Dad's Heart Surgery Pillow

[Her]

Hello all. I used the Pieces of my Heart Pillow pattern by Melissa Mall (on CrochetMe). 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. The pattern is from Haute Crochet 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!!

[Mom w/a Motif]

What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. He is sure to love it. (I see he already has the pillow.) I hope his surgery goes well. My Grandpa had triple bypass surgery and lived for many years after that.

 

Tina

[buggaboosmommy]

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]

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]

Very Nice Pillow! That was so nice of you!

[yarncat]

Neat pillow and gift!

[mimi_mia]

That was a great gift for you father, so glad he loves it!!

[CrochetCatskills]

Excellent job, a great present !!!

[lauravee]

Nice! What a nice touch to give him after surgery, its cute how he reserves the hearts for his girls too.

[crochetfun]

It will be really comforting for Dad to have his special pillow. All the best for a speedy recovery:)

[auntbubbels]

What a wonderful and thoughful gift - i am sure he will love it

[Her]

Excellent job, a great present !!!

 

Thanks. I just love your little pic there!

[artemis]

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!!

 

What a fantastic idea! 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.

Yes, Go, Dad, go!

[Melissa]

It looks lovely, I'm glad you made such loving use of the pattern.

[Her]

Melissa, thank you so much for a great pattern Everyone on his unit wanted one! Would be a lovely charity item.