Where there's a will, there's a way - that's the meaning of my title (I feel so very chic and French just writing it).
No, I don't really speak French, I found this phrase online and thought it would be so fitting for the pillow I had in mind. I've been admiring Amber's applique pillows for a very, very long time and I decided to make one for my husband for Valentine's day (we're not really the pink heart type folks).
He has been learning French for the last year or so and has become very good at it - so the words are in French, plus whatever he sets his mind to doing he will get it done, no matter how hard it is or how long it might take him. Vouloir, c'est pouvoir is definitely very fitting.
This was my first time doing this kind of applique and free motion outlining it. It was a little nerve wrecking, and I was all tense while working on it, but the nature of this kind of "sketchy" outline turned out to be pretty forgiving.
I even had a map of Paris in my stash (oh, how I love a well stocked stash) and used it for the backing. I was planning on doing an invisible zipper as I've grown quite fond of them, but I had none on hand (not so well stocked when it comes to zippers), so I just turned to my trusty zipper enclosure.
This pillow cover fits a 16" x 16" pillow form. Wishing you all a very lovely weekend.
Linking up to AmandaJean's Finish it up Friday.
Il est parfait S! My favourite kind of applique! Jxo
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ReplyDeleteSvetlana - I ADORE this pillow! I like the style of applique you did; I don;t think any other way would look half as good. He is a lucky man - hell anyone would be lucky enough to have this pillow. Tres chic!
ReplyDeleteThese words sound great in any language! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! I love your letters and the map is perfect! Wonderful present!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a darling pillow, Svetlana! I love the colors and the style -- what a fun Valentine's gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully thoughtful gift. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift Svetlana. Very very fun.
ReplyDeleteI must say, when I saw your blog post title it brought me back to high school. We used to watch these goofy videos in French class with a clown named Sol being the main character. And one of the things he would always say, which we ended up saying ALL.THE.TIME., was voiloir, c'est pouvoir. haha
Another great pillow! I love your backing fabric too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift - love it :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Definitely a perfect backing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow and great gift. And how about "Ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut" for the next one, hehe :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome pillow! I love the stitching in the letter u. I befit took a lot of work to stitch all the letters on and have them look so perfect.
ReplyDeleteJ'adore- is that French?! It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the scrappy lettering on the front and the map fabric on the back is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just charming! Love everything about it...
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Especially love that backing fabric.
ReplyDeleteLoved Amber's cushion and love your version - just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to support your husband's efforts!! It's really cute! I want to learn French too-- good luck to him!!
ReplyDeleteEach time when I see you made another pillow I am just thinking when should I make me pillow. I have made a few, but with the moving is coming so soon. It really discourage me to make things... I just loves this one..:) xc
ReplyDeleteVisiting from finish it up friday. Amazing, I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The applique looks great, as do your letters and fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly darling, right down to the backing!
ReplyDeleteYour first time? Did you stick the pieces down first? It looks amazing - like you have been doing that free hand for ever.
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