Sunday, January 10, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Pillow Party



I've made a mosaic of pillows today, to join with Rhondi's Pillow Party, at her beautiful blog Rose Colored Glasses. I love needlepoint pillows, searching for them in thrift stores and antiques shops. The white roses (top left) was found in an antiques shop. The pink butterflies (top right) came from a flea market, and the grapes (bottom center) was found at a rummage sale. None cost more than $5. The primroses (bottom left) was a Mother's Day gift, and the urn of flowers (bottom right) came from HomeGoods.

One of the things I would love to do this year is learn how to sew, and maybe get a very elementary sewing machine. Fabrics fascinate me, and I would love to be able to make my own pillows.

To see some wonderful handmade pillows, visit Rhondi's Pillow Party at Rose Colored Glasses.

Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:

1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate Mr. Linky box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate Mr. Linky box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.net. I can't wait to see your mosaics! Here is Mr. Linky




63 comments:

  1. What great pillows and what a fun party :0)
    Happy MM and thanks for hosting Mary. So...did all your Christmas get put away?

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  2. Beautiful pillows. I do love the butterfly ones. That's a great idea about taking lessons. I know how to sew and embroider and yet I don't do either one. I really need to get on the ball. Seeing these really inspires me.

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  3. Beautiful pillows! Hope you are staying warm in your part of the states!

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  4. What a delightful array of lovely pillows! Great idea for a Monday Mosaic theme. Hope you got your decorations put away and are feeling organized.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  5. They are all gorgeous...but the whole $5 factor makes then even gorgeouser!

    m ^..^

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  6. Mary

    Great pillows to snuggle with!

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  7. I love these pillows and what a bargain! They look beautiful where they are. I know know how to cross stitch but not embroidery.

    I will check out the link.

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  8. They are beautiful, Mary..
    How do you clean the ones you buy second hand...is there a special method of cleaning to protect the needlepoint?

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  9. Mary, if you can run a blog you can learn to sew no problem.
    These pillows are so pretty. You really got a great deal on them all. I like the fabric on the hassock. Such a pretty plaid, a feminine one.

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  10. Hi Mary!

    Your pillows are gorgous! I can't pick a favorite!

    Have a wonderful day!

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  11. I love the pillows! And I am very excited to be joining you again for Mosaic Monday!

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  12. What a fun mosaic! I love the pillow with the grapes. ::Jill

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  13. Your pillows are beautiful! What great deals. I love a bargain.:)

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  14. Gorgeous pillows! I've made a couple of needlepoint pillow patterns myself but never got around to having them actually made into pillows. Your collection is lovely!

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  15. lovely pillows in a beautifully designed mosaic.

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  16. Those are beautiful pillows! Very pretty mosaic!

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  17. I love your pillows. They look so comfy and cozy. What a fun thing to collect.

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  18. Those pillows are sooo comfy looking.

    I am guessing you accomplished your boxing up everything!

    Thanks so much for being the hostess with the mostest!

    Have the best week and stay warm!!

    TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

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  19. What a nice collection of Needlepoint pillows! Simply lovely, Mary! :)
    Mona

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  20. Came over to join in on Mosaic and pillows? I love pillows. So now I'm off to share some of my own.
    Keeping Monday crazy ;-)

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  21. Oh you've found some beautiful pillows! I love needlepoint & embroidered things too. In fact, I'm trying to make an embroidered pillowcase at the moment, but I'm afraid it's looking a little sad -- maybe it will look better tomorrow after letting it 'rest' overnight ;-)?
    Thanks again for letting me play in your Mosaic Monday!
    Blessings,
    G

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  22. Hi Mary! What beautiful pillows! And you found them all for such reasonable prices! I have the brother of the white rose pillow that I found at GW. I see handwork at GW all the time...makes me sad to think of all of that work abandoned to strangers, so I try to take it in and love it! lol Happy week!...Debbie

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  23. What a beautiful collection of pillows, Mary. Every single one of them has it's own charm and beauty!
    Have a beautiful new week...Kathy

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  24. All the pillows are gorgeous. what talent. My Mother used to Needlepoint. Not me I am sorry to say. MB

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  25. I love needlepoint, used to do back in the 90s, mostly inspired by all the pillows and such my grandmother made!

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  26. Gosh you guys - I DO have to wonder HOW ON EARTH you get your 'stuff' posted SO fast - I'm always one of the last to enter! I'm out of breath. Mary, your pillows are beautiful - I'd love to come visit your home sometime! Thanks for hosting another lovely week!

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  27. Beautiful mosaic. I started sewing lessons last week, as you I would like to make my own pillows, with my own choice of fabrics and colors.

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  28. Mary, your pillow mosaic is so pretty. You have such beautiful pillows. I want to learn to sew also, but I'd also like to take a photography class, and I'm not doing either one. I know you'll jump in and take a sewing class, and then show us your wonderful creations in beautiful photos. Thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday. laurie

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  29. I hope they have another pillow party! Your pillows and mosaic are lovely. I like to make pillows but I love the computer and photography! Days need to be longer.

    Carol

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  30. Beautiful pillows! Wonderful mosaic.

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  32. (sorry I goofed the first time!)

    What a lovely variety. I love to visit your blog, you seem to have such a delicateness (?) about your photography and subjects. A nice change for me who is raising 3 teenage boys who drop and slop everything everywhere. It's hard to keep things no nice and beautiful. So I guess I dream at places like yours!

    Have a wonderful week, and thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday. I do enjoy getting to see and glean ideas from everyone!

    Valerie

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  33. Fabulous, Mary. I have a major weakness for needlepoint pillows, too.

    I think I could easily have a pillow obsessions. I am always looking for a place to put more.

    Thank you for another wonder Mosaic Monday.

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  34. Fruit and flowers - always in style!

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  35. Hi Mary
    Your pillows are so beautiful. You always find such amazing bargains too! Thanks for joining in with my party today!
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  36. Mary, your pillows are so pretty. Actually every time I come here and see your home I'm just in awe!

    Now, I still haven't done a mosaic. That's on my list very soon. :)

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  37. Your pillows are wonderful, your photos are beautiful(as always).

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  38. Your pillows are gorgeous, Mary! I can't believe they cost less than $5 each - lucky you! :)
    Thanks for hosting MM - it's always a joy to participate!
    Zuzu

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  39. Mary,
    These pillows are so beautiful. I am joining Rhondi's party today also, and the Graphics Fairy Brag Monday. But I couldn't possibly not join Mosaic Monday.

    Have a beautiful day.

    Karen

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  40. I learned my embroidery skills when I was a child, doing needlepoint, crewel work, and cross stitch for pillows. Sadly, because they were pillows most of them are long gone -- worn out!

    I LOVE needlepoint pillows. One cannot have too many! At least according to me ... not according to Howard. :-)
    Cass
    PS Want help to learn to sew?

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  41. What a wonderful post. I'll have to check on doing your mosaic mondays with you.

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  42. Those are beautiful pillows Mary! I'd like to get better at sewing this year and make some fun pillows too.

    Manuela

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  43. I love pillows too. The always wind up on the floor in my house! I've found a new appreciation for thrift shops in the past couple of weeks. We've been looking for books and something my daughter wants, but there really is a great deal of good stuff to be found.. I just can't bring it all home - no place to put it! It is fun looking though!

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  44. Mary, these are such pretty pillows! And shoot. I meant to put some of mine into a mosaic and forgot.
    Brenda

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  45. Your pillows are beautiful. I especially love the needlepoint pillows since my stress release is needlepoint. I too think you can never have too many needlepoint pillows. What a cute idea for a blog party. I will certainly have to plan to join in next week.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  46. I admire every picture in your posts....So the pillows are great as usual...And it is an amazing mosaic party..Thank you so much letting us to meet here with all those beautiful ladies...

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  47. You are so cool, Mary! Love this one.

    PS ~ Didn't do it this week. Am taking a week off.

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  48. beautiful pillows. My favorite is the one with pink butterflies...

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  49. Hi there Mary. I have just recently discovered your beautiful blog. It really is delightful.I absolutely love the pillows! What a great idea for a mosaic. Oh and the Eva Cassidy song playing on your blog is Fab.I love her!!

    p.s. I accidently posted my blog twice as I thought I didn't do it right when my name came up instead of the title of my blog. Sorry about that ;-)

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  50. Mary, all of your pillows are beautiful! But I think the primrose is my favorite of all. Thanks for hosting MM.

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  51. Welcome everyone, old friends and new! So nice to see you all on this cold winter day. :)

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  52. Hi Mary,
    I love all your pillows especially the needlepoint ones! Thank you for hosting.

    Carolyn

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  53. Mary,
    Thanks for the help on grabbing buttons. I will add your button to my page!
    Thanks,
    JoAnn
    By the way, I enjoy your blog.

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  54. I forgot to mention - I was pleased to hear the Eva Cassidy song. I have about 4 of her CD's - such a beautiful voice and so sad to have lost her at such a young age. Her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Danny Boy and Fields of Gold are my favs!

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  55. Your pillows are just so pretty. I have two that were given to me a long time ago that need to be embroidered. Once I finish with my current project maybe I'll do that at night when I catch up on the news.

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  56. Lovely pillows! I have a needlepoint started & it will probably stay that way! Thanks for hosting MM again. I was very late this time.

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  57. an awesome display of these beautiful pillows

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  58. Oh my how beautiful they all are Mary. One of my goals for the new year is to be HALF as creative as you are. Truly! It is! And to be HALF as good with a camera as you are...you are glorious in every way!
    Love,
    Sue

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  59. Mary, I messed up my link, so I had to enter it a second time. Sorry about that.

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  60. I love that red and white one with the butterflies! Your home looks so cozy and lovely.

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  61. You certainly have a way with the soft, creamy images. Just beautiful!

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  62. What a fantastic blog!!I loved how detailed each of the entries were - the pictures were great. Lovely pillows.

    Deirdre G

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