Yay, I finally get to share a special project with you... my Niece's wedding shower gift. Let me give you a little background first, my niece Shannon is much more like a sister. We are only 7 years apart (5 years closer in age than I am to any sibling - my closest sister is almost 13 years older than me). And Shannon's mom Debbie, has always been like my second mom too. We were together a lot as kids and since I moved back to St. Louis from Chicago in 94, I have been really lucky to spend a lot of time with her as an adult.
So, this shower gift had to be just perfect. I know perfectionism is hard, but I had to try my best. I didn't want to just buy off the registry, it wouldn't be personal enough. I knew that there would be plenty of kitchen items and gift cards to open... I really didn't want my gift to get mixed up with the group. I wanted Shannon to know how much I care. Pretty high standards to set for myself... and on top of it, I had to work within a budget. So, what was a crafty girl to do, but make a gift. I thought long and hard and then decided to have a little fun with it - a modern take on his and hers embroidered pillowcases - this time with cartoon characters from Futurama. Why Futurama? Well, I remembered Shannon talking about how in the first few weeks of dating, she and Ben watched almost every Futurama DVD. Plus, Shannon had spoken before about Leela. And well Bender and Ben just worked.
A few drawings, poked fingers and lots of stitches later I had personalized his and hers pillowcases. Then I started second guessing myself. What if I am wrong about Futurama? What if they think they are stupid? Up until Saturday, I was still questioning. But now I know the answers - they liked them, really, really liked them! I am so glad about that.
And the even better part, Shannon has found a great guy that makes her happy, confident and loved. That is the very best part!
These rock!!
Posted by: Carrie | November 27, 2007 at 07:44 PM
you are the best stitcher! and I agree about not buying off the register, a personal gift will be treasured and remembered...you're a great aunt!
Posted by: Heidi | November 23, 2007 at 06:26 AM
I can't believe how thoughtful and perfect these are! Nice Colleen!
Posted by: Kelli | November 20, 2007 at 02:56 PM
A wonderful gift - so personal. Clever girl!
Posted by: Louise | November 19, 2007 at 11:33 PM
If Bubba saw these, he'd ditch his cowboy pillowcases that he BEGGED for and start begging for these.
Really, really cool gift.
Posted by: finnyknitsf | November 19, 2007 at 06:31 PM
These turned out great! What a really fun and personal shower gift.
Always trust your first judgement. It's so easy to second guess. I do it all the time but its best to stay focused and follow-through. Humm..that sounds like a tennis reference but works either way.
Posted by: Dawn | November 19, 2007 at 11:38 AM
These are fantastic! I LOVE Futurama! What a sweet and thoughtful gift. I may have to attempt some Futurama-related stitchery ... ;o)
Posted by: ellen | November 19, 2007 at 11:30 AM