August 12, 2008

Silk Ribbon Embroidered Pillow

lovely silk ribbon embroidered pillow
I bought this lovely pillow back in June for a dear friend’s birthday gift. Now that I have given it to her, I can finally show it off! Isn’t it adorable? I love the little bee zooming in for a landing on the flowers. The embroidery on the pillow was done with silk ribbon and cotton floss. If my friend ever grows weary of it, she can regift it back to me! LOL!

I purchased the pillow at a local lavender festival from Lana of Honeysuckle Lane's Simple Joys. I have admired her exquisite handiwork for years, and I was delighted to finally meet her in person. She has been recognized by Early American Life Magazine as one of the very best folk artists in tradition American crafts, and her work has been featured in other national magazines as well. And now that I have met her, I can attest that Lana is as sweet in person as she is talented! If you want to buy her beautiful creations, she has several online sources, including etsy.

29 comments:

  1. Oh Donna ~ that is so lovely ~ I bet that she will just love it.
    love and hugs XXXX

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  2. That is really pretty! I've always like white daisy's. That ribbon for the petals is perfect.

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  3. Hi, Karen! The ribbon on it is perfect! I do some silk ribbon work myself, but have never attempted to do daisies like that.

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  4. I gave it to her last week and she did love it! If she didn't, I would have kept it. ;-)

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  5. It's a beautiful pillow. I bet your friend was really happy. I'll check out Lana's site. Have a good evening!

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  6. Now, that's one gorgeous pillow!! Such a nice gift!!

    Hey, my birthday is next March. hahaha

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  7. It sure is beautiful, Joan! I had such a hard time deciding. Thank you for checking out her incredible work!

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  8. Sally - ROFL!!!! You never know!

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  9. I'm so happy that sh liked it Donna!

    Thanks for the plug!

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  10. so lovely!
    Delicate and intricate!
    Thanks also for popping by my blog..I too love get comments like you!
    xo

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  11. She sure did, Lana! You are very welcome, LOL!

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  12. Thank you for visiting my blog too, country cupcake!

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  13. That pilow is gorgeous. I've been looking and looking at the picture and trying to figure out how the ribbon petals are kept in place and in the right shape. I guess they must be stitched with tiny stitches. It's absolutely lovely, and a great choice for a present. I'm off to look at Lana's website now.

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  14. It got you fascinated, huh Dabrah? You actually stitch with the ribbon (instead of thread), and the stitch for the flowers is called "japanese ribbon stitch". It is a quite beautiful and striking form of embroidery. I've done some of this kind of embroidery myself, but I don't have near the imagination that Lana has, LOL.

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  15. Oh, the pillow is Beautiful!! Your friend is So lucky to have you!! Have I said how Beautiful it is in here??!!! Hug Marty for me!!hughugs

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  16. Thank you, Donna! You are a sweetie pie and you always know how to make me smile!

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  17. Hiya Donna, What a gorgeous prezzie ! So much work in it, its so sweet and i love that bee too, hes kinda cute huh!

    Hugs,
    Shann

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  18. Thanks, Shann! The bee gives it some whimsy, I think!

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  19. That is a beautiful pillow. I am sure your friend LOVED getting it as a gift!

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  20. Thank you so much, Hallman Tribe and Moziesme!

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  21. donna I think it is lovely!! The daisies really pop on the background fabric used...yes...the littl bee has won my heart!

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  22. Glad you thought I made a good choice, Cindy! Doesn't that bee remind us of our dear Idaho friend, LOL?

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  23. Hallo Donna, thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comments! Our kids had a wonderful time in Norway, but I can imagine that hiking in the Rockies must be very similar.
    I once saw pictures taken by a Canadian friend with widespread meadows and gigantic peaks at the horizon...
    Love your pillow. I also know a shop in Vienna where they sell things like these and I LOVE to buy once or twice a year a pillow or silk flowers or whatever...
    Have a nice weekend! Maria

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  24. Hi, Maria! There is nothing as exhilerating as hiking in the mountains, with no roads, transmission lines, houses, or any signs of civilization within your sight! Just beautiful wilderness!

    Oh, I would love to visit a Vienna shop like that! My wallet would be a lot lighter afterwards, LOL.

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  25. what a lovely gift..

    thanks for your visit to my skywatch blog today...glad you enjoyed the photos!

    Annie

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  26. Thank you, Annie! I appreciate you visiting me too!

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  27. What an adorable little pillow!

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