Monday, August 22, 2011

Baby Olivia Pillow

So many of my friends are having their first grandchildren and Amy is no different. Baby Olivia's birth was the muse for the pillow that I gave Amy in celebration of this blessed event.

Aunt Anne sent me a beautiful photo of Baby Olivia and I used it as my inspiration.


I used Photoshop to convert it to black and white and then added her name.


I then used directions from Between Naps on A Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-make-piping-for-pillow-cushion.html to make the piping.  Susan's directions are detailed and easy to follow.  I made a small pillow insert and 3 hand sewn flowers from the remaining linen fabric.

Here are all the pieces waiting to be sewn together.


Voila....here is Baby Olivia's pillow!

Let me know what you think....

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35 comments:

  1. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What a beautiful idea for a pillow! Sooo sweet. I know Amy must have loved it and little Olivia will adore it when she is old enough to really appreciate it. Now Amy can have her grandbaby close whenever she wishes. What a thoughtful, sweet gift!
    Susan
    P.S. Olivia is my middle name. :)

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  2. Laurie in SCAugust 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Your baby-inspired pillow is so gorgeous, precious, there aren't enough words! Thanks so much for sharing - what a wonderful keepsake!

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  3. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementAugust 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    What a sweet gift!! And what a sweet baby!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Pam

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  4. Maggie LamarreAugust 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Larissa this is a a very pretty gift and perfect for the baby growing up.
    I will be honored if you will share it with our readers in our linking party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/08/11-million-visitors-with-new-london-eye.html
    Thank you,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  5. RosAugust 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Stunning!!

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  6. MaryAugust 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    That is beautiful! She will treasure that forever :)

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  7. DebbiedoosAugust 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Larissa, welcome to blogging. I love your hair, so pretty. I worked for an oncologist for 8 years so I have seen all kinds of hair regrowth....I have to say, always beautiful too. I am glad you found my newbie party. Please add my button as well. I love the baby photo too.

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  8. JillAugust 22, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    How gorgeous! What a lovely idea for a gift!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  9. Shari ValicentiAugust 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Such a lovely, thoughtful gift, well done my friend!

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  10. KellySAugust 22, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Very sweet! This would be a keepsake in your family!

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  11. PatriciaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Aww! This is way too cute! Visiting via I MADE THIS! I an you newest follower on GFC.

    http://itsabouttimemamaw.blogspot.com/2011/08/fav-craft-tutorial-contestant-reminder.html

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  12. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}August 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    The pillow is amazing! Great work!

    Tiffany {Living Savvy}

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  13. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 22, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Ahhhh...what a sweet pillow...love it! happy to have you here at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY...please be sure to add my party button or my party name with a link...thanks:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  14. SVAugust 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Your daughter is precious! Nice work on the pillow. Very cute!

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  15. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a beautiful pillow and an perfect gift!

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  16. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Such a cute idea! I have shared your link on my FB fan page! Thanks for linking up :)

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kurtz-Corner/218297661553809

    Audra
    Thekurtzcorner.com

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  17. Terri @ A Creative PrincessAugust 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Absolutely adorable!! I would love for you to link up to It’s a Party on Thursday (actually, it starts tonight)!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  18. mercedes scottAugust 24, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Such a wonderful gift you've made - it will be treasured forever!

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  19. Brave BrookeAugust 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    That turned out so cute! I love the vintage feel!

    http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/

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  20. Miss CharAugust 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a beautiful picture and a treasure in making it into a keepsake pillow. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. SandiAugust 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This turned out so cute and I am sure it will be treasured for a long time!!
    Blessings~

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  22. Candace @ Candace CreationsAugust 27, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love it! Come on over and link up to Scrappy Saturdays at candacecreations.blogspot.com!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    That turned out great! The pic is adorable too. I featured your project on my blog! :)

    http://www.polishthestars.com/2011/08/monday-link-party-31.html

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  24. Free eBooks DailyAugust 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful pillow! I am a new follower. Just found you through the blog hop.

    If you get a chance, I would love a follow back at Free eBooks Daily. (You can even read ebooks on your computer or smartphone!)
    http://www.freeebooksdaily.com

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  25. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    So sweet!!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  26. Polka-dotted elephantsSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Love this pillow. So cute and sweet!

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  27. Candace @ Candace CreationsSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    This is so precious! "sew" glad you linked this up to scrappy saturdays! See you back this weekend :)

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  28. TerrySeptember 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love this pillow so much! Thanks for sharing and linking up - I'll be featuring your project but would ask that you make sure you are linking back to my party...I'm going to have to make one of these pillows very soon!

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  29. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)September 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    what a precious gift. its darling. i love newborn pics. we featured you today.
    Amy

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  30. ChristinaSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I have 2 friends who had babies within a week of eachother...this would be a great gift for them!

    I featured this on my blog today!! come grab a new featured button...my blog's domain name has changed!

    http://christinasadventures.com/2011/09/sunday-features-35-36.html

    I'll also be pinning this to my Pinterest account :)

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  31. Nancy@owensoliviaSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    You did a fantastic job! Is the image on paper or did you print it on fabric? I noticed it wasn't mentioned. I have a friend who would love this!

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  32. Monica Van NestDecember 31, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I'm looking for a pillow EXACLTY like this but I don't sew well. You wouldn't be willing to make one and sell it would you??
    monica@monicavannest.com
    Thanks! ~Monica

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