Hi again 🙂 In part one, we talked about choosing colors + fabrics, and how to determine how much yardage you need. In this final chapter, we’ll sew the actual pillowcase and take a look at a variation idea, too. Tools and Supplies light-to-medium weight fabric in a variety of patterns (I like quilting cottons […]
Read More: Mix and Match pillows, part twoMonth: August 2012
Mix and Match Pillows, part one
Interested in making a pile of colorful pillows like mine? Today I’ll give you some tips on choosing colors and fabrics. Then come back later for part two, and I’ll show you how to sew the pillow covers together. Sound like fun? (I hope so!) Choosing your colors and fabrics For my pillows, I decided […]
Read More: Mix and Match Pillows, part onePillow talk
So, I spent today sewing pillow covers. I’m pretty happy with them. I’m currently ensconced in a corner of the couch, with my back up against two of those very pillows, comfy as can be. I sat down, all ready to start tutorializing pillowcase-wise, but there are so many little distractions around here. I just […]
Read More: Pillow talkFamily Room Makeover
With Neil spending a lot of this summer home on sick leave, we’ve been congregating in the family room more than usual. It’s made us want to tackle small projects to make the space more inviting. I dug up this photo from 2011, but really, this is what the room has looked like most days. […]
Read More: Family Room MakeoverMore table toppers
Oh, I just can’t resist the lure of instant-gratification home decor projects. This week that has translated into an additional four table toppers from the book I reviewed here. I’m liking these. They’re great for setting down a coffee mug (on our new tables! I have to show you those later). I realized that I […]
Read More: More table toppers