Oh, am I ever on a roll right now: Two more upgraded sewing patterns! They’re easier to read, and they’ll help you perk up a boring room.
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Tag: pillowcases
Pillow talk
I’ve had this on my to-do list for several years: re-cover some old Christmas pillows with festive Santa fabric. CHECK!
Read More: Pillow talkPillows for the van
My mother-in-law acquires throw pillows like nobody’s business. And often, when she’s in purge mode, I am the beneficiary of the no-longer-needed ones. This week, I was given two 20-inch squishy down pillows that I thought would be nice in my van. I didn’t much care for the army green covers, but I knew just […]
Read More: Pillows for the vanMix and Match pillows, part two
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 twoMix 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 talkAll dressed up and noplace to go
I’ve been thinking a lot about pillowcase dresses. I’ve made two before, and enjoyed the process. My main problem is not having all that many little girls in my life to give them to. There’s always sewing for charity and for gifts, and I’ve done both, but there’s also the idea that maybe I could […]
Read More: All dressed up and noplace to goTush cushion
There’s a road trip in my not-so-distant future, and it involves my 10-year-old car, which I do love, but which also causes a fair amount of discomfort on any drive that lasts longer than an hour. It’s the kind of thing you wouldn’t notice tooling around town, but sit in the same spot for too […]
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