I'm showing off my sewing projects this week, largely inspired by Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts.
I found this blah pillow, alone and forlorn,
hiding in storage.
I took a pair of scissors & cut it into two.
Then I sewed the open ends shut.
Tada! I've got two pillows now!
I dressed up the pillows with a fun fabric
which I turned into pillow cases.
The pillows can be used together to add
symmetry to a living space.
Or use them in separate areas of the house.
Oh so summery, don't you think?
Oh I love to do this with old bed pillows that have lost their poof for my tired head. I cut them open and refluff them and make decorative pillows with my leftovers of fabric. BTW, stop by my blog, I have something for you!
ReplyDeleteNice to "see" you today Vanessa! That's genius -- re-using tired bedroom pillows. I must try that...more throw pillows for me, weeeee!
ReplyDeleteHi Claire -
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of old pillows shoved under my bed. I never thought about cutting them in half to give them new life. You are so clever.
Hi Diane! I'm pretty sure those pillows will be excited about their make-over :) Happy crafting!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!! I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
ReplyDeletehttp://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-how-to-get-two-pillows-from-one/2010/05/15/
--Anne
Thank you so much Anne! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea!! My 7 month old like pillows... although a big pillow in her crib is a big hazard... so I may cut some up and make baby sized pillows for her !! I see some applique with her name on it for decor too....
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this!!
Thanks for your comment Tricia! Baby sized pillows sound very adorable :) Happy crafting!
ReplyDeletewhat a great lil blog u have going here - SUCH an awsome concept!
ReplyDeletethanks for commenting
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Erika
http://tiptoebutterfly.blogspot.com/
Welcome to my blog Erika! Thanks for visiting :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic twin pillows. The color is beautiful. Thank you
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