Today's Craft Project and a New Award

Today I decided to get working on a pillow I've been wanting to make. I found a wool sweater at the thrift shop for a couple dollars, and I had an old pillow sitting in my linen closet. Last week I had washed the sweater in the machine and then put it into the dryer to felt the wool. This shrunk it down as the fibers of the wool came together.

I gathered all my supplies....

First, I cut off the ruffle on the pillow so it wouldn't be bulky on the inside.

Then came cutting and sewing a square out of the front and back of the sweater, leaving one side open. You can see from my first picture that I had some ball fringe out to use with it. As I started the pillow I changed my mind and went for a simpler look. I snipped off all the corners for the same reason as above, so it wouldn't bulk up the inside of the pillow.

Turned it right side out and stuffed my pillow in there. I closed the side with stitches I did by hand. You could probably do this on a machine as well, but at this point it was very thick and just easier to sew by hand.

After that was all done I began cutting out some fun flowers out of felt and leftover wool from the arms of the sweater. These were stitched on by hand as well.

And here it is all done! It didn't take me long at all but I may have neglected my family some while my crafting took over the dining room table. I find it so relaxing to create things and get lost in it. Just please don't ask me what they had for dinner tonight....really, don't ask.

And on another note, I received a great mom award from Kristen at Kristen's Creations! If her blog isn't in your sidebar, it needs to be. Be sure to stop by and see her. Her blog is filled with great inspiration. Thank you so much Kristen! Although I may not deserve it today. I hope the criteria for this award isn't a 5 course, made from scratch, meal. If it is, I'm in trouble!