My sister came to visit yesterday and she mentioned that she was thinking of getting some new pillows for her couch. I'm sure she had NO idea that I would whip out some upholstery samples and pillow forms before she could even finish her sentence. It was merely a passing comment. Well, she should have known better. Ha!
I immediately started picking out suitable fabrics from my stash of sample squares that have been sitting in my closet for years. (thanks to my dear friend Amy.) Within about 30 minutes or less, I would say, she had 2 new couch pillows. Aren't they lovely???
Uhm.... I'm thinking about some new pillows for my sofas! *lol*
ReplyDeleteLove the pillows you made... and sure your sister is thrilled!
You are a very sweet sister! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYay for sisters! An upholstery squares!
ReplyDeleteYou're a great sister! I have to sew for my sister too! she never learned how. =( I think that's in her favor. =)
ReplyDeletegreat idea! i have some upholstery samples, too, but mine are too small to work for pillows. i have been cutting them into tumbler shapes with the thought that i will make a tumbler quilt to use as a car quilt. nothing fancy, just something to throw on the seat if needed. love your pillows!
ReplyDeleteI, too, have been making pillows! Isn't it fun? It completely changes the look of a room with some fresh pillows tossed around. Yours look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pillows!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a fantastic sister :o))!!!
Beautiful pillows! What a great use of sample squares.
ReplyDeleteyou're awesom
ReplyDeleteThey are WONDERFUL! I want some too :D.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous pillow covers! I'm sure your sister is glad she mentioned that she wanted some pillows! They are so easy to make and do make great gifts.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Sounds like you're not just a crazy mom that quilts, but a crazy sister!
ReplyDeleteNice pillows..
ReplyDeleteUnos cojines preciosos, pero es que esas telas son maravillosas.
ReplyDeleteNice! I should have told you I need pillows! Actually, I don't need any pillows.
ReplyDeleteI've just made cushions for my sister too, for her birthday. So quick and easy to make,a real satisfaction starter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillows. Lucky sister!
ReplyDeleteIf you weren't you, I wouldn't believe it. I'm not surprised about the fabric stash but I am a little surprised about the pillow forms. I wish we had Ikea near us...
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Simple but effective!
ReplyDeleteWell, aren't you the speedy one? (Like I didn't know that already???) Pretty! And I bet your sister is thrilled!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I always tell myself I'm going to make pillows, and pillow cases...but sadly I never get around to it. I'm going to take a cue from you and just do it. lol No thinking...just doing!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, and enjoy your memorial day.
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ReplyDeleteSweet is right! You are a good sister! She better be careful not to mention that she also needs a new couch!
ReplyDeleteThese pillows are beautiful and you are an awesome sister!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to do and the pillows are delightful!
ReplyDeleteWoop IKEA pillow forms, I cant help but buy these, I really need to get round to making some things with them :p
ReplyDeleteYou are an awesome sister. The pillows are great. I love the coordinating colours idea. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for quite awhile now...your quilts are beautiful! I'm a new blogger, and am learning. Check me out sometime!
ReplyDeleteNeed another sister?
ReplyDeleteAwesome pillows :)
you rock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sister....nice looking pillows
ReplyDeleteI AM thrilled with the pillows. Thanks again. They look great on the couch. Adam has had a hard time keeping them there, though. He thinks they are throw pillows. Literally.
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever! I love these pillows. Lucky sister.
ReplyDeleteOh WoW! I'm working on 2 envelope pillows and was so surprised to learn that you had sewn 2, also!
ReplyDeleteYour sis must be so happy!
~Judy
Isn't it nice to be able to make something for someone! That's just the best part about sewing.
ReplyDeleteI thought that fabric looked familiar!!! Glad you were able to put it to good use!!! Maybe someday I'll use up some of mine!
ReplyDeletePillows are my weakness.....they look lovely. Good job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool use for old upholstery samples! What a neat thing to snag! :)
ReplyDeleteI made my first quilted pillow a couple of weeks ago and want to make like a bazillion more. So. Much. Fun.
I don't have a sister....:( Will you adopt me?
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeeeous.