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Finished: Teacher Pillows 2011

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 by Jaye

Whenever I finish the Teacher Pillow Project, I always feel a little sad. This is even after ripping half my hair out and spending way more time than I wanted in the process. Crazy, I know.Somehow the end result of … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillows 2011 Progress

Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by Jaye

I will be glad when this project is done. I wanted to finish last week, but there was too much going on. I thought I could make some progress this past week in the evenings. No joy there either. Today, … Continue reading →

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2010 Teacher Pillows

Posted on Sunday, June 6, 2010 by Jaye

Yes, it is Teacher Pillow time of year. I had resolved to not leave it until the last minute, but being in bed with a nasty virus for over week did not assist me in my resolve. I made one … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Throw Pillows

Posted on Friday, June 5, 2009 by Jaye

Some years ago I took a pillow making class at the Sewing Workshop. Sewing Workshop classes are fabulous: thorough, and inspiring. I am sorry to say that, although the class was fabulous (with Linda Lee, no less), the pillows are … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillows 2009 Complete

Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 by Jaye

The four Teacher Pillows are complete. I have one more pillow form, but the Child is being uncooperative about the last drawing, so I may just save the pillow form for next year. I could take a drawing out of … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillows 2008

Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2008 by Jaye

Yes, I made Teacher Pillows again. I know I am going to get flak for reprising the project that made me so insane last year. This year my timing was off (summer, which, as you know, happens NOT to be … Continue reading →

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Make Lounge Cushion Cover

Posted on Saturday, December 1, 2007 by Jaye

I was randomly surfing blogs and websites today (studiously avoiding the laundry, the Christmas cards and the Pineapple!) when I came across Make Lounge via Juju Love Polka dots blog. I saw this cushion cover and thought it was very … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillows Finished!

Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 by Jaye

The Teacher Pillows are done and wrapped. HOORAY! I found the cute bags at Walgreen’s, of all places. They are so adorable (thank heaven for no boy teachers this year!) that I didn’t feel bad about not making gift bags … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillow Success

Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 by Jaye

First, some inspiration. I was inspired by Yarnstorm’s photos, so I took my camera with me yesterday and snapped a pic of these roses in my neighbor’s yard. Now on to the Teacher Pillows. They are done except for the … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Progress

Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 by Jaye

If you don’t have time to read much today, here’s the short version: not much. If you do have time to read the entire post today, the long version follows. Not sure why, but this week seems to have been … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillows – No Torment

Posted on Monday, May 7, 2007 by Jaye

Despite the fact that I still can’t measure, 3 of the Teacher Pillows are close to completion. The machine stitching is complete and I only have some final hand stitching to do on them and, voila, fini! I thought to … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pillow Torment

Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 by Jaye

I finished piecing all of the blocks, which is great. Above are the block for the Principal and the Assistant Principal, who are both retiring. It is the same block, but Around the Block shows it separately with different names, … Continue reading →

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I Guess I Do Have a Project

Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2007 by Jaye

I have been feeling sort of at loose ends since I finished my various projects and took them to the quilter. I can’t decide if I should start the Chocolate Box quilt or just putter around. It finally dawned on … Continue reading →

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