I wasn't sure how freezer paper stencils would work on burlap. Turns out it works great! For the burlap ruffles on both pillows I cut the selvage edges off of my yardage of burlap (the stuff left over from the bedroom floor) so that it wouldn't fray. Brilliant, huh? {Also, burlap is really scratchy so the dog keeps off of it. Bonus!} So, it's still bright and fun, in my opinion, and not so girly as to offend the male sensibilities in the room. That's my kind of design!
1.07.2011
Freshening Up a Bit
In the midst of all my Christmas preparations I squeezed in a sewing project -- just didn't squeeze in the blog post about it. Our house is bright and fun. Well, bright at least. I like a lot of color. I've been feeling the need lately to add some more feminine touches, hence the mermaid blue furniture and chandeliers. I decided my old throw pillows covered in t-shirts needed to be girl-ified, too. Enter the ruffles:
I wasn't sure how freezer paper stencils would work on burlap. Turns out it works great! For the burlap ruffles on both pillows I cut the selvage edges off of my yardage of burlap (the stuff left over from the bedroom floor) so that it wouldn't fray. Brilliant, huh? {Also, burlap is really scratchy so the dog keeps off of it. Bonus!} So, it's still bright and fun, in my opinion, and not so girly as to offend the male sensibilities in the room. That's my kind of design!
I wasn't sure how freezer paper stencils would work on burlap. Turns out it works great! For the burlap ruffles on both pillows I cut the selvage edges off of my yardage of burlap (the stuff left over from the bedroom floor) so that it wouldn't fray. Brilliant, huh? {Also, burlap is really scratchy so the dog keeps off of it. Bonus!} So, it's still bright and fun, in my opinion, and not so girly as to offend the male sensibilities in the room. That's my kind of design!
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They look fantastic and great together!
ReplyDeleteWill you make me one?? I love this it looks great :) I can't sew otherwise I would attempt to try this. P.S. I'm a new follower.
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These are great! That ruffled flower is so cool looking, and the monogram is really elegant. Great combo. I featured you today on my favorite things :)
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I found you from tatertots and jello and I love these. The monogram oneis my favorite, so elegant. I need things like you - a little girly, but not to much because of all the testosterone in my house.
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thanks!
Love the burlap pillow. Did you see the one's in the Pottery Barn catalog for Christmas. Way fun. You have great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!!! Burlap + ruffles = AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! It would take a lot more than burlap to keep my dog off the couch though LOL! Would love to see you at my weekend linky party sometime :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amy. I just love your pillows the big "g" is so graphic and the floral design made your burlap take on a more feminine vibe. Hugs, Kim
ReplyDeleteI have sooo been wanting to make the monogram burlap pillow too! Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute - I love anything burlap!
ReplyDeleteI've put together a round up of crafts using burlap on Craft Gossip today and included your project. :) You can see it here
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