Wednesday, January 9, 2013

WINTERY SWEATER PILLOWS



This might just be one of my favorite projects! These cozy accent pillows were a snap to make and they give a big punch off fuzzy warmth to my winter decor!

The best part is they cost next to nothing to make... I made both pillows in just a little over one hour...







I'm using a lot of white accents this winter... with lots of texture. The sweater pillows lend an extra layer of interest and nubbiness!






I picked up 2 winter white ladies sweaters at Goodwill... they both had an attractive pattern. I thought they would play nicely together. One of the sweaters reminded me of snowballs... perfect for winter!






I think the fun of making a sweater pillow is it's individual uniqueness! I let each sweater dictate the way it would finally look.





It's all about the detail!

This  pillow got a mish-mosh of buttons to close it up...








And the other less detailed pillow... got a ruffle!








Stop back on Saturday for a step-by-step SWEATER PILLOW TUTORIAL.  Sew (wink) easy!




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40 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Sew Cute! ;)

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  2. Erin~Just*GrandJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    These are really beautiful! I love the way you embellished them! Getting sweaters at Goodwill is a great idea. I will keep an eye out for pretty ones like this!

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  3. JbooJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Love it!! Those are beautiful!

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  4. LisaJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Sew pretty! And they look beautiful on your new sofa!

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  5. Sunflowers With SmilesJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Love the look! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Pamela GordonJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    These are really sweet Yvonne. Perfect for our cold winter here. I think I need to make a trip to the thrift store. :)

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Ok, I really have to make some of these. They do look fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  8. AndreaJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    love these! I look forward to your tutorial-buttons scare me!

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Yvonne, those are so cute. You have no reply comment blogger on still so I will tell you here. Yes, I am going to Haven and can't wait to meet you!

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  10. Kristen WhitbyJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    So, so lovely!! I love their detail!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Can't wait to read how you made them. They are so warm and cozy looking. I hope you took a nap in their midst after making them! Still can't believe it only took a little over an hour. Very impressive to this inept sewer. Melinda

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  12. Natalie @ Blossoming VisionsJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    They are gorgeous! Job well done!

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  13. Anita at Cedar Hill January 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Yvonne, I just want to go snuggle in your cozy, sweater pillows. They look so inviting. I am thinking of making my own, because my favorite wool sweater was put in the dryer by my daughter and now is sized for a small dog. I kept it, so maybe I'll get with the program and make some pillows. Yours are darling. BTW, my internet is back!!

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Very pretty, Yvonne! I love them both, but especially the one with the ruffle.

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  15. Mary Palumbo CollingsJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Yvonne, Those are absolutely gorgeous... can't believe you found the sweaters at goodwill. Such a cozy look for winter and I love that they are winter white. Have a great day... Mary

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  16. CindyJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    I love your gorgeous pillows! Cindy

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  17. SarahJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    These are delightful. Wish I had a sewing machine. I'd make some sweater pillows.

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  18. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    I love them both Yvonne!! Wish I knew how to sew!

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  19. The enchanted homeJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Oh these are sooo pretty! Love them. You are so inspirational! Always love to see what you are up to. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Yvonne these are so cute! I love sweater pillows!

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  21. Laura TurnerJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Great idea for all those outdated thrift shop sweaters. I love the textures!

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  22. GinaJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Oh those are just so cute! I love them!

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  23. LynnJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    The pillows really turned out cute Yvonne-enjoy:@)

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Those couldn't be cuter! love, love, love the buttons. My hubbie gave me a sweater for Christmas that might have made a cute pillow...if it wasn't so UGLY! ha, but we all got a good laugh out of it and it got returned! Can't wait for the tutorial!
    Jenna

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  25. Sue@pineapplehillinteriorsJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Yvonne the pillows are so great. The textures of the sweaters are wonderful and the ruffles, so cute. I'm going to goodwill! Sure job.

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  26. Nici @ Posed PerfectionJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    These are so cute, Yvonne! I love the textures and especially love the little ruffle you made. See you in a bit for TTT.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  27. Andrea at Opulent CottageJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    These are lovely! So cozy. This is going on my project list for sure, thanks Yvonne!
    xo, Andrea

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  28. reFresh reStyleJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Love your pillows! The button details are perfect!
    Debbie

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  29. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Love the Sweater Pillows, so cute and cozy, love the details!

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  30. MariaJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    What beautiful pillows! So pretty and wintery!

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  31. thistlewoodfarmJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Totally pinned it! What a great idea, Yvonne!

    Thanks so much for inspiring me today!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!
    karianne

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  32. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    That is sooo easy and doable! What an awsome project idea! I'm heading to Goodwill and going to try it myself! Thanks for the idea!

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  33. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Those are adorable! I love all the different textures too. I'll be checking out your tutorial for sure. I'm a new follower!
    Jamie

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  34. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I just bought a beautiful cable knit sweater at Goodwill to make pillows with so I can't wait to see your tutorial. I can figure out the obvious, but I wasn't sure if I cut the sweater what I should do to make sure the knitting doesn't all unravel! I'm now following you so I don't miss your instructions.

    Thanks,
    Julie

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  35. Jeannie and LindaJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Yvonne,Thanks for hosting a beautiful party Becky!
    So many great posts to explore! Those pillows are gorgeous!

    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  36. Keeping It CozyJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Your pillows are beautiful! I love the different textures together. I look forward to the tutorial!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love what you did with these sweaters! I featured them on my Saturday favorites!

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  38. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Yvonne, I thought I'd left a comment here, but just wanted to say how adorable and cozy comfy these are. I'd like to jump in the middle of them and cuddle up! really pretty!

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  39. Christina at I Gotta Create!January 14, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Yvonne I LOVE your pillows! So beautiful and the textures are fantastic.

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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  40. The Charm of HomeJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    That is a really cozy makeover! Love it! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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