Little Heart Pillow

This was the gift I made for my secret valentine. I got the idea from a quilt called, "Hearts on Fire" by Cindy Cooksey in the book, "Pretty Little Mini Quilts". So cute. While I really like the look of the ticking stitches, and because they are big stitches you'd think it would be easy - it was a surprisingly tedious and time consuming step!

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Pretty Little Mini Quilts

From My Secret Valentine

My quilt guild does a secret valentine exchange and I received this lovely table runner along with some chocolates (long gone), fabric, and a new tracing wheel. Love it!! Am just trying to keep the cat off of it...

My Funny Valentine

In my Christmas stocking this year I got a crochet book "Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters" and some gray yarn. So I set out on my second attempt at amigurumi to make Peter a Valentine's present as he loves elephant. For the eyes I had not gotten any craft eyes so I improvised with some vintage cufflinks. I had a little trouble with the trunk, but overall am very pleased with the results and think I've perfected my counting of stitches with this project. Peter was smitten with it and is now keeping it on his bureau away from the cat and dog.

References: Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters