When I think of making a new pillow, my first thought is "which details to use today?" Huge, gorgeous ruffle? two ruffles? fringe? piping? one fabric? two fabrics? bunches of fabrics?...the list goes on.
The style I'm showing you today is one of my favorites (but then again most of them are favorites), the Double Ruffle Box Pillow. I'm not sure, but I may have just made that name up.
Several years ago, when my two oldest girls still lived at home and shared a room, I made two of these pillows. One for each of their beds. The pillow measures approximately 24" square, with a 2" boxing (hence the name) and 1.5" double ruffles. The insert is a 26" feather.
During their college years, somehow Kaleigh ended up with both pillows. Courtney, still not sure how this happened, is quite frustrated by the fact. (First they fight over toys and now pillows.) The pillows now reside in Kaleigh's living room on her vintage, absolutely adorable, stunning in it's original condition, I wish I'd seen it first, Craig's List sofa.
Photo by K from her Blog
Here's a sneak peek (because I don't know WHEN I'll be ready for a reveal) of pillows I recently made for my bedroom in this style.
A tip: to keep in mind if you'd like to try this style. Due to the boxing, the size of your pillow insert needs to be larger than the actual pillow cover size. For instance, my pillow inserts were 26" with the pillow cover a 24" square. You could probably even use a 26" feather in a 22-23" pillow cover if you like a tight fit.
This pillow was inspired by pillows seen at Carolyn Westbrook Home.
Love her style!
What's your favorite pillow?
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Sonya, your pillows are so pretty. Thanks for leading me to Carolyn Westbrook Home. That is awesome sight.
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ReplyDeletethese are so pretty and I know it takes time and patience to make these. You are super talented.
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Sissie
your creativity never ceases to amaze me - so pretty with those double ruffles.
ReplyDeleteI am can not wait!! I have been hunting high and low for two just like those for the guest bedroom! Oh how I wish I could sew like you!
ReplyDeleteNice, Sonya, I've never made this style, it's so chunky and lush.
ReplyDeleteLove the double ruffles, so much better than one ;)
ReplyDeleteHey it's me! :) And um PUHleeze mother we never fought over toys, besides that one year Court got the Bride china doll and I got the goat herder one or whatever she was and i thought she was ugly and wanted to trade and Court wouldn't (so selfish). Besides that we just skipped straight to clothing:) and now pillows! (It's useless she's never getting them back; they match my couch perfectly!)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is any one of them that you make! Your style is just timeless and I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda
Ewww I love!!! Do you sell these? If so please let me know at kimsokiechic@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love those Sonya! They really do just seem extra comfy/cozy and as always I am super impressed with your incredible skills! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Beautiful pillows...and the ones for your bedroom look gorgeous, as well. That style is very unique (in a good way!)
ReplyDeleteYou always have the fanciest pillows. They are beautiful. I love these box pillows.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! And that fabric is just timeless. Your girls may be fighting over those for quite some time. That vintage sofa is yummy!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful,i love them and i love that book too i have poured over it for hours xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Sonya. I don't think I've seen a double ruffle box pillow before! That vintage sofa is great too.
ReplyDeletehave a great day~ Lu
What's my favorite pillow?? ALL of YOUR pillows! Love the fabric on the ones you made for your daughters, plus the new ones you made for your room. And, of course, LOVE the double ruffle! You are so talented...
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Gloria
Gorgeous pillows and such a great detail. I really like the neutral ones, but that vintage floral is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhat is my favorite style? All the ones you make! The pillows you made in the vintage print for your daughters are so pretty and so is the sneak peek of the ones you made for yourself.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sonya, for linking to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate you!
Now that is gorgeous but then every single thing you make is!!
ReplyDeleteSonya,I love ALL of your pillows! Thank you for visiting my blog.We live in Front Royal, Va. in the mtns.... right across from D.C. Where is Basset, Va? Is it in the southern part of the state?
ReplyDelete{Just love that your girls still fight over your pillows!}
Audrey