I made the two sets of wool stars for the quilt shop at the end of January. They are quite a bit bigger then they look. The penny rug in front is one I've had for awhile.
I liked the stars, but didn't necessarily want to make one out of wool, so I used prairie cloth (similar to old homespun) and appliqued the wool house. I also stuffed it with wood shavings instead of polyfill. I am going to try crushed shells the next time I want to fill something. I don't like the stuffing and the shavings were a huge mess. Have a great weekend!
I love visiting your blog! Your style is so me. The crushed walnut shells will make your star pillows heavy but that would be okay. I have a couple of the star pillows that were given to me. They just have a regular stuffing in them. I wonder if you would need a lining like you do with the pin cushions made from wool? I made several and filled them with crushed walnut shells.
ReplyDeleteI like stuffing my smaller wool projects with the crushed walnut shells. I like the weight it gives them, especially pincushions. Love the projects you've done for the shop. They're lucky to have you sew for them.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy seeing your things. You do such nice work!!!
ReplyDeleteMore wool lovelies! I have to get some supplies and get started!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute star pillows! Good ideas and I will be a copy cat soon :o) I have patterns similar to that which would work out perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI love the stars, they are a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI've made those stars before too. They are a nice size arent they? I like yours.
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