Monday, April 19, 2010

Cheater Accent Pillow

I have been seeing lots of fun pillows popping up everywhere, including Tiffany’s incredible assortment, and I am always jealous because they are so adorable, but fall into that category of stuff that I just can’t mess with because I don’t have a sewing machine. (Other “stuff that I can’t mess with” are projects that require power tools, a husband who enjoys tackling projects around the house, an assumption that there is spare wood lying around, etc. I am happy for these limitations because they reduce the number of projects I can obsess with completing. But I digress.)  Anyway, I recently thought of a loophole for my pillow dilemma, and was able to make this fabulous pillow with no sewing involved!

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I had a large pillow sham that I wasn’t using, and this summer I cut up several pieces and framed them for some cheap art for our bedroom. The top half of the pillow sham was still intact, so I grabbed my handy stamp and fabric paint, and stamped a pattern across the top.

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I trimmed the edges so that they were straight, and then turned to my old friend, HeatnBond. I bonded (I don’t really know what you call this), about 3/4 of the way across my pillow with this stuff, waited for it to cool and then flipped it and stuffed it.

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I then bonded the last portion of the pillow. It was not easy to iron this part, especially while holding back the stuffing to make sure that it wouldn’t melt. But I still maintain that it was faster and easier (for me, anyway) then sewing.

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This just left the very end openings,

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which I also managed not to sew…

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and you never would be able to tell.

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The pillow had this decorative ruffled edge, which still shows on three sides, and since I closed up the bottom of the pillow, I didn’t need to worry about replicating this for uniformity or anything. Perfect and easy.

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If I hadn’t already used the rest of the sham, I could have easily made 2 pillows with no sewing!  Perfect!  I think this pattern with some white paint would look amazing on a bright fabric.  Hmm, where else do I need an accent pillow…?

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As always, we’ll be linking to some great parties this week with some amazing talent, so please drop by and check them out here.

 

29 comments:

  1. Thanks! this looks easy and fun. I also don't have a sewing machine.

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  2. I love the way it looks in your room. That blue wall color is gorgeous!

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  3. Now that is super cute! Great idea!

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  4. I like how you stenciled it - cute pillow...stop over for a chance for a giveaway

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  5. I love your pillow! And I love when I don't have to sew something so two thumbs up!

    Jeanine

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  6. Your pillow looks very expensive and I like that you did it yourself! Great job.

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  7. I fall into the same category as you - no sewing machine. You made this look easy. Thank you!

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  8. Hi!
    I'm so glad to find another Kentucky blogger!!! I love your blog!
    If you do any derby stuff let me know and I'll link it up for sure!!!
    Melissa

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  9. What CUTE THRIFTY no-sew pillow...come by and show it off at my PAR-TAY...hope to see you there:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

    I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!

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  10. This is a great no sew project!! Love that you used and old sham. Great job!!

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  11. I have those EXACT same limitations! And I've seen so many beautiful pillow ideas out there, it's driving me crazy. This is such a great idea.

    Thank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy, with Life in the Pitts.

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  12. I LOVE the stamp! It looks awesome!

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  13. So beautiful and easy. Great combo! I am going to have to get a stamp like that and try it out. I love it!

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  14. Love the stamping here! And terrific to post an idea for those who might not having sewing machines!

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  15. Great project! Very cute! If you have time, I'd love for you to come by and link up for my Friday Favorites party!

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  16. Very nice :D

    I may make these for my sofa in my living room!

    * I found you on It's Fun to Craft *

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  17. You are my hero! I love no sew projects and the pillow is CUTE!!!

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  18. That is a really cute project, good for you!!! Hugs, Cindy S

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  19. Love this!! My kids could even help with this! Thanks for linking up at Home and Family Friday. hope to see you next week too!

    Becca

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  20. LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I have a sewing machine... somewhere.... sitting all alone and dusty. I am afraid of it - the last few times I used it, it made me cry. So, no sewing for me! This is the perfect solution - and you absolutely cannot tell it wasn't sewn! Perfect!

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  21. What a great pillow! I love it! And it was so simple to make; just my kind of project--easy and super cute--and using things you already had!

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  22. What a darling pillow. That stamp is great!! I love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing at 'Look at me, I'm SO Crafty!' at Fun to Craft.

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  23. thanks for the awesome idea! I totally have that stamp!

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