Fa-La-La-La Fabulous!

If you are decking your own halls or looking for a cute gift for a friend, this whimsical pillow is a fabulous choice.

http://www.kimberbelldesigns.com/shop/ALL-Kimberbell-Products/p/FaLaLaLa-Fabulous-Pillow-x663922.htm

I bought my pattern at a local quilt store, but it's still available in a couple of Etsy shops. I gave several pillows as gifts last year. They were fun to make and my friends loved them.

The pattern was easy to follow and the pillow is a cute size. I wanted a little bit of texture, so instead of ironing on the boot cuffs, I traced them and turned them to give added dimension, but I think it's cute either way. (Is it just me or does the finished piece remind you of Kermit the Frog?:)

For filler I used Morning Glory Cluster Stuff. It's available at Hobby Lobby, but that's the only place I've seen it locally. It's a little tricky to work with because it's in small pieces, but it's perfect for pillows because it doesn't clump together. It's also perfect for me because I have a tendency to stuff everything as solid as a rock and this stuff(ing) keeps me from doing that.

Whose Christmas wouldn't be fa-la-la-la fabulous with the addition of this darling pillow?

A horse? Of course!

My granddaughter Prentice loves purses and ponies, so why on earth wouldn't I make this for her birthday?

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I have a stash of fabric the size of Texas and I'm pretty sure I could have found something there that was cute enough for the project, but when I saw Riley Blake's My Sunshine Paisley, I couldn't say no. It's not my fault that it was perfect for the main purse fabric. The cute pink and orange polka-dot for the purse lining, pony ears and accent heart came from Jo-Ann, as did the fur, trims and yarn for the tail.  

The pattern was simple. There weren't a lot of pieces. The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. I wish I could remember how long it took from start to finish. I do have a habit of seriously underestimating the time any project is going to take, but sweet Prentice loved it, so that's all that matters. It's a fun project, so if you have a purse and pony lover on your gift list, you should give it a try!