Small Easter Pillow

I just finished making this cute Easter pillow from a FREE PATTERN that I found on Pinterest. I love this one because it was easy to stitch and you can frame it in a square frame, which saves money because they're readily available and you don't have to custom buy them.

The linen fabric and lace trim both came from Joann's. 

If you go to her website, you'll notice that she used variegated flosses to stitch her piece and I love the look! But the colors listed are DMC colors, which is good because sometimes it's hard to find more high-end floss. The floss she used is from Nina's, a website based in Hungary. I'd love to order some floss from her, but for the time being I'm stuck with DMC.

I love the finished look of this and I'm glad I was able to stitch it just in time for Easter.

For the back, I used just half of a fat quarter which came from this pack that I also picked up at Joann's. It's my hope to try my hand at a little quilting soon and I'd like to make a pillow cover using these cute pink calicos. I think it would look really good next to this little pillow too.

Well that's all for today. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and have a blessed day!

Cast Iron Easter Doorstop

Today was a great day at the thrift store. With less than a month before Easter, I stumbled upon these adorable bunnies in a basket. They're a doorstop made of cast iron. What's great about this trio is that the doorstop is so level. I've had some that lean one way or another and ultimately fall over. But these guys are sturdy and solid.

What I also love about this piece is that it can be used for a general decoration and not just a doorstop. And because it's less than 3" deep, it fits nicely on a kitchen counter without taking up too much room.

My price was $2.00 because it was half-price day. I'm super excited to have found this bargain because they run about $40.00 online with the shipping.

If you're out thrifting, keep your eyes open for cast iron doorstops. Although adorable, this one is a little more common. But some of them have a lot of value depending on how unique they are. A quick look on Etsy or eBay should give you a price.

A close up look at this trio.

And don't be reluctant to buy a piece that's less than perfect. In fact, one thing that makes old iron pieces valuable is if they have the original paint on them as opposed to being repainted. Tattered can be really good. Some have been known to sell for thousands of dollars. And even if, like this piece, they're not, if it's something you like, pick it up. And hopefully you'll be able to do so for just a few dollars.