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Bloomingdale's, Crafts, DIY, Doilies, Fabric Flowers, Inspiration, Pillows, Sewing, Vintage Lace
Whenever I make a trip to Anthropologie (and Godiva for my free monthly truffle!), I tend to cut through Bloomingdale’s (Home) because there’s almost always a parking spot for me there. That one spot as if it’s waiting just for me! Back in September, on one of my trips, as I was passing through Bloomingdale’s on my way back to my car, I spotted this pillow…
I absolutely LOVED the pillow, but not for $118! I decided I’m going to make one myself, so I quickly snapped a picture with my iPhone. As you can see, at a quick glance the pillow appears to be covered in doilies, but in actuality they are not. But that’s what I was going to use to imitate the design of this pillow! I have not had the chance to actually make the pillow until recently. I know, took me long enough:P Anyway, here is my version….
Pretty close, don’t ya think?! I LOVE it!! I honestly wasn’t expecting to find fabric that is practically the exact same color! The doilies come from different places and were different shades. One of the doilies was already a similar beige to the original pillow. In order to get the other doilies the same shade (or close to same) as the one doily, I dyed them with tea. They didn’t have to soak for long before reaching the desired color. I sewed the doilies on first before sewing the front and back of the pillow together. And VOILA! You’ve got yourself a copycat! Just last week I passed through Bloomingdale’s again, and the pillow was still there at regular price!
I had found some of the doilies I used at an antique shop. Along with those cotton doilies, I also found oh so pretty vintage lace doilies that I just couldn’t pass up! Wanna see how I used them?
Another pillow of course! Hey, I was in pillow mode:P This one is no copycat… my own personal design! What do you think?
Inspiration is everywhere! I hope you found some in today’s post!
Please join me and my fellow crafters at these linky parties. You will find today’s creations there!
Maysem! You did an awesome job…they’re beautiful! and inspiring!
xo
Awesome job! I love the doilies! You’re so talented! :)
~Angela
The Not So Functional Housewife
I love doilies used in creative ways, you did a beautiful job.
I love your pillows. I agree with you, inspiration is everywhere.
How fun is that pillow? Awesome execution!
Yours is much prettier than the original! Very nice.
I like your pillows more then the other ones. So cute!
Simply Superb, Maysem you are rocking! keep it up :)
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Love love love this pillow! You have great ideas! Its Linky party time again at http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/2011/12/27/the-linky-party-1227-1231/ Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE IT!!! SO creative…Hope you had an AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL Christmas with your family.. : )) Wishing you a success filled and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO COME.. Thanks for being a great bloggy bff this year.. Cheers to SO much more.. xoxoxoxox..
That looks great! And it looks practically the same as the bloomingdale’s version.
Pinned ;-)
Georgues pillow, I prefer yours to the original one.
Wish you a good day!
Seriously? All your pillows are fab! And to think some poor suckers at Bloomingdale’s right now paying an arm & leg for that pillow & yours is just as beautiful!
PS. I’m hosting a “Best of 2011” party. Hope you’ll swing by to share your favorite post of the year! http://delightfullynoted.blogspot.com/2011/12/showcase-partybest-of-2011-share-your.html
$118??? Sheesh! Way too much! I love your version. So much cuter and more affordable :)
I’d love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday. The party is up until Sunday! http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/12/your-whims-wednesday-39-and-features.html
Awesome job! I actually LOVE the depth that your doilies add to the pillow! Great knock off :) If I were to buy one I would much rather pay the $118 for yours!
So pretty…I’m inspired to make a pillow now! Thanks
Your pillow turned out beautifully! Every bit the heirloom as the Bloomingdale’s original.
Glad I saw your link-up at Rae Gun Ramblings and stopped by.
Happy New Year!
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Love what you did with the doilies! I adore the pillow :D
I love the pillows! I just got a sewing machine for my birthday and I can’t wait to start my first project, it will probably be a pillow for simplicity sake! Thanks for the inspiration, now following! :)
Great job, Maysem!
Okay, no joke, I like your version better! Absolutely BRILLIANT.
I’m seriously going to rip this idea off! I love it! ; )
Would also love for you to stop by for a visit!
~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)
I featured you amazing pillow today! Come check it out:)
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I love it!! It looks lovely and you did so well!!
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Lovely, I am going to try something similar. I am also featuring you this week on Thursday at Bacon Time :)
This is AWESOME.. I LOVE LOVE IT!!!!
thank youuu :) i`ll try it too
I LOVE this.. THANK YOU SO MUCH for linking last week, you are one of my FAV’S today.. I love how unique these are.. AS ALWAYS YOU INSPIRE!!! Please stop in and have a look/snag a button. I absolutley adore..Thanks SO much again.. WIshing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR.. Hope you can link up again today.. http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/01/pininspirational-thursday-15-linky.html
This is so pretty! You’ve got a new follower in me!
Dianna
Beautiful pillows! Visiting from Artsy Girl…
Love the pillow!
Hi, I’m glad you’ve seen the little shout out I gave on this post at the Blog Guidebook – have a great day!
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I love the doily pillow. I have several small doilies my grandmother made and I’ve been holding them trying to come up with an idea on how to use and display them. Now I know what to do! Thanks for sharing this great idea.