life is short

I made a thing! The original plan was for this to be a pincushion but I like it too much to stick pins in it, so it's a decorative little pillow. I like just having it around, a nice reminder and message to myself.

I designed this embroidery pattern as a companion to my You're Capable cushion/mini quilt pattern, which was inspired by Gwen Stefani lyrics and created to give empowerment.

Life is short You're Capable embroidered on dot fabric with needle and thread still there and needle resting on a stork needle minder

It was a quick stitch, using couching with double strands and a single stand, and 3 strands for the back stitch with Aurifloss in # ???. It was ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 years, 10 months ago. under a little make , aurifloss , cotton and steel , cushion , embroidery , embroidery floss , gwen stefani , life is short , melody miller , pattern , pillow , pincushion , ribbon , sewing project , tassels , trim , you're capable

I'm excited to share a new pattern with you because sometimes you just have to make things that make you feel good! I made this cushion after a period of self doubt, it's a bright happy cushion and a note to self that I am capable. Inspired by the lyrics of Gwen Stefani, "Life is short, you're capable". Hearing her song lifted my spirits, motivated me to take chances and I do ask myself 'What you waiting for?'!

So here's my note to you - a 13 page PDF pattern to make a 'You're Capable' cushion ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 years, 11 months ago. under a mantra , applique , aurifil thread , design , download , easy pattern , embroidery , gwen stefani , inspiration , life is short , lyrics , patchwork , quilting , sew , text

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