Saturday, March 23, 2013

SPRING PILLOW LOVE




I have such a crush on pillows! And an even bigger obsession with making them myself. Give me a remnant and a little funky trim and I'll use it to make a pillow!

Even though my living room has two pieces of furniture in it right now, (until the bulk of it is delivered in mid April) I still wanted my sofa to be welcoming and pretty...









I was at the Calico Corner's Outlet recently (hi, girls!) and picked up a few on-sale remnants for pillow making.


I could not pass up this great cotton buffalo check... and look at the ca-ra-zy trim I found for it!!!









So fun and sassy! I'll be able to use this for any season.









This sweet Le Lapin pillow has been on my must-try list for awhile now!  I first saw it at CONFESSION OF A PLATE ADDICT. Debbie did a masterful tutorial complete with a printable transfer!

She was so nice to share with all of us!

I like her knock-off so much better than the original Ballard Design pillow!








I tweaked her directions just a little to make it my own.  I changed the stripe design just a tad.


I also made an envelope back closer because I wash my pillow cases and reuse my feather pillow inserts.


For a great an easy to follow tutorial for Le Lapin, click HERE.








HIPPITY-HOPPITY HAPPY SPRING!








27 comments:

  1. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeMarch 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Love your new pillows....so pretty!

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  2. KathysueMarch 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Isn't Debbie amazing, she does so many great projects and tutorials, she is making quite a name for herself with all her hard work. This is one of my favorite projects she has done and Mr. bunny boy looks fabulous with your new checked pillow, I bet everytime you walk into your room you smile!! Love the border you chose to use too. Did you see her darling little birds she made. Love those too.
    Happy weekend,
    Kathysue

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Wow, Yvonne, I love them both. That buffalo check is the other color I looked at for my chairs before I chose biscuit in the larger check. Love the curly trim you used. I love pillows with trim or cording added. Just makes them more professional looking.

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the shout out, Yvonne! I actually used a fabric marker, too...so much easier! Love the spring look on your sofa! Hugs...Debbie

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  5. Shannon @ A Cozy Place Called HomeMarch 23, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    I looove bunnies and this one is now one of my favorites. He has such a sweet look. Your pillows are very pretty and it looks like you did a great sewing job. I am sure you are anxious to get all the new furniture. I am anxious too because I can't wait to see the finished room. Have a great weekend, Yvonne!!

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  6. BLESS YOUR HEARTMarch 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Very cute and love the bunny! Erica
    ericasrunningjourney.blogspot.com

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  7. Andrea at Opulent CottageMarch 23, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Love your pillows! I need to go by CC and check out their remnants, I know they always have something good in there.

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  8. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    SO CUTE!!

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 23, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Love your new pillows, Yvonne! That buffalo check is great and I love that trim. I was at that Calico Corners outlet when we were in PA on vacation a few years ago. It was wonderful! I wish they had more of them.

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  10. SarahMarch 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Yvonne, I'm a pillow addict as well as a dish addict. '-) Your buffalo check and sweet le lapin design pillows are charming. Love the fun trim! I like to use envelope cases too so that storage is easier. I'm off to read your directions. Thanks! ~ Sarah

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  11. LisaMarch 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Very nice! Where is that outlet located? I used to love going to one when I lived in northern Virginia.
    xo,
    Lisa

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  12. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 23, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    LOVE LOVE your new pillows Yvonne...especially that buffalo check one with that pretty trim!

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  13. Pamela GordonMarch 23, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I love both pillows. A perfect match for your sofa. Pamela

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  14. AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Hi Honey, Where do you find the time???? I love all of your pillows, and will snug with them early May. But first see you on April 5th. Love, Mother

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  15. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    I love your "lapin" pillow, specially! Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

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  16. StaceyMarch 23, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful! Love that buffalo check. I need to run to Calico Corners today maybe. They are ending their sale, you know. :)

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  17. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 23, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Yvonne, Your pillows are beautiful! I am a fan of buffalo check and the Lapin pillow is adorable.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  18. Linda March 23, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Yes Yvonne I love them both, especially the buffalo check.
    I used the same graphics of the rabbit and made a tea towel.
    So we are both Hippity Hoppity!!

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  19. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Very pretty, Yvonne! Love the buffalo check and I agree that the bunny is adorable.

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  20. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsMarch 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I adore this bunny cushion ...........I am off to get some transfers in 5 minutes! It is my Easter project. Thank you

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  21. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Oh I love it and I loved Debbie's when I saw it last year. This is just so cute. Hugs, Marty

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  22. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMarch 23, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Yvonne...seriously I want your pillows! LOL...really I have been meaning to take a crack at making my own pillows simply because the ones I like are sooo expensive! Yours look like high end Ballard or PB pillows that I know would cost an arm and leg to buy! No apologies for this addiction...it's simply wonderful!
    XO Barbara

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  23. On Crooked CreekMarch 23, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Yvonne,
    Great pillows!!!
    Love the tan buffalo check and that trim is splendid!!!
    Debbie is truly a dear to share with all of us!!!
    Love your version of the Bunny pillow, dear friend!!!
    Spring and it's SNOWing on the Prairie!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  24. foreverdecoratingMarch 24, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I have plans on making this pillow someday. Yours is so lovely.

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  25. Scrap car for cashMarch 25, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Wow, it is so cute. I love your pillows. This bunny is adorable.

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  26. Anita at Cedar Hill April 1, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Hi Yvonne, I just featured your darling pillows at the scoop. Feel free to grab a featured button if you like.

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  27. Car salvage @ Auto green recyclingApril 10, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Nice and attractive pillows can make a room, and if you also have the ability to make them to a high standard as you can, makes it a lot easier to get what you need.

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