Russian Needlepoint Pillow

 I bought this as a DMC kit on clearance a few years ago. I didn't care for the yarn included with it and switched it out for my own yarn. I am so happy with how it turned out and how colorful it is. It really brightens up the couch.

When I finished the stitching, I washed and blocked it so the yarn fibers would be closer together before sewing the back on and putting a pillow inside.