I must confess....I am a swap virgin! Thank you Nicky for providing me with the perfect moniker....
I was working on these courthouse steps for a super secret swap....I have only done one other swap and that was a personal swap between me and Clare. But secret means secret!
Duh...
Super Secret means no sneak peeks...not yet!
So I am forced to start again on my swap....and keep the steps for myself....I will try to be strong...
I kind of LOVE this pillow....and it looks charming on my old ladder back chair.
I stitched it with perle cotton gray and orange...
No fear...I began a new super secret swap project...and I love it just as much. But this time my lips are sealed!
I also began cutting out some leaves or petals for the wedding quilt....
And I am thinking very soon it will be time for a giveaway. So check back....details will be posted soon!
Have a wonderful Sunday. Stay cool and safe! We had a horrible storm in Central Ohio.
mary
If you're sad you have to keep the pillow you can certainly send it my way :) Beautiful work!
ReplyDeletehaha Tara beat me to it!
ReplyDeleteYep you nearly have 1000 followers, you have to celebrate!!
The cushion is great! It's quite hard to keep secrets especially when you want to share something so beautiful- I'm sure you are forgiven! Ada :)
ReplyDeleteLucky you to get to keep your beautiful pillow! While I'm sure your next effort will be just as wonderful, I do feel sorry for the person who missed out on this one.
ReplyDeleteI've been in swaps where sneak peeks were part of the fun. I bet your swap partner wouldn't mind getting that most amazing awesome beautiful pillow. Now we're all wondering what your secret project is...
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow Mary. :0)
ReplyDeleteOopsies about letting the secret out.
I have never done a swap so you
are in good company. :0)
I hope you are having a nice weekend too.
I holy (!) agree with everyone else- that pillow is a winner wherever it lives! And whenever it needs a new home, you'll have plenty of takers! I'm glad we have the wedding quilt to 'ooh' and 'ah' over until the next pillow is finished! Stay safe and cool!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, be strong Mary - and keep that courthouse step pillow right on that chair!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what the replacement is.
You have just given me a severe attack of coveting! Don't know if I will ever recover....
ReplyDeleteLucky partner ....whatever she gets from you Mary!
Absolutely fabulous! It's so perfect -- the fabrics and the workmanship.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Pillow!!!
ReplyDeletei am so in love with this pillow too!!! your tiny courthouse steps are amazing...i might have to make my own (since i am pretty sure you won't send me yours..hehehe). ;)
ReplyDeletereally beautiful pillow Mary. swaps make me sooo nervous...and in general, too much pressure, but in my opinion, you have the Midas touch, so Im sure you will shine!!
ReplyDeletewe had a horrible storm too! Friday afternoon? we are STILL without power. its been a tough, HOT weekend.
Your cushion is just lovely...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Love this pillow...you deserve to keep this wonderful creation!!!
ReplyDeleteMary
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that pillow. Lucky you (even if you can't keep a secret!).
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pillow too! Especially with your off kilter stitching. Just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your pillow! The stitching is just wonderful and makes one want to rest their head on it. A great finish. And if you don't have room for it, I will gladly take it and give it a good home!lol
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful pillow! Love the way you quilted it. So glad it got to stay with you. Hope you're done with the stormy weather and can plan your secret swap!
ReplyDeleteThat is one amazing pillow! Great work!
ReplyDeleteHow many inches is each strip of the stairs?
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Kisses from Brazil
Cleuza
ccnasser@terra.com.br
gorgeous pillow! how tiny are those strips?!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous cushion! Love the hand-quilting...
ReplyDeleteSuper darling.
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is just so gorgeous. It's turned out so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI've just been asked to do a swap (personal, though) for the first time - never done one before, so I'm right there with ya...!
I think we'd all love to be your swap partner for anything. That pillow is seriously yummo. I'm glad you get to keep it.
ReplyDeleteAt least now you don't have to part with it!! Good luck with your new swap project - I'm looking forward to seeing what you make!
ReplyDeleteMary! I love this pillow and your choice of fabric! Please make this a class at the shoppe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! I'd keep it too!
ReplyDeleteLove your inspiring blog!
Just love that cushion!
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