Saturday, November 13, 2010

Crochet Topped Pillow

Thursday I had the day off and spent most of the day here at home.  I decided to create something that I could complete in a couple of hours.  I had just been to the Goodwill and found some new linens and was reminded of some that I had found in similar bag at Goodwill a while back.

This is the crocheted piece I found.  It was stained and a few things were loose on it so I washed it and let it dry in the sun.  All of the stains are gone.  I really like birds and yellow and blue are some of my favorite colors. 

This picture was taken before the stains were removed.

I began looking around my sewing room and found this towelling.  I bought towelling at an antique store in two colors, this and a lighter one with just a blue line on the edges.  I purchased this a few years ago so I have forgotten what I paid for it but I know it wasn't much.

I love the color of this towelling

Notice the yellow and blue stripes on either side.

I folded down the edges about 2 inches, pressed and sewed 1/4 inch away from the fold, then pressed toward the center to make a pleat. 

It is hard to see but both edges have a 1/4 inch seam on the folded edge.

I decided to have two seams so I folded the fabric again 3/4 inch away from the first folded edge.  The seams were all pressed toward the center (I am not sure why I pressed them in and not out, hmmm, I guess that's the way it is)

Here it is ready for the crochet work to be centered on the fabric and hand sewn on.

A closer look at the corners.

All sewn together and ready for a pillow form to stuff  inside.  I made one from muslin to fit the measurements.


Stuffed and sewn closed and now on a chair in my dining room.


The picture below shows a closer look at the edging and the little pleats all around the pillow.

The pillow was sitting in this chair just to have its picture taken, I am not sure where it will find its new home.  I do know that I had a lot of fun making it.
I am linking to November Creative Spirit Challenge at Whimsical Musings 
 the Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming
Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts

21 comments:

  1. Sherry, that is cute! I have a towel almost exactly like that. I will have to try making it into a pillow.

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  2. That crocheted piece is so unique! You are so creative.

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  3. Oh, how pretty, Sherry And thanks so much for linking it up!!!! It's a beautiful creation!
    So happy to have you join the challenge!!
    XO

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  4. You are one of these people that can pick up anything and make it aren't you? I am jealous. That pillow is cute!

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  5. Hi Sherry,
    I just love your pillow and the fabric that you used to make it. It's perfect for the chair.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a nice comment. I am following you now and I hope you will follow me too. We can get to know each other better.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. I love doing projects like this. Accidental happenings create the most beautiful pieces. I love this one very much. I'm partial to little birds and bunnies and this is truly a comforting pillow. Hugs and thank you for stopping by my blog. Tammy

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  7. Very pretty!!!! You have amazing talent Sherry.

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  8. Gorgeous! I love the pleats, you are obviously a more patient sewer than me! I would never take the time to put in pleats and then I would never get them straight, but the pleats make all the difference!

    Carol

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  9. What a great idea--how delightful!

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  10. Love your cute little pillow. You did a great job of creating! Use what you have. Don't you love the goodwill?..and all thrift stores as well. Such fun to find treasures.

    Smiles and Blessings,
    Nancy

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  11. Oh, how cool! I love the birds in yellow. What a great thrift store find. Thanks for showing this great project and how you completed it. I love your blog posts! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. You are very creative and talented. I have no sewing skills at all other than reattaching a button or fixing a small seam. :)

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  13. Looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Found you through cottage instincts.

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  14. Just popped over from Raspberry Rabbits. Your creativity is amazing. Love how the pillow turned out.

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  15. The pillow turned out beautiful, Sherry! I love it, very creative!

    Hugs'
    Catlyn

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  16. WOWSERS! Gorgeous piece, Sherry!

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  17. Sherry, your pillow is truly special! Such whimsy and personality! I would be proud to have it in my home! Thank you for sharing it with us! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments!

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  18. Your pillow is gorgeous! What a great way to repurpose the vintage crocheted piece. I've never heard of towelling before, but I love the look!

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  19. That pillow is super cute Sherri! Love it!

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