Inspired by this photograph, I began crocheting 'edgings' or 'borders'. I would like to have this pillow for special occasions, such as Christmas.

I began thinking that a pillow like this would be nice as a gift, a wedding gift, a special birthday gift, etc.

I bought a 14" square pillow form. Ardy Tobin said she'd help me.... *heart racing*

Using #10 thread in a deep burgundy color, these are the four edgings that I have finished. I'm not thrilled with the pineapple edging (top), nor do I really like the 'spider web' shown 3rd down. I should make two less elaborate edgings to compliment, instead of competing with, the two ornate ones.

My real problem is COLOR! I'm scared to death of COLOR! Wildly I see a dark chocolate background and cream color satin ribbons embelishing these little treats. But, what if I'm wrong? Besides that, the only fabric available locally is cotton, used for quilting. I suspect I could find textured fabric if I bought 2nd-hand clothes and cut them apart to use the clothe.

Is this going to be the PFH? (project from hell)