pillows – Page 3

Gosh…I don’t know how to begin to tell you how sorry I am that I’ve been lagging on this blog. I’ve been very busy with orders, which is so amazing. I love, love, LOVE what I do!!

Unfortunately, I somehow aggravated my back injury on Monday (unloading the dishes, of all things) and I’ve been in excruciating pain ever since. I can’t tolerate pain killers other than basic ibuprofen or acetaminophen, so it’s been a rough week.

How did I injure my back? 7 years ago my husband, kids and I were hit by a drunk driver who ran a red light. Our SUV spun around and rolled over. I was driving. By the grace of God we all walked away from the accident, but my back was never the same.

I go through this every few months…but this has been the longest I’ve been in pain…ever. I think I may have to see a doctor soon. 😦

I probably should have relaxed my back much more than I have this week. After I finish this post, I promise I will go upstairs and stay in bed until Sunday. Maybe my fairy Godmother will appear and do my laundry this weekend.

Here are some photos of what I worked on this week, pain and all…tell me what you think:

20″ x 20″ Chevron Throw Pillow

Elephant Karavan Applique Pillows

Scrappy Scarf Necklace

Boho Cuff Bracelet

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My friends and family are the inspiration for most of my projects, and I am so grateful to them! It takes so much creativity just to figure out how to run a multifaceted business from home with kids on two different bus schedules, all the while having to plan dinner, do housework, worry about bills AND try to find a way to have a fulfilling life on a budget. It’s no wonder my hair is falling out…seriously, it is. I could make a wig out of what gets trapped in the shower drain!

Even so, nothing has fulfilled me creatively than creating items to share on AquaSeventy6. So, thank you again!

The following project was inspired by some fabric I came across while mindlessly browsing the web. It was so beautiful that I had to share it on my Facebook page. Minutes later, my friend Natasha asked if I could use the fabric to make her some throw pillows….OF COURSE!

I ordered the fabric from a trusted shop on Etsy (small business supporting small business!) as well as some coordinating fabrics for the backside. When the main fabric arrived, I decided to cut out the print and applique it on another fabric…..and here is what was born…