You guys may know of Ankasa’s collection of couture home furnishings which includes hand-embroidered pillows going for more than $300 a pop. But you may not know that one of our favorite online retailers, Ballard Designs, has debuted an exclusive line of Ankasa pillows for less than a third of the price. And thanks to the lovely folks at Ballard, one lucky reader is going to win one of these couture pillows on the house!
Each of these three high-end pillows is hand cut and features rich, hand embroidered details that are sure to dress up any seat in your house. You’ve got two 18″ square and a 12″ x 20″ floral throw pillow to choose from. Although with such hard work put into their intricate designs I feel like we should call them “carefully place” pillows, not “throw pillows.”
To enter, just comment on this post with the words “HAND ‘EM OVER” by Wednesday, March 18th at 8pm EST. And while you’re at it, we’d also love to know the most intricate, delicate or complicated thing you’ve ever made with your own two hands. A masterful painting? A mutli-course meal? An extra tall Jenga tower? Oh and in case you don’t know the giveaway drill by now: please limit one entry per e-mail address (our winners are blindly selected using random.org). This prize is available to US residents only. Good luck…
Looking for even more details on our giveaways? Check out the Giveaway FAQs. Images courtesy of Ballard Designs.
Loriana says
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Kristin says
Hand em over!
I made a quilt when I was 15.
Marcie says
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I’ve been pretty crafty all my life and I couldn’t pick out just one thing…I’ve made scarves, canvas paintings, jewelry, sewn zipper pouches…all kinds of cool things!
Lynette says
Hand ‘Em Over…pleassssseeee…
Most intricate: an encaustic (wax) painting
Denise M. says
HAND ‘EM OVER !!!!
The most intricate thing I ever made was pinwheel programs for my wedding. I actually wrote them up, printed the cardstock, cut the cardstock, folded the cardstock, and pinned them into wooden dowels. It was quite an undertaking, but I think they turned out great and were FAR more suited to a beachside wedding than the traditional fan programs.
~denise m.
Ashley says
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The most intricate thing I’ve made? Music, with my clarinet!
Sarah says
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Stacie says
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The most delicate, best thing I ever made was curtains for my kitchen.
Jen says
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Most intricate thing? Hmm…perhaps my beautiful photoalbums…
Kristen says
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The most complicated thing I ever did was put together our entire wedding in about a month…with all the trimmings! And everyone said it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to! :-)
Rachel says
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I am just new to this DIY stuff, we just bought a house and I would love to add “new” things that I have made or repaired myself to the house. I am really enjoying your blog!
Brandi H. says
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I would say ‘my son feel better’. With everything a mother does when her child is ill, give medicine, rock, take temp., watch sleep, clean up vomit, etc. That is the the best thing I have “made” better with my hands.
I am not very crafty, and I don’t cook!
Lisa says
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The most intricate thing I ever made. . . .hmm. . . i use to make all sorts of stuff. But as of the last few years the most intricate thing I have made is my kids birthday cakes!
Beth says
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I don’t know…a dress?
Jill H. says
“HAND ‘EM OVER!” my most intricate project to date was our wedding invitations…by the 150th one I wish I had gone with a simpler design!!
Holly says
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The most intricate thing I ever made was this:
http://hollywest.typepad.com/photos/jewelry/81203_peridot_18k.html
Abby B. says
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The most delicate thing that I’ve made (so far) is the baby blanket that I’m making for my soon-to-be-born niece. I’m so excited to be an aunt!
Jessica says
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The most intricate thing I’ve ever made was a painting of a bird when I was 8 years old. Also, my 2 children.
Carmen says
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I’m not sure if this counts…but when I think of being delicate, I think of clipping my dogs nails. A delicate and stressful process!
Kim says
HAND “EM OVER!!! NOW!!
Gorgeous!!!!!
In college I sat for 8 hours straight and painted a Dot Painting. Which is exactly what is sounds like, one canvas covered completely in tiny tots to create shapes and patterns. I love the painting and it is still hanging in my house today!
MC says
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The most delicate things I’ve ever made I’ve never finished! I’ve been nearly done with a quilt I made with fabric I purchased in Africa for almost three years! That’s probably still the most precise and intricate project I’ve ever worked on, and the one I’ve put the most hours into. I’m also almost done with a needlepoint pillow.
Kayla says
“HAND ‘EM OVER” Those are beautiful and would go great in our Master Bedroom! Since I am terrible at sewing or anything of the sorts, I would have to say that the most complicated thing I’ve ever made was dinner for my parents & In-laws. We had a 3 course meal and it turned out amazing!! I was shocked myself! :-)
Barbara says
HAND ‘EM OVER! I just made three roman shades for my bedroom makeover…with lining and all. Whoohoo!
Becca says
Hand ’em over…please!
Molly says
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The most delicate and detailed thing I ever made was a baby blanket for my best friend..it was my first attempt at knitting and now I am hooked!
Audra says
HAND ‘EM OVER. I made a scrapbook for my sister – it was probably the most detailed thing I have started and actually completed!
Carley says
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Penny says
HAND ‘EM OVER! A quilt. Lots of little stitches! Beautiful pillows!
Ania C-M says
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Jaimee says
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Last Christmas I made a wreath with glass ornaments. It took forever!
Tracy says
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I love the pillows!
Priscilla says
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I hope I win this time…=)
Most intricate thing: maki sushi rolls! mmmm!
Laurel says
Oh my – HAND ‘EM OVER! Those are gorgeous, may the random generator thingy be with me! I love to sew, but I’m not sure if I would classify anything I’ve sewn delicate (I have 3 kids)!
Marina says
Hand ’em over!
I once created this very intricate fresh water pear necklace. It took me 3 days to make it.
CH says
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Scrapbook pages?
Chelsea says
HAND ‘EM OVER! I feel like my hardest project was probably the first scarf I ever knitted….
Stacy says
HAND ‘EM OVER! The last time I made something intricate was a fancy Valentine’s dinner for my hubby…3 years ago!
KIM says
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I MADE A POUND CAKE WITH BUTTERCREME FROSTING FROM SCRATCH. IT WAS MY FIRST EVER WITHOUT MY MOM OVER MY SHOULDER AND A RECIPE FROM MY GRANDMOM. I NEVER WIN ANYTHING AND I JUST GOT MY FIRST CONDO AND I NEED SOME COLOR!!! THESE PILLOWS ARE UBER-PRETTY!
Andrea Price says
Hand em over!
I am so excited. The give away ends on my birthday!
I made a dress for my little girl. I didn’t even want her to wear it when it was done because it was so much work I wanted to bronze it or something. I now buy her dresses at target and save myself the work.
Emily says
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Most intricate thing I have made is a toss up between half a baby blanket (does that even count? i put hours and hours into it as my first knitting project), and a dinner party for 14 of my closest friends-rented furniture and all!
Amber says
HAND EM’ OVER please!!!
brookeraymond says
HAND ‘EM OVER! Gardening – the planning and planting – is probably the most complicated ongoing project for me.
joy says
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The most complicated thing I have made with my own two hands was writing a good article.
Megan says
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I just knitted some very complicated slippers. The pattern was so complex, I had to mark where I was with a post-it note. Definately too complex to try and multitask. I had to turn off my tv and phone! :)
Steph G. says
HAND ‘EM OVER! Those are the most beautiful pillows I’ve ever seen. Love them!
Sarah D. L. says
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amy says
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The most delicate thing I’ve made recently was a knitted scarf.
michelle says
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Courtney says
HAND ‘EM OVER! Thanks for considering me!!
Fran says
HAND ‘EM OVER! I loved this room from Ballard at first sight!