"Bricks and Mortar" Pillow- Part 3 of 3

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...

     

                         

                                         ...requires both fixed and fluid elements...

                     ...and allows for the beautiful inevitability of change and growth.

                             Best wishes on your joyous new adventure, Chris and Jay!

'Stripy Orbs' Pillow- Part 3 of 3

Machine stitching the felt to the leather...

                                                ...with the wrong sides out.

                                                 An opening is left on one side...

                                                   ...for pillow form insertion...

                                      ...after the envelope is turned right-side out.

                              Strong, nylon thread is used to stitch up the opening.

                                            The three bumpy inclusions ('orbs')...

                                     ...remain quite elevated in the finished project...

                                     ...and the 'striping' comes from color blending...

                                                      ...during the layout.

                  If you look closely, you'll see a few marks and striations in the leather...

                                       ...but I rather like these little imperfections. :)

  
                                                       The finished pillow.