
When my daughter first got engaged, I knew right away that I wanted to crazy quilt her a ring pillow for the wedding. We looked at lots of ideas, but she decided that what she really wanted was one of my crazy quilted CD pincushions! When I decided to do pincushions for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project, I knew that July's entry would be Jessie's ring pillow pincushion!

The first block I pieced was this one in the shades of blue that Jessie chose for her wedding colors. But after looking at it, we realized it was too dark and that we really wanted something much paler in color.

So I pieced this one using bits of white and ivory silk that I had.

The biggest issue for me was how to attach ribbons that would hold the rings, yet could later be removed. This little bullion and cast on stitch flower was the answer.

Since embroidered seams are my favorite part of crazy quilting, that's what I focused on. Jessie chose a few of the seams to be done out of my stitching inspiration book that I keep, while I choose the rest.

All the embroidery threads are silk threads which I've been gathering for a year in preparation!

The little blue crystal beads have been in my stash for years, waiting for a special project!

Jessie loves bling, so we had to add a little bit to the pincushion. Hobby Lobby carries a whole bunch of blingy buttons and some of them were in her wedding blue color!

We also found these little hearts!

I've had this bit of vintage bling for many years and never had a project it quite worked on. It worked perfectly on the pincushion!

It all came together lovely!

I got the idea for the ribbon and lace ruffle from some of the Russian pincushions that I've seen online.

It adds a bit of extra special-ness to the pincushion and makes it seem like a bit more than just a fancy pincushion!

Jessie's junior bridesmaid, who is also a ballerina (who has danced occasionally with the Colorado Ballet!) will be carrying it down the aisle at the wedding!

The completed top.

The bottom. When stitching the bottom, I discovered that soft wool isn't the easiest to embroider. If I had it to do over, I'd have backed this with an iron on tricot or cotton first. At least the lettering would have come out slightly more even!

Once completed, I threaded the ribbons under two of the bullion stitches in the center of the flower.

The rings were added and bows tied!

Just lovely! We are so happy with how it turned out!

Hard to believe that my daughter is getting married in just a few days! Getting the pincushion finished definitely makes it seem a bit more real!
14 comments:
What a lovely project to work on. Very pretty.
It is beautiful! What a wonderful addition to the day, and something she can cherish forever, made by a very special Mom!!
A beauitful gift made with loving hands.
What a treasure this is, I looked at all your neat stitche and enjoyed. A piece of love made in a perfect way.
This is just beautiful! A wonderful gift and memory for your daughter on her wedding day. May the day be full of many blessings like this for your daughter and her husband to be.
What a beautiful piece! I love the colors and your fine embroidery work, and all the bling pieces. A lovely keepsake created with LOTS OF LOVE.
FlowerLady
Lisa I would have known it was made by you just by looking at it. It is your usual very soft, meticulous work. Just so beautiful.
She will love it and cherish it.
Hugs
FredaB
I've enjoyed watching your progress in the yard in preparation for the upcoming wedding - it all looks really lovely Lisa! Adore the ring cushion - gorgeous choice of threads and stitches - a beautiful treasure for years to come.:)
Oh how I love these cushions!!! So special.
what a beautiful piece - so obviously done with love!
Just lovely. Thank you for sharing with us. Good luck with the wedding.
That has got to be the prettiest ring "pillow" ever! And what a sweet keepsake of her wedding, made with love from her mother.
It's just gorgeous!!!
How pretty and what a keepsake. xo
What an heirloom treasure you have made for her and your family to come. It's just stunning!
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