The felt side of the project (turned right-side out)...
...and the leather side.
Inserting a pillow form into the felt and leather envelope...
...punching stitching holes into the leather side...
...and sewing the opening closed with nylon beading thread.
The finished pillow, ready for gift-giving.
The 'bricks and mortar' theme...
...harkens back to another project of mine.
Both pieces were made as wedding gifts...
...because I like the implied symbolism.
I believe that a strong marriage...
...and allows for the beautiful inevitability of change and growth.
Best wishes on your joyous new adventure, Chris and Jay!
