
I wasn’t thinking of valentine pillows. In fact, I was hardly able to think at all after we lost my little sister to cancer. Still, I did have the presence of mind to ask for some of her blouses. There had to be was a sewing project in there somewhere. I just didn’t know that project would take so long . Her shirts hung in my studio for over two years.
But 2019 brought new energy. Here are three big-hearted pillows for my sister’s adult children–all made with fabrics she loved and wore and inspired by Valentine’s Day.



Please don’t forget to label your work, especially special gifts like these. Here’s my label for the heart of gold pillow. It’s sewn into place so the significance of the piece won’t get lost.

Finally, here’s a smaller valentine gift stitched for my elderly aunt. The heart is layered with several fabrics (including one of her mom’s hankies). There’s batting in the center and a fabric backing. Rows of stitches quilt it all together and I zig-zaged the raw edges several times before topping them with lace.


Here’s to love and sewing and those times when you can bring the two together. Hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day.
You are so sweet and talented on SO many levels!!!!