Monday, July 5, 2010

Where Did This Pillow Come From?

I am NOT an assembly line designer. 
Meaning, I truly dislike having to repeat myself.
I don't mind making 10 pillows...as long
as they're NOT ALL THE SAME!
  
 So I really enjoy it when someone brings me
something unique!

Enter this piece of burlap found at the thrift store.
When a friend brought this over I could
tell it was originally supposed
to be something else...
I just wasn't sure what!

Printed around the edge was a website.


So I looked it up and found this...

Our burlap was intended to be a hooked rug!


But we had other plans for this fun piece!
So with some remnant fabrics, black trim
 and a feather pillow form...

We turned the thrift store find into...

this adorable pillow!


Here it is in her home!

I love that we can take something
intended for one thing
and make it into something entirely different!







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15 comments:

  1. Cathy~Mille FleurJuly 5, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Love it! It is so beautiful and unique and whimsical! I love the trim you used too and it looks perfect in it's new home!

    You are sooooo talented...really!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 5, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Love the black trim and white ruffle on this pillow, Sonya! I don't think I could make the same pillow twice just from lack of enough fabric and, anything involved, I would just forget how I did it.

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  3. StacyJuly 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    The black trim makes this pillow so special! Very pretty.

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  4. Beth McAlexanderJuly 6, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Very cute pillow...as usual. I like your pillow better than it's original intent!

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  5. AngelaJuly 6, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Just found your blog via a commenter on my blog. Love it. Love what you do with fabric. I don't know how to turn a sewing machine on and it DRIVES ME CRAZY cause I'm a DIYer and there are so many things I could do if I knew how to sew. Would love to teach myself when there's time some day. Until then, my windows will likely remain bare. My pillows will be store bought and my lampshades will be painted (that's my lame attempt to customize). Your window treatments are superb. Love it all.

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  6. AngelaJuly 6, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Meant to weigh in on the color question. Normally I would advocate for color but in your case your neutral walls do such a great job showcasing your fabric creations and none of your rooms appear bland or boring.

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  7. SuzanneJuly 7, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Fabulous repurposed pillow. Love the design!

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  8. KimMalkJuly 7, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Love! What a great idea. I came looking to see if you had anything for Fabric Fun Thursday. :). You have fabric fun most days.

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  9. The House CreativeJuly 7, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    great pillow! Love the way it turned out. Burlap is great isnt it?

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  10. AngieJuly 8, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Such a cute and unique pillow!

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  11. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}July 8, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    What a great pillow! I love the ruffled sides. Soooo cute!

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  12. TinaJuly 8, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Wow, Great pillow! I have said those very words. "I'm not an assembly line" creator. Can't make myself repeat. I relate.
    First time visiting your blog. Enjoyed it.
    T

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  13. fleurcottageJuly 8, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    cool...cool! i often see similiar @ GW & will be on the lookout!

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  14. Red Cat CardsJuly 8, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Oh I love your adorable whimsical pillow!! How precious !

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  15. One Crafty Chick's CreationsJuly 15, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Love it!

    Michelle @ One Crafty Chick's Creations

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