I have seen these ruffle flower pillows everywhere and I just figured I could make them. This pillow is what we started with. It was $1 at the thrift store, and I loved the round shape of it and that is was not to firm. It was just perfect for this kind of project.
I just measured it and cut my top and bottom and side pieces out. I then cut a long strip 3 inches wide and folded it in half, and then started sewing in the middle and went out from there. In looking at it now I wish that I had ruffled the middle more, but I am not going to pick it out. It will just have to do.
I am going to add a little covered button to the center, because I do not like how it looks just plain and because I do not like to see all the stitches in the middle.
I have plans to make 2 more pillows for her bed in addition to a sham, and I have painted half of her bed. I have just under 2 months to get this done - so I have plenty of time. hahaha, because I know I will be busting my butt at the last minute.
Updated 2/15/11I just found the bloggers pillow party and wanted to add my fun pillow to it. I am not sure if I answered all of the questions so I will here to comply by the rules. I was inspired by all of the flowers that i see out there. I saw some done on pillows and knew exactly what I wanted to do! There is really no interesting techniques here. I gave some basic instructions in the beginning of the post, but this was a guess as you go kind of thing! ;) I already shared that this was made for Thing #2, when I get all of her bed stuff done.
Now check out this pillow party, because there are some beautiful things out there!
For the complete tutorial go here!
Very cute!
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ReplyDeletehow cute! i'm making pillows for my oldest's new bed...always on the search for new ideas.
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What a fantastic up-cylce! This looks great. I love the color. I'm a new follower.
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So cute! This truly looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteHey Jen!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow, super cute. I am so proud of you for getting it done while surrounded by kids:)
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Christine
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This is adorable. I'd love to see a tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteSince most of the country is under a blanket of snow, I've been dreaming of quiet snow days snuggled up at home crafting away. I think my fantasy has been conveniently omitting the bit where I would have little ones running around with cabin fever :)
ReplyDeleteLove the design you picked for the pillow, can't wait to see the quilt!
Fabulous!
ReplyDeletei saw a pillow like this at Target that i wanted but not for $30!!!!! come link up your creations at my Friday link party today www.smallfineprint.com
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty pillow. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love this! It's way better then that old pillow. So fun, I may just be trying it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing in FFA!
Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/
Very cute! I love a cute flower pillow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Adorable! Gonna feature it this week.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this! Love the shape, the color, and all those ruffles! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! I have to try this with muslin and maybe some wide lace? Yours is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is adorable! I agree that the button in the middle is a good idea. Wish I had a girl to make one for!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!!! We love the ruffles and girliness SO much we featured you again!! ;) Thanks for linking! Hope you'll check it out!
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I love the color! Yours turned out really pretty.
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Visiting from Embellishing Life - this is just so pretty, I love all those ruffles!
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You've been featured at this weeks Hookin Up with HoH #36!
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~Allison @ House of Hepworths
TOO cute and certainly a to-do-soon project for me
ReplyDeleteAmei é linda,entrei como sua seguidora,um beijo Brasileiro
ReplyDeleteI think it looks amazing!! Nice job!! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!
ReplyDeleteAwesome upcycle! I have a stack of pillows that are awaiting upcycling! I would love for you to link up any of your projects to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a new follower :)
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