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Embroidered Handprint Pillow

October 6, 2011 by Jodi 14 Comments

A birthday present for my mother-in-law, more than a month late. 

It was a lovely simple embroidery project inspired by a “pin” (which I can no longer find but looked a lot like this). I traced my kids hands as well as they allowed with a fabric marking pen, back-stitched each with a different color floss, and created a cover for a pre-made pillow form.

It took just a weekend to whip up and I was looking forward to giving it to her tomorrow. Sadly, my in-laws had to cancel their plans. So, I am holding it hostage until they come visit us.

Do you hear that, Mama? You don’t get it until we get a visit!!! 🙂
See you soon.
love,
Jodi

Filed Under: Embroidery Tagged With: embroidery, gift, grandma, handprints

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  1. Missy says

    October 6, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Fresh, energetic, and filled with love! Great piece.

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  2. fabriccreations says

    October 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    What a good idea!!

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  3. Jenny says

    October 6, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Oh, I absolutely love this, Jody!

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  4. Karen Chockley Mitzel says

    October 6, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I just pinned it 🙂 So lovely and unique and amazing and inspiring and I want to make one right now! Love it. Fabulous in every way. Just like you!

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  5. Fran says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:27 am

    This is amazing!! Such a great idea and looks fantastic.

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  6. Consuelo says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:29 am

    Amei esta proposta. A vontade que tenho é de fazer 1 por ano com as mãozinhas de meus pequenos. Adorei a singeleza do trabalho.

    Reply
  7. Elizabeth says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    What a great idea! She will be down for a visit soon, I bet!

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  8. Andrea says

    October 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    And now I know what I’m making for Christmas presents! It’s darling!

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  9. Awesome Mom says

    October 9, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Cute idea!!! It is simple and creative. I think I may bust out a pair of these for Christmas.

    Reply
  10. Megan says

    October 22, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    your cushion looks so lovely- what a great idea stitching the hand prints to a cushion:)

    Reply

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