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wildflower pillows

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Pillows 2 

Pillows 3 

I'm preparing for Craft 2.0, a great craft/art show that will be held at the New Dowse gallery in Wellington on June 12th. I'm feeling pretty excited and nervous about having my own stall there. One thing I thought I would make are cushion/pillow covers, and I liked the idea of making a matching or complimentary collection of them. So I'm using vintage botanical-printed linen from my long-hoarded collection, and teaming those prints with a plain wool or cotton backing with an envelope closure.

I love matching the fabrics and putting these together- and of course I had to make some for our sofa and a few for today's shop update too.

Have a great Wednesday!

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27 responses to “wildflower pillows”

  1. Patricia Reiff Avatar
    Patricia Reiff

    VERY NICE…. I NEED TO MAKE SOME OF THESE FOR MY SOFA. HOPE THEY LOOK AS NICE AS YOUR’S.

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  2. Felicity.lingle@gmail.com Avatar
    Felicity.lingle@gmail.com

    Those are gorgeous!!

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  3. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    Oh Tiny Happy these are gorgeous. I LOVE wild flowers and I think here in Australia and for you in New Zealand we are so lucky to have such unique wildlife don’t you think? I wish I could come to the exhibition but I am far far away in Sydney. I have been to Wellington once. It was beautiful. It would be impossible not to love NZ.
    Thanks for sharing. You have made my day!
    Sally
    Marshmallow Beanie

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you for your sweet comment, sally! i agree- were lucky to have our colourful wildflife and plants.
    i hope you can come back to nz some time. 🙂

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  5. annri Avatar
    annri

    Very pretty! It’s a nice way to be able to look at the special pieces of fabric each day.

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  6. Jacilyn Avatar
    Jacilyn

    Oh how beautiful! I really REALLY like the brownish flower one. Well actually I really REALLY like all of them!

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  7. Carole Avatar
    Carole

    Oh these are beautiful. I am using my cat’s blog to comment as mine is on MSN Spaces…and I have not yet copied your blog address so as to come to see your work without my cat’s signature. 🙂

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  8. Carole Avatar
    Carole

    Oh, excellent. I see it did not pick up the cat’s BlogSpot name and avatar.
    Back to look at your work. I simply wanted you to know I am here to do so.

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks, carole!

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  10. Holly C. Avatar
    Holly C.

    Lovely pillows!

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  11. Elyse Watkins Avatar
    Elyse Watkins

    Hi Melissa,
    I’ve become attached to your blog. Your sensitive and delicate aesthetic is endlessly inspiring!
    Congratulations and Thank you so much for the valuable creative stimulation!!
    Elyse x

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  12. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    The pillows are so very lovely! Congratulations and much success at Craft 2.0!

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  13. caireen Avatar
    caireen

    I’m SURE you will do very well at Craft 2.0!! these cushions are REALLY lovely xx

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  14. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    dear elyse,
    thank you!
    melissa x

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  15. Binnie Avatar
    Binnie

    Your pillow covers are exquisite! Of course they were long gone from your shop by the time morning rolled around in Nova Scotia – perhaps you’ll have more soon? Meanwhile, best of luck at Craft 2.0. I’m sure your table will sell out!

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  16. cathleen Avatar
    cathleen

    I am always totally blown away by the unique quality of your crafts, Melissa. You just have such a way with creating magical little treasures. I am quite excited to receive my new little brooch from across the sea. Thank you for being such a beautiful YOU!

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  17. Nancy Cook Avatar
    Nancy Cook

    These are really wonderful. I love the fabrics and wildflowers just are so dreamy and what better use then to make these into pillows.

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  18. Dorien Ruben Avatar
    Dorien Ruben

    They look very good. Good luck on the craft/art show! I bet your covers will do great 🙂

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  19. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    THESE are perfect. I would so love these on my lounge. I know you will do wonderfully at the craft fair.

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  20. magpie chic Avatar
    magpie chic

    I will never tire of your blog Melissa, and I save a up a few days worth to read like a favourite magazine. Your ideas are amazing. I didn’t know about craft 2.0, so i’m thrilled to have found out. I’m going to try very hard to get there, and if I find you I’ll come and introduce myself.
    Jacqui

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  21. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    i would love to see all your work on one amazing table
    i bet it will be the best of the show
    you have inspired me to hunt through my vintage fabric stash and make some new cushions

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  22. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Love the fabrics you have chosen. There is a really nice gardeny feel to them.

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  23. Tonya Avatar
    Tonya

    Oh, these are so much nicer than the fabrics I was pulling off my shelves this morning to make new covers for my torn couch pillows! Beautiful.
    Warm wishes.

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  24. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    wow- thank you, jacqui! hope i do get to see you in wellington 🙂

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  25. Maree Avatar
    Maree

    Your Cushions are Beautiful …Good Luck with your Stall I’m sure it will be a Success.
    cheers

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  26. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Oh, there’s some good stuff there!

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  27. mickey Avatar
    mickey

    this is superb but here are Best Hypoallergenic Pillows Covers that protect you from dust mites, bed bugs, and other microscopic particles

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