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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Finally a Sprocket!...and yet another pizza

I finally got around to sewing a sprocket pillow.  I had a blast picking the fabrics and it came together quite nicely.  I bought some fat quarters that had the colors I wanted and played with how they looked next to each other.  It was alot of fun and the instructions from Cluck. Cluck. Sew.  were well-written and easy to follow.  I would definitely make another one.  Right now it is on my screened in porch, but in the winter, it may find a new home on the chair outside the door of my craft room.

Please excuse the messiness of the above plate, but this pizza was so yummy, we almost ate it all before I realized I had not taken a picture!  As you know, I love trying new pizza recipes and this one was so easy, it was hard to believe that I hadn't come up with it sooner!  I started as I usually do, with a Freschetta crust(or Boboli-whichever you prefer and can find).    Then I covered it with shredded mozzarella.  I washed and thinly sliced Campari tomatoes and placed them all over the top of the cheese.  I then drizzled the tomatoes with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette but I was thinking next time I would maybe use a balsamic dressing.  If you beat me to it, let me know how it was!  Sprinkle liberally with grated parmesan cheese and bake according to the crust directions.  It was particularly delicious.  I call it my tomato pizza(very creative on my part!).  

  Look at this adorable fabric I found.  I LOVE cats and cats that are wearing people clothes are my all-time favorite!  These cats are doing yoga poses.  I was going to make a yoga mat cover but I thought that was too predictable.  I have decided on something else.  Soon, I can show you.  I think it will turn out cute.  I have had this pattern for a while and I am finally going to use it.  After I decided what I wanted to make, I found a t-shirt in a catalog that had three cats doing yoga and it said "kitty yoga" on it.  It was on clearance, so I ordered it. I am such a sucker for a matching set! 

I hope everyone has a great week ahead and is enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are.  Take care.  Nancy 

24 comments:

  1. Your pillow turned out great. It looks like a hard one to make:)

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  2. Nancy - now we're even! ;)

    I *love* that sprocket pillow. I even "pinned" it, so you know it's on my short list! And I love that cat fabric, even though, despite my cat project, I'm really not all that into cats. Well, we have two of them, but...well maybe I am into cats. Anyway that fabric is adorable!!!

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  3. Wonderful sprocket pillow - found you via Sumo Sweet Stuff's linky! Off to follow you about and have a look around your blog, stop by and say hi some time at The Quick Unpick!
    Cheers
    The Spangler @
    The Quick Unpick

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  4. I really like the pillow and the pizza looks amazing! I like making pizza also! I married into a family who owns a pizza restaurant, so it's a lot of fun!

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  5. I don't know the first thing about making pillows, so this looks pretty awesome to me! I do know pizza and that looks yummy too! new follower
    http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com

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  6. I love those kind of pillows. I haven't found time to make one yet...hahaha one of these days right? ;)

    BTW I'm hosting a 12 FAT quarter Fabric Giveaway. Come by and check it out when you get a chance :)

    Q @ http://www.jaqsstudio.com/

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  7. ha! that cat fabric is too funny. great pillow, too.

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  8. The pillow looks great!!! Love how it came out!! I am visiting from C.R.A.F.T. and I am a new follower! Hope you have a great day and I look forward to seeing you around soon!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  9. The sprocket pillow looks great! as does the yummy pizza! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your cute cat fabric!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  10. love that pillow absolutely perfect!

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  11. Love your sprocket pillow! I made one a while back and they are not hard,but are fun!

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  12. The pillow looks great. I'm wishing I had some of that pizza! We had yucky leftovers for dinner....

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  13. Love that pillow, pizza, and patterned fabric! Thanks for sharing!
    Best,
    Rikka J.

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  14. I had no idea it was called a sprocket pillow - looks great - wish I had some sewing talent

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  15. The little pillow is perfect! Thanks for linking to Home and Family Friday!

    Becca

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  16. Love it! Thanks so much for linking up to Made With Love! I'm featuring you on my FB page today! http://www.facebook.com/SewChatty

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  17. Love the pillow!
    Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!! I would love it if you joined me again tomorrow! :)
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  18. I love those pillows! I made one too for my son's nursery about a month ago. You can see it here:
    http://www.katydidandkid.com/2011/07/whimsical-and-modern-space-our-nursery.html

    Love the fabrics you chose.

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  19. your pillow is fabulous! really love it, all the fabrics and colors..its wonderful, great job :)

    katie@little things bring smiles

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  20. Where did you happen upon the cats doing yoga fabric? The pillow's cool, too!

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  21. I love this pillow. More the Merrier Monday will be open until Wednesday at midnight. I would love for you to stop by and link up your pillow. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  22. love that sweet little sprocket pillow! reminds me so much of the toss pillows my grandmother had scattered about her little house. BIG dose of gorgeous nostalgia! xo, Diane (visiting from freckled laundry)

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