Pickles and the Elfies

I had hoped to have this embroidered Elfies pillow finished in time for Christmas, but since I didn't work on it, it didn't get done. I guess sometimes you have to do more than hope. Huh. Who knew? The pattern is from Jenny Harris who has the cutest blog for when you need a dose of bright and cheerful.

Here is Pickles, whose name obviously isn't really Pickles, but it's what I call her. Other people call her Macy. When Pickles was little she always asked why I called her Honey, Sugar, Pumpkin, Cupcake or Cookie. I told her that they were sweet, just like her. Ok maybe pumpkins aren't terribly sweet, but well, she was chubby like a pumpkin. So after much discussion, it was decided I should call her Pickles, because she liked pickles better than any of those things. So, Pickles she is!

Pickles now has a new apron, made from a Heather Bailey pattern with Children at Play  fabric. The pattern is for adults, so it's not quite a perfect fit for a ten year old, but she is really pleased with it. She wore it to school the day after it was finished so she could show it off. I now have two orders from teachers to make them their own!

I'm linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday  

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