Sunday, February 9, 2014

NO SEW BURLAP POSY PILLOW




Don't we all love a project that we can do without any sewing! I sure do!

That's why I made this easy NO-SEW pillow filled with over 2 dozen posies that and will add a sassy pop to almost any room in your home...








I love neutrals and lots and lots of texture!

This pretty posy pillow took about 2 hours to make and cost me nothing. I had everything I needed to make it!

This is my kind of decor!!!!

And this NO SEW pillow can be used any time of the year! I like a pillow that will work in any season!








STONEGABLE NOW SEW BURLAP POSY PILLOW

1 neutral colored pillow (mine is 20 inches x 20 inches)
washed burlap OR any other soft fabric
assorted white buttons




You can find a tutorial on washing burlap by clicking HERE.




 Cut 25 strips of burlap 18 inches x 1 inch.


Here's how...






























1. Measure 1 inch from the edge of the washed burlap.


2. Pull a vertical thread.

3. Continue to pull the thread until it pulls all the way out...

4. leaving a space. 

5. Cut using the space as a guide.

Cut 25 1 inch pieces. And cut them into 18 inch lengths.








6. Set aside all the burlap strips

7. One strip will make one posy.

8 Twist the burlap strip loosely.







9. Starting at one end. coil the burlap around itself and secure with dots of hot glue. 


10. Continue to coil and glue. It doesn't matter if the coil is loose or tight or if some of the burlap threads come loose. It give each posy character.

11. Tuck the end of the burlap underneath the posy and glue.









Arrange burlap posies in 5 rows.

Glue to pillow.

Add White buttons to some of the posies.

To get rid of glue spiders and glue blobs, heat with a hair dryer on the hottest setting. The glue will melt away!







TA-DA!



Here's another No Sew way to use buttons...





VALENTINE BUTTON HEART DIY



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16 comments:

  1. I love these Yvonne...and they are perfect on that pillow with the matching jute trim. I never knew the tip about the hair dryer. I am thrilled to learn that!

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  2. Love the pillows--I never knew about the trick with the blow dryer and hot glue strings

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  3. Cute, cute, cute. And I especially appreciate your tute on washing and drying burlap. I could not imagine having to cut those tiny strips without doing that first. And I <3 the idea that this can be enjoyed for several months to come. The tiny little button centers are charming. LOVE! xxoo

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  4. Yvonne,
    Adore your Valentine "no~sew" pillow, dear friend!!!
    The tutorial is always a "life~saver" for me.
    Being creative is one thing...executing the design is quite another.
    Love the "tip" about the hair dryer for glue 'spiders'!!!
    Have a wonderful week ahead!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  5. Very cute :) Love the added detail with the buttons.

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  6. Hi Yvonne. I am amazed at your creativity and at how much you get done! Do you ever sleep :). Thanks for the tip about using the hair dryer. I have been going to make a heart with all my white buttons forever. Seeing yours reminded me that I wanted to to do it. Thanks for all the great tips and inspiration.

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  7. Love it Yvonne!...I have been working on a posey pillow for a year but using the hand sew method...I needed to use your great method and I would probably have a posey pillow by now...beautiful job!...Have a wonderful week and hope you are feeling well!

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  8. ~Yvonne~
    soooo cute !!
    Hope you are doing well !
    Have a blessed day :)
    Paula
    IN.

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  9. I love this idea! So very cute, Yvonne! And the snowflake pillow too! Pinning!

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  10. YOur burlap cushion is wonderful Thank you

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  11. Love the pillow Yvonne….these cute blooms will definitely last longer for you.

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  12. Very creative idea And I love the no sew part. I can see these posies decorating many things about the house.

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  13. GORGEOUS I absolutely love that decorative pillow. Well done, Yvonne!

    I have done the neutral Valentine's palette this year too.

    Hope you are up and about and feeling lots better. You have been in my prayers. Hugs.

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  14. I really do love the pillows with the burlap! So adorable! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  15. Love your cushion. Burlap is certainly the flavour of the month, and I love it.

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