I’m always drawn to throw pillows everywhere I go. I certainly don’t need any more, but of course I can always make room for one more. Well, while perusing the GW (Goodwill Thrift Store) this past weekend, I spotted these pretty placemats:
Pretty Ikat pattern I dig |
Once I ran them through the washer (they are from a thrift store after all), I ironed them gently to remove any wrinkles and creases.
Recycled a pillow insert I already had and put it inside the opened up placemat:
Folded the ends down and held them together with sewing pins:
Lastly, I sewed a simple straight line across with my sewing machine (by the way, this is the only sewing I can do, with or without a machine. Don’t judge me!)
Side Note:
Special thanks to my MIL for the sewing tute a few weeks back. Otherwise, I’d be sharing with you on how to add fabric glue to ‘sew’ this baby up!
Again don’t judge me, and don’t knock the fabric glue; it’s how I made these pillows (and so many more that I don’t have pics of)!
Pillows on my front porch |
That was all it took to go from this:
I had one pillow insert, so I made just one throw pillow and still have another placemat to get creative with. What would my bloggy friends suggest I do with it? Frame it? Make another pillow? I’m open to suggestions!
Love, Barbara
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Decor & Harmony says
Great pillow :) It’s amazing what you can do with a simple straight line. You should check out the pillow palooza that’s goning on at “it started with paint” you will fit right in, it started today :)
Chase the Star says
Thank you! And thanks for the tip on the ‘pillow palooza’! Have a great week!
Barbara
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Erica {let why lead} says
This is why blogs and pinterest are so useful for me—I do think outside the box creatively; I have to see others do it first! I would not have seen those at Goodwill and thought “pillow covers!” They look beautiful!
Chase the Star says
Thank you Erica!! So sweet of you to say!
Jenny says
Such a great idea, I have seen a lot of cute place mats that would work well! I am your newest follower from the Networking Blog Hop! I would love if you would check out my blog and if you like what you see please follow back :)
Modern Modest Beauty
Chase the Star says
Thanks for stopping by and for the follow Jenny! On my way over to your blog right now!
Linda @ it all started with paint says
Hahaha! I have the very same placemat pillow! Grabbed the placemat from Target’s sale aisle last summer and made a couple of those babies for my screen porch!
So naturally, I’m a big fan of your pillow!
So very happy that you linked up to our Pillopalooza slumber party!
:)
Linda
Chase the Star says
Thanks Linda! Great minds think alike ha ha! Have a great night!
Decor & Harmony says
I saw your pillow at the party :)
I misspelled a word on the previous post that’s why I deleted it.
Chase the Star says
Thanks again for letting me know about it!
Johnnie says
Very cute, Barbara. I will have to keep my eyes open for fun placemats.
Printable Decor
Saved By Love Creations
Chase the Star says
Thanks Johnnie!
Jenn Gray says
Great Idea, they look so nice. Bythewayjenngray.blogspot.com
Chase the Star says
Thanks Jenn!!
thistlewoodfarm says
What a clever idea! Love the navy and white combination!
Thanks for linking up to Pillowpalooza
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
karianne
Chase the Star says
Thank you for hosting and for stopping by!
Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble} says
Thanks so much for joining the Mingle With Us Blog Hop this week. This is such a cute idea!
Chase the Star says
Thank you Amanda!
Richella says
A great idea! I would never have thought to use a seam ripper to “open up” the placemat, but that’s brilliant! You got a great deal–isn’t it fun to find brand new things at the thrift store? :)
Chase the Star says
Thanks Richella! Definitely scored on this deal!
momto8 says
you’re kidding!! I would never in a million yrs have thought to use that placemat as a pillow cover..love it!!!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Chase the Star says
Thanks for stopping by and for the follow! On my way over to check out your place! Thanks for the compliment!
Maria Elena says
What an awesome idea! It is so pretty! I am addicted to pillows! I just can’t stop making them! LOL I am now going to keep my eyes open for pretty placemats! And. by the way, fabric glue is my best friend! And also hem tape! LOL Thank you for the inspiration!
Chase the Star says
Maria Elena, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used fabric glue and hem tape, isn’t it the best?! I wanted to go the traditional route and also put to use the sewing machine I got for Christmas!! Thanks for stopping by!!
Katherines Corner says
Brilliant! Thank you for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop Happy weekend wishes! xo
Chase the Star says
Thanks Katherine!
Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says
These came out great!! I love the fabric. Stopping by from Serenity Now linky party and your newest follower.
Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/04/another-coat-for-holly.html
Chase the Star says
Thanks for the visit and the follow Alisha! Love Holly’s new coat!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Totally Perfect!!! I’d love to have you share at my party…it JUST opened!!!
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html
XO, Aimee
Chase the Star says
Thanks Aimee, I’m on my way to your place!
Our Pinteresting Family says
What a great idea! I love those placemats they are beautiful as pillows. Your newest follower via the Lines Across My Face link party. Megan
Chase the Star says
Thanks Megan that’s very sweet! Thank you also for the follow! Have a lovely week!
Katie says
This is so cute! I love that Ikat design – what an awesome find!!
Chase the Star says
Thanks Katie!!! Not bad for a buck!! :)
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is a great project! The fabric design is really pretty. Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?
Chase the Star says
Thanks for the invite Shannah! I linked up and am a new follower! Have a great day!
Danielle says
This is such a great idea and so easy! Now I can’t wait to look for vintage placemats! Thanks for a great idea. Found you via Tip Junkie!
Chase the Star says
Thank you Danielle, love Tip Junkie! Going to check out your place!
Stacey says
Great idea that turned out so cute!!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Chase the Star says
Thank you for hosting Stacey!! Love your parties!
gail wilson says
Love these easy pillows… I made one for spring. Yours are cute and the price is right!!
gail
Chase the Star says
Thanks Gail!!
Ginger says
Featuring YOU today. :)
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/05/take-look-at-you-my-favorites.html
Chase the Star says
Thank you Ginger!!! Who knew my 99 cent pillow could so easily be transformed! Thank you very very much for the feature!
Chase the Star says
:) Thank you Ginger!! So sweet of you! I’m so excited!!! :)
Doreen says
Very nice! I love this idea! I’m a sewer (don’t hate me), but to be perfectly honest, sometimes it just makes more sense to glue things anyway, so never apologize for your methods. Whatever works! This will make me look at placemats in a whole different light now! Thanks for sharing (found you on Some Day Crafts).
Barbara Hiatt says
Doreen, thank you so much for stopping by and for the comment! Have a wonderful weekend!