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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{"Sweet" Fabric Collage Pillow}

August 24, 2009



I had originally started this project as a fabric collage…but decided to make it into a pillow. It was completed last month and needed the bottom to be sewn shut. I did so this morning and added a little aged tag. The pillow is made from muslin, antique trims, buttons and stuffed with fiberfill. I had forgot how much I enjoy sewing…at least when the machine and my hands do what I want! :)

Filed in: collage, fabric collage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 23 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Louise (KardKrazy)

    August 24, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Oh, this is so lovely, Nancy! Sewing adds such a wonderful element to art….but to me it comes under the title "Housework" so you won't see me adding it to my artwork anytime soon:)

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  2. Nancy Hunt-Bartek

    August 24, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    Makes me want to get my sewing machine out AGAIN, when I just put it away. I so love this piece, Nancy. I can't say it enough!
    fondly, Nancy

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  3. Queen of Dreamsz

    August 24, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    Hey Nancy,

    This is really pretty…do you mind sharing how you applied the image?? Is it colorfast? I know there are a lot of products now that are treated for colorfastness but just wondered which one you have found to be the best.

    Have a great day,

    Love & Light,
    Stephanie

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  4. Robin

    August 24, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    This is just beautiful Nancy! Love all the buttons you have added and that image is just precious:) I also love your wedding cards!

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  5. Sandy

    August 24, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Oh wow this is delicious.
    I love this. Wonderful work.

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  6. Rein

    August 25, 2009 at 5:20 am

    What a beautiful pillow, love the lace and buttons.

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  7. Wanda H

    August 25, 2009 at 7:01 am

    Nancy, I LOVE the pillow… it is so sweet… just beautiful!!

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  8. Susan Tuttle

    August 25, 2009 at 8:15 am

    sweeter than sweet — love this:)

    xo

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  9. Barb

    August 25, 2009 at 8:17 am

    Oh Nancy, this is breathtaking — so delicate and feminine. The buttons are the icing on the cake!
    Barb

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  10. herminesplace

    August 25, 2009 at 10:49 am

    Its absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  11. Lynn Stevens

    August 25, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    Oh my Nancy this is Gorgeous! The only sewing I've done lately is hemming my nephews pants. :0)
    Lynn

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  12. Mary @ Framed and Tagged

    August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I love the pillow…all the buttons and lace…really sweet.
    I've printed images on muslin intending on making pillows but haven't had the time to finish them…maybe now since you have inspired me I will!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Tine

    August 25, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Ohhhhh, this is so nice.
    I love it!It´s a dream.
    Tine

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  14. Anne (cornucopia)

    August 25, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    This is lovely, Nancy! I especially like the beige trim around the girl.

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  15. wendy humphreys

    August 25, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I adore your pillow, great job!
    The buttons just finish it so well!
    Wendy

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  16. Alexandra Knittel

    August 26, 2009 at 1:56 am

    Nancy your pillow is soooo fantastic!!! l love it …. hugs Alexandra

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  17. Studio Sylvia

    August 26, 2009 at 5:10 am

    Hello Nancy. I chose you for a MeMe Award! Go to my blog and download the award, share 7 pieces of info about yourself and choose 7 bloggers to extend the award to! Cheers.

    Reply
  18. Judy

    August 26, 2009 at 6:50 am

    Hi Nancy! I see that you just added me as a contact thru Flickr. After looking at your photostream and your blog, I have to say you do beautiful work! I am going to make you a contact, too!

    My blog is: myartisticside.blogspot.com

    Thanks again!

    Judy B.

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  19. Hanne

    August 26, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    What a beautiful vintage pillow! Love it!
    Hanne

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  20. Janny

    August 26, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Really beautiful!

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  21. purplepaint

    August 26, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Oh I love this pillow! Gorgeous! Makes me want to get back to sewing too! I love your your sunroom art space! Gosh you're so neat and tidy! :)

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  22. Viola

    August 29, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Wonderful, stunning, fabulous and so on!!! :o)))))))

    Reply
  23. vintage wil

    August 23, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    What a gorgeous work!!!!!

    Reply

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