Last spring I whipped up a couple of pillows for a quick fix.
Anybody recognize them? I’d be surprised if anybody does! They were only in the background of some of the pictures in previous posts. Well, I think they have served their purpose very well, but I think it is time to give them a makeover. I love the fabric, but I wanted to spice them up. I had just enough fabric to do so!
From Plain Jane to all ruffled up! Doesn’t it look cute?
For the second pillow I made a ruffled flower. Which one do you guys like better?
There’s my Bloomingdale’s pillow knock off in the back. It’s odd that it looks smaller than the ruffled pillow when they are the exact same size! Huh!
Since the front and back of the pillows were already sewn together, I couldn’t sew on my ruffles with my sewing machine. I had to sew the ruffles by hand. Eek! I am so sloooooooow when it comes to hand sewing!! It felt like it took forever to get them done, but I was very pleased with the end result. It was worth it! Besides, it never hurts to get some practice, right?
I’m loving my pillows, and sure hope ya’ll do too!
Come find them at these awesome linky parties where you can find me every week. See you there!
shirley@housepitalitydesigns said:
You did it again…another stunner!..I have seen these in higher end shops for mucho bucks…they are beautiful….
Dina said:
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!!!
Sahara said:
Mayse!! They are so cute. I’m absolutely loving the first one. I can’t believe you did it all by hand! Awesome.
Amy @ whilewearingheels.blogspot.com said:
Looks like you aren’t just a talented cake maker. You quite a skilled pillow maker and remaker :)
MsXpat said:
Lovely handy work :0) very ‘festive’.
Maha said:
Beautiful! I love the colors you chose!
Wendy @HerBallistic Garden said:
They’re beautiful! They were pretty before, but now they’re gorgeous…think I like them both equally! xo wendy
Emily Morgenstern said:
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the fabric choice (I’m beginning to think I could dwell in your home very comfortably!) ;-)
nicethingsinmylife said:
just love them both, i’m going to have to have a go, thanks
Salwa said:
Can you come remake my apartment? lol! I love the print and the ruffles. I like the mix of having both the regular ruffles and the the flower ruffles. What a fun way to add some spunk to the living room. :-)
serendipityandspice said:
Love Love Love the ruffled flower! I’m about to make some pillows for my couch.
BTW- You’ve been tagged: http://www.serendipityandspice.com/2012/03/blog-tag-are-you-it.html :)
Jenn@eatcakefordinner said:
Oh my gosh – those pillows look so much butter! What a genius idea.
Mindie said:
Beautiful pillow, love the print and the ruffles.
Esra said:
So so so nice! I love both, but the ruffled flower pillow has that extra umph;D great job!
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cassidy said:
oh wow! Really love the printed fabric with the ruffles! Gorgeous!!
Meeha said:
I love the round flower ruffle soooooooo much! Visiting from Tutus and Tea Parties (my link is http://meehameeha.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-make-spring-vignette-in-5.html).
Lauren said:
Beautiful! I love the ruffles!
Angela@TheNotSoFunctionalHousewife.com said:
They are both beautiful! It would be hard to choose just one style! Very nice!
~Angela
Karen @ Folk Haven said:
These were so worth the time investment of hand sewing! Nice work, as always. :-)
Heather Lay said:
They’re both really cute but I LOVE the on with the flower shaped ruffle!
http://www.cupcakeloveaffair.blogspot.com
Amy @ MahliMoo said:
They are both awesome! And yay for the hand sewing. I hate hand sewing with a passion!
thistlewoodfarm said:
What an AWESOME idea! I love how you used a little something extra to make them so special!
Thanks for the inspiration.
blessings,
karianne
Lina said:
Gorgeous pillows!! love them both! Those colors are so fab.
Lina @ fancy frugal life
Danielle said:
I like them both. They are so sweet!
Amanda said:
These turned out super cute! I think I love the flower shaped ruffle the best! :)
Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com said:
I really love all the ruffles!!! They are so cute!!! thanks for sharing! xoxo- Rachel
Tamara @ Etcetorize said:
Very pretty! Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize~
Deanna @ Little Green Bow said:
Super cute! I love the texture. Stopping by from Sew Can Do. Cheers!
Pamela @ InspiredByFelicity.blogspot.com said:
I don’t know why but i like the one with the vertical ruffles the best – they are both great though.
feltsocute said:
Love them – especially the vertical ruffles. And I’m SO impressed you hand sewed them!!!
Jami @monstermamas said:
cute! I love the flower one :)
Megan said:
Those are fantastic!! Megan
Lori said:
These pillows were cute before, but you made them awesome and beyond! I can’t believe you did the ruffles by hand…what patience! I’m glad I found your blog. I’m a new follower. I would love if you stopped by and followed back. Hope to see you soon, Lori
Pudel - design said:
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
Your pillow looks gorgeous;)
Lovely greetings…
http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/2012/03/giveaway-time.html
Natasha said:
I would love it if you could share this on my link party – Serenity Saturday
http://serenityyou.blogspot.com/search/label/Serenity%20Saturday
Natasha xxx
Kelley said:
I love the flower ruffle! So pretty!
Thanks for linking up to Financial Friday! Im going to share this on my twitter and facebook today :)
Cathy@My1929Charmer said:
I so love fabric, and both are cute, but I really like the one with vertical ruffles. So fun to make pillow, can change a room instantly. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best.
ColleenB. said:
Oh my, what gorgeous pillows and such pretty fabric.
Just a few throw pillows and it can change the whole decor of a room and adds that little extra something special.
ColleenB.
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said:
Cute pillows!
Sally said:
Those turned out adorable! I LOVE anything with ruffles…my favorite is the ruffle flower pillow! I’m your newest follower from the Jillify It Party. If you get a chance, I’d love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
Jenny said:
I love these pillows…this is something I have been wanting to do for a long time! I would love if you would link up to the Lovely Things Thursday Linky Party!
Katie@The Crafty Blog Stalker said:
Those pillows are absolutely gorgeous! I would love for to share with my readers on Blog Stalking Thursday!
http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-stalking-thursday-32.html
lisa said:
Love that fabric! They look so girly, pretty and springy!
Tammy said:
They look great!
Wendy said:
I love ruffles so much! I’ve been dying to make some ruffle pillows foever. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Jill @ Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons said:
Featured this today on our Kitchen Fun and Crafty friday link party http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/03/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_15.html We have also included a Sugarlicious giveaway!
JOY said:
Just wanted you to know I’ve enJOYed seeing these pillows at various parties. Congrats on getting featured. They are really an eye catcher and deserve the recognition.
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Amy said:
SO perfect for Drab to Fab. I want a pillow like this!
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April Fontenot said:
Thanks for linking to Sew Crafty Saturday! I featured you today!
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Rachel said:
I like the ruffle flower best, but they are both very pretty. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
heather said:
Love your pillows! Can never go with a ruffle :)
Would love to have link this up at Sunday Round UP!
3 blogs = 1 party
xx
Heather
http://www.heatherlyloves.com/2012/03/sunday-round-up-1_8663.html
Heather@The Black's Best said:
Your pillows are adorable! I love ruffles lately and might have to copy your ideas.
Bonnie said:
Can to share how you made these ruffles?
I love the look!!
Stacey said:
Cute pillows…very sweet. Great colors!
Thanks for coming by to link up – please come back this Thursday as well!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Beth @ AuntBsKitchen said:
These are good fun. You did a nice job on both of them.
Kelly Rowe (@LiveLaughRowe) said:
Lovely :) Thanks so much for linking up at Live Laugh Linky! Hope you’ll stop by again this week.
mychampagnetastebeerbudget said:
just amazing…love themmmmmmm
thx for stopping by
Rasha@mychampagnetaste
JaneEllen Jones said:
Love the material on the pillows and the ruffles are awesome, what a lot of work. That’s great that you kept at it even tho it was tedious.
I’ve been doing alot of hand sewing myself making fabric flowers for headbands and barretts. Hopefully I’ll be able to sell them. I gave my granddaughters one each and hope they’ll wear them to school and their friends will want one. AT least I sure hope so.
I”m not good at cold calling on businesses but don’t know of any other way to sell them. Can’t afford to market them any other way. I thought I’d take them to the hair salons that are in the closest town to us, see what happens. We live about 6miles from neartest small town. We’re out in rural area.
Keep up the good work, love your projects, the table scape you did with candle holders and books, very nice.
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