The daughter of one of my art quilters is retiring from military service and she asked her mom to make 3 pillows out of her old uniforms. Louise came over and we loaded the wording into my embroidery machine memory and I sewed out 3 of them for her.
She decided that the front of the shirts would make great pillow backs. That way she could just unbutton them and insert the pillow form. I think it is a wonderful use of the uniforms.
This is the bali-pop quilt top she completed at my house yesterday.
I am hoping for a couple relaxing days now. It has been a busy time period again. I need to get the blower on the heater in my van fixed soon too, more appointments, more waiting.
Great pillow and idea!
ReplyDeleteThe pillows are great. I am passing the idea along to a friend whose son is in the military.
ReplyDeleteA great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use the uniform.
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the camo pillow project.
ReplyDeleteWOW! LOVE THE BALI POPS QUILT TOP! CHERRY COLOR SPACERS? GREAT JOB! You know how I love strip quilts. I could just eat this one up :D
Cute idea!!!! The Bali is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillows, Wanda! jmh
ReplyDeleteHi Busy Lady ~ You do so much for all those that comes into your life. And with your help... a great pillow and tribute to your friends daughter. I know she will love the pillows.
ReplyDeletePlus you had time to make the 'bali-pop' !
J~MT
That bali pop top really pops@ Love the wonderful rich colours!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea and design for the pillows, please say thank you to the lady for her service.
ReplyDeleteLove the Bali top..... it's so fun and colorful!
Have you heard of the Deploy That Fabric book? More uniform/quilt ideas.
ReplyDeleteThose pillows are wonderful. She's going to love them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous use of her uniform. Love the button backing, that is such a great idea.
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