For me, sewing is both a creative pursuit and often a catharsis. I sew to make the world beautiful in my own small way, and in doing so I also sometimes try to quietly heal myself and others. There is something about the plush softness of fabric, the pliability, the sinking-in and relaxation inherent in the final product that conveys some of what I want to be giving to the recipient. This project embodied this underlying motivation, making a plush pillow for two of my colleagues who have survived a challenging work context with me together (hence the purple heart). I wanted it to look fractured and complex and yet ultimately whole, beautiful and unified, so I pieced together small bits of purple fabric into mosaic panels, which I then cut into squares accompanied by a soft grey to construct a simple but complex heart. Bordered by a complimentary grey, backed by a plush green upholstery fabric and filled with organic cotton stuffing and lavender buds for an added aura of relaxation, these matching pillows (one of each of them) hopefully mark a challenging context and most importantly, surviving and thriving despite the challenge. A fun and satisfying project!
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I made a runner for my blue-loving aunt Chris L. a few years ago, but after being much loved and washed, it was in need of repair. (In addition to the frequent washings, I also blame my too-small seam allowances when I was getting back into sewing. Live and learn!) So she gave it back to me, and I re-sewed it... which actually resulted in me ripping most of it apart and switching up the accent color palate, including a cheery yellow fabric instead of the previous green (wish I had taken a pick before I switched things up), bordering it with the accent yellow color as well, and quilting more extensively to make sure things stay tacked down. Hope this refresh provides a happy burst of color to the breakfast nook!
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