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Free Project Friday (and sweepstakes!): In Bloom

July 23, 2010, 09:55 am  Posted by Amanda Carestio
 

In Bloom, indeed! This project is so refreshingly simple and lovely, we just had to know more about the designer behind the pillow, Yvonne Eijkenduijn.

Yvonne’s Blog: www.yvestown.com
Your design style in three words: English country with a Scandinavian touch
What makes pillows the perfect creative canvas? Because they can be pretty and functional.
#1 on your summertime crafting to-do list? Bunting for garden parties
Current crafting obsession? Crochet!

Free Project: Give In Bloom a whirl!

Interested in winning a free copy of Pretty Little Pillows? Each Friday for the next month (ending Friday, July 30th), Lark Crafts will post a free project and giveaway offer. For a chance to win that week’s prize, you will need to comment on the post during the times and dates specified.

Comment on this post between now and next Wednesday, July 28th by 9pm EST, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a free copy of Pretty Little Pillows. One winner will be selected at random on or before Thursday, July 29th at 10am, and announced on Friday. Click here for the official rules.

Congratulations to last week’s winner, CraftingwithCatHair. And thanks to everyone who commented!

 
 
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  • http://CatherineMarissa.etsy.com Catherine

    I too love that this pillow is simple and still cheerful. Beautiful work, Yvonne!

  • sy

    i love the flower embroidery. thanks for sharing the project.

  • http://www.quiltquatastrophes.blogspot.com Quiltquatastrophes

    I adore the little birds! What darling little pillows.

  • justval

    The flowers bring a huge smile to your face, they are wonderful!

  • Alilsis_c

    they would be perfect to dress up my girl's room, very nice

  • Clara

    English Country style and Scandinavian style are a combination you can't beat. Thanks for sharing this.

  • Cindy

    The pillows are SO sweet and whimsical. I am so happy to have found this blog today…visiting for the first time!

  • Cboyd29

    What fun, non-traditional designs. Gotta love it.

  • Tara

    Thank you for the opportunity for this giveaway.

  • Suzie Button

    What a great looking book! I love the pillows on the cover and would start with making the bird pillow! Suzie
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  • Marilyn

    I love this little pillow. My granddaughter is getting a bedroom “re-do” and this would look adorable. I know it would be her favorite.

  • Chris Aiton

    Love the pillows – thanks for the chance to win.
    Chris Aiton

  • Patricia

    This is crazy, I just added this lovely pillow as a favorite in Yvonne`s Flickr account today and now there is a tiny little chance for me to have it. Woo-Hoo!!!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_T2YRFW33HL26A4T5KDVQTBSAIQ Ron

    What great news to hear about the Pretty Little Pillows book. I've long been an admirer of Yvonne's Yvestown blog. Way to go Lark Crafts.

  • Jane

    oh I would love to be the lucky winner!

  • Beverly

    What a darling pillow!

  • http://rollingofftheedge.blogspot.com/ Christina

    Love the pillows and we desperately need something new

  • PosyLinda

    Way to go Lark Crafts!!! I will definitely check out Pretty Little Pillows. Yvonne's Yvestown blog has been a favorite of mine for quite some time.

  • ruthie

    Would love to enter this :-) gorgeous pillows!!

  • AnneGirl

    OOH! Looks such colorful fun!

  • JENNYFAIR

    Love the idea of the little house pillows!!

  • Anita

    Love the pillow. The flowers are so pretty

  • Liise82

    Amo cuscini. Oltre ad arredare una casa originale , spesso mi coccola quando siamo rilassante..

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NFR3R7T24XXVGLB2NWZYSRQ7Z4 Diddlien

    Wow, lovely pillow! Would love to win :)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_V2KDC7LM4D24TCAVCUFBHBQ6PI Sara B

    how sweet, fingers crossed :)

  • Liise82

    (In English) I love pillows. Make the house comfortable and original. Many times they make you relax and pamper you.

  • http://sweetmoods.blogspot.com Sweetmoods

    I´m in love with house pillows and I was looking for some projects… I think I found them!

  • Marekita

    Great pillows and great idea! I love pillows and when I go shopping I search for some new ones… ;-) Now I want to start creating one by myself… :-)

  • http://wwww.letempsjadisblog.com Marianne

    I love Yvonne's beautiful home and homesite ;-) Thank you for the pdf.

  • http://www.nolitawanders.com nolita*wanders

    Can't live without a dreamy pillow!

  • Lori on Little Traverse Bay

    Love the “Pretty Little…” series! This looks like a wonderful addition/edition!

  • Marsy Sumner

    Pillows just seem to thrive in my house – I'm always making more and looking for new ideas. I'll cross my fingers for this giveaway!

  • http://heylucy.typepad.com/ marné

    You can never have too many pillows! Plus they're so much fun to make :o )

  • Aswope

    BEautiful!

  • Gillwatson

    Beautiful cushion!

    Gill

  • Cristi

    Lovely lovely!!

  • Rosaechocolat

    wow!! am I too late?? :) ))
    love that book :) )

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    What a lovely pillow!

  • http://paraservivida.blogspot.com/ Silvia

    Hermosos almohadones!!

  • http://www.flowerpotdesigns.ca flora

    what a wonderful book with so many talented artists! thanks so much!

  • Moopsee

    fun and beauty for the eyes!!!

  • Bhakti_u75

    love the vibrant colours and cheerful flowers against thsi while backgroud. a treat for the eyes :)