i am in awe… I was first introduced to these beautiful pillows by the very talented artist Pamela Nelson this summer. Honduras Threads is a non profit organization started by M’Lou Bancroft that supports the work of women’s embroidery cooperatives in rural Honduran villages. I am a big fan of microfinancing programs for women in poverty and this one has truly made an impact. The project started as part of a Mission trip and what began as one coop has grown to six.

Each pillow is truly a work of art. Today is a rare sale with over a thousand different handmade pillows to choose from. The pillow designs are the work of artist Pamela Nelson and design Barbara Velhum. The Honduran women bring their own artistry to the designs with their choices of color, fabric selections and embroidery stitches. It’s fascinating to look at how one design has been interpreted in so many ways…

don’t’ miss it! today!!! I think this is a lovely Christmas gift that you can feel good about giving. Pillows ranging from $50 to $95 and then table runners about $150.
Open House and Shopping Spree on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 10 am to 4 pm at Chapel of the Cross, 4333 Cole Ave., Dallas.

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This is a sneak peek the home of Pamela Nelson. I just love way these bright lively pillows work in her serene and lovely bedroom.

This is some of Pamela’s original art that the pillows were inspired by.

And gorgeous table runners as well.

LOTS of colors, LOTS of patterns!!

From here below this is all interpretations of the same pattern. Just thought this would be fun to share!!

artist Pamela Nelson

photo by Allison V. Smith

You can also find a selection of these pillows at Robert Bellamy’s Prairie Dog Imports.

1810 N. Prairie Avenue. Dallas. 75204  ::  214.802.0450