Hello dear friends,
I haven't posted in a long time, but I did a little project on Saturday which I'd like to share with you.These pillows used to be a tablecloth. It had a few small holes in it and was no longer useful as a tablecloth and it was too pretty just to leave in a drawer somewhere. I figured there had to be some use for it. I like the fun and challenge of repurposing things so I used it to make covers for 2 huge down-filled cushions I bought at a yard sale awhile ago. They are 24" x24". I like the handmade look of the embroidery on them.
They look good tucked behind these smaller cushions I sewed last year.
When I see cushions in magazines, they are always pushed down in the middle like this. I'm not sure which way I like them better. What do you think?
It was so nice chatting with you today. Hope you have a great day!
Rhondi
xo
Hi Rhondi,
ReplyDeleteI love how your pillows turned out! I am sewing pillows right now too for my patio.. Its always great to be able to reuse and re-purpose fabric.
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
I love the idea of reusing a tablecloth for your lovely pillows. I've seen pillows pushed down in the middle, too, but have no idea why as I'm not a decorator!♥♫
ReplyDeleteHi, Rhondi, your new cushion covers are brilliant! I like them plumped up neat and square, not squashed in the middle, but that's just a personal preference. If my husband tidies up, he always squashes them down in the middle. Or rests them so that they are standing on the point of a corner, a look I don't like at all. But if I'm lucky enough to get someone else to tidy up, I make it a point never to complain! :o)
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely Rhondi, so good to re-use nice things. I like pillows to be square!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to re-use that lovely tablecloth, Rhondi. It is beautiful piece of fabric. Coincidentally, I have six pillows in the guest room, all made from a table cloth I found at Kohl's that was just the perfect print. As to the 'squash or not to squash' question. I think it's just to show that the pillows are down and have been 'plumped'. I find it rather an affectation - I like them square.
ReplyDeleteHi Rhondi,
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are lovely. They look so nice paired with your other ones on the bed. What a great idea ~ reusing your tablecloth. You are so creative!
Rhondi, it makes me smile to see a post from you. I miss your beautiful photos and thoughtful words.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this textile is too pretty not to be enjoyed. The pillows were a perfect choice.
Why hello, nice to hear from you and always nice to see a re-purpose project. I personally enjoy them nice and plump. That tablecloth turned into fantastic pillows,thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know which method of closing you used and maybe a little detail of the edge of the pillows too. :) I have been on a major sewing kick myself lately but with only mediocre camera (on my cell phone) to use for pictures my blogging has suffered immensely!
Sometime we don't need to spend a dime for a simple things.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of re-use old table cloth.
Your pillows look great. Wonderful to see your post!
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Rhondi! I've missed you! How nice to see you post and your pillows look so pretty! You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Your pillows are pretty! I'm glad to see them and how nice they look..being that they are square. I bought two large square down filled pillows that seem too big for our queen size bed. But maybe I just need two smaller pillows that are also square in front of them? I"d love to get mine to 'work' Did you just overlap the back I wonder...
ReplyDeleteGreat repurpose, Rhondi, and they look just perfect. I am not one for the "karate chop" look with pillows. I like my plump and poofy.
ReplyDeleteThink of you often.♥
Wonderful! I love the way they both look in the second picture. What a smartie you are to think of doing this. They look great together. I enlarged that picture and was excited to see the first print had little teacups. Can't see that in the small size. A lover of teacups....
ReplyDeleteNow, if you are, please come and visit Lady B and me. We love teacups, teapots, afternoon tea outings, pretty tea things. If you do too, we are having a giveaway, you may be interested in.
Take care, Ruthie from:http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com