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Her
February 27th, 2006, 11:39 AM
Hello all. I used the Pieces of my Heart (http://www.crochetme.com/pieces-of-my-heart) Pillow pattern by Melissa Mall (on CrochetMe (http://www.crochetme.com/)). This was a stash reduction project for me. I used Phentex Chunky and a 5.00 mm hook.

Heart surgery patients are given a pillow to clutch to their chest when coughing. I thought it would be nice/comforting for Dad to have one made by me. Click on the photo to go to my blog and see a bigger version.

The maple leaf was added on because my dad loves the Toronto Maple Leafs (http://www.mapleleafs.com/). The pattern is from Haute Crochet (http://www.hautecrochet.com/) in the freebies section. My dad loves his pillow and shows it to everyone with pride.

I made it as a symbol for him to remember to take care of his heart for all his girls (there are no boys in our family except Dad! and our husbands!). He also uses a heart with an arrow through it for his signature on our cards. This is reserved for his girls only. So, in a way, this pillow is a symbol of that as well and serves as my own "signature". The maple leaf was really just to make it a little less "girlie" and a little more "manly" (because of the pink).

His surgery is this week. Go Dad Go!!
http://her.blogware.com/heartpillowsm.jpg (http://her.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2006/2/25/1783082.html)
Mom w/a Motif
February 27th, 2006, 11:44 AM
What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. He is sure to love it. (I see he already has the pillow.) I hope his surgery goes well. :hug My Grandpa had triple bypass surgery and lived for many years after that.

Tina
buggaboosmommy
February 27th, 2006, 11:46 AM
What an awesome gift. My father had a double bypass a few years ago, he's doing fine today. But we bought him a big teddy bear to hug :) Your family will be in my thoughts.

Donna
Her
February 27th, 2006, 11:50 AM
Thank you so much to you both. Although I know he'll be better than ever after his triple (possibly quadruple) bypass, it's still tough getting through this part. I appreciate your kind words very much.
newfiegal
March 1st, 2006, 11:06 PM
Very Nice Pillow! That was so nice of you!:)
yarncat
March 2nd, 2006, 09:20 AM
Neat pillow and gift!:manyheart
mimi_mia
March 2nd, 2006, 09:45 AM
That was a great gift for you father, so glad he loves it!! :hook
CrochetCatskills
March 2nd, 2006, 10:48 AM
Excellent job, a great present !!!
lauravee
March 2nd, 2006, 11:33 AM
Nice! What a nice touch to give him after surgery, its cute how he reserves the hearts for his girls too.
crochetfun
March 2nd, 2006, 11:41 AM
It will be really comforting for Dad to have his special pillow. All the best for a speedy recovery:)
auntbubbels
March 2nd, 2006, 02:15 PM
What a wonderful and thoughful gift - i am sure he will love it :cheer
Her
March 6th, 2006, 10:46 AM
Excellent job, a great present !!!

Thanks. I just love your little pic there!
artemis
March 6th, 2006, 09:11 PM
Heart surgery patients are given a pillow to clutch to their chest when coughing. I thought it would be nice/comforting for Dad to have one made by me.
His surgery is this week. Go Dad Go!!
http://her.blogware.com/heartpillowsm.jpg (http://her.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2006/2/25/1783082.html)

What a fantastic idea! :yay I wish I'd thought about that for my sister's heart by-pass last fall. I know your Dad must have been very touched. I hope things went well for him. It's a long recovery, but a loving family like yours will make a huge difference.:hug
Yes, Go, Dad, go!
Melissa
March 6th, 2006, 09:45 PM
It looks lovely, I'm glad you made such loving use of the pattern.
Her
March 16th, 2006, 12:18 PM
Melissa, thank you so much for a great pattern :) Everyone on his unit wanted one! Would be a lovely charity item. :)