Inspiration From Where You Least Expect It

Sometimes, I find inspiration for quilting projects in unexpected places.  Upon my return from Chicago, I had an email greeting from current favorite leather-goods company, Brahmin.  (Brahmin specializes in purses made from mock-croc embossed leather.)

(No, not an ad on my blog, just an illustration for this post.)

I could resist the reduced shipping offer (I'm not going to buy my own Valentine's Day present) but could not resist the heart made up of smaller hearts.  I immediately saw a future applique project!  Wouldn't that look great on a throw pillow?

Happy Valentine's Day!