First ever pillow - crazy patched

So today I thought I'd share with you my 2nd ever finished item. It was a gift for my dear friend Maggie for her birthday in 2004. I am definitely not a sewer by any means as you can see from the end result. I guess it's the thought that counts, hey Maggie!

Check out the label. I can't stitch to save myself. It makes me laugh everytime I see the pillow sitting on Maggie's lounge.

LESSONS LEARNT

1. sew the label on the backing fabric before you finish the item
2. fold the edges over on the label (to make a hem as such to surround the label) before sewing. That way all loose threads are covered and things won't fray
3. don't try to handstitch something - you're hopeless!

Til next time....take care and thanks for visiting my blog.