life is good

Isn't it?

It's such a simple pillow.  I just applique'd the words on.

Using the blanket stitch

and i made the pillow using my own technique 10 minute pillow where you just cut one piece of fabric for your pillow. It really only takes about 10 mins to make.

And here we are!

You can make all different sayings for different times of the year!

Thanks so much for looking! I will be linking here:

 

Nicey Jane Pillows

I love Heather Bailey fabrics. If I choose her fabrics for a project I know it will turn out great!

All I went for this time is some simple pillows.  The color is perfect and so is the design.

Source: trueup.net via Liz on Pinterest

 These are all the fabrics in that line.

I used my 10 minute tutorial pattern to make these.

And this is where you will find my cute shorkie on a sunday afternoon.

Here is a table mat I made last year out of nicey jane fabrics.

And I looove this table runner!! I just love Nicey Jane fabrics.  

Source: etsy.com via Lily on Pinterest

Here is another example of how pretty the fabrics are. I found a pix of this beautiful little dress!  This is the same material that I have that I want to make into a skirt....I can't wait to show you!

For now I'm linking up here:

2 for 30

30 minutes that is!

The pillows are a new addition to my almost cottage living room. 

I made both of these chevron pillows in 30 mins!

not too bad right? Since I work an 8-5 job my time is so valuable to me...i like to time things alot, 

so here goes my express version of a pillow cover...

Its about 6:40 pm when I start.

Since you only work with one piece your are not spending a lot of time cutting. You just cut one strip.

My pillow size is 22x22 so I cut the lenght of my fabric strip to 52"

Now, you only have to fold in and sew one raw edge because the other raw edge is not going to be seen. (obviously if you have more time it's always nice to do)

And I'm so sorry, I can't believe I don't have a picture of the next part.

I guess I was in too much of a hurry...lol but here is the step from another pillow I did this way

this is where you fold both fabrics in and leave the flap opening in the middle. just lay your pillow over it to make sure it is the right size. Then pin the sides really good and sew, turn it inside out then you are done!

Finished BOTH pillows at 7:10 pm

Not too bad right?

I think they are a pretty good addition. I do need to get started on some more pillows but I think my cottage living room is coming along! 

I also did the trunk myself, made the window pane hanging decor and repainted the birdcage.

So much of this living room I did myself, board and batten walls, my garage sale trunk, tv stand and window pane decor...A post will follow soon on how I made my cottage sign..that is another DIY.

Once I get a few more details in my living room I will post before and after photos...you will be amazed!

Now I will end my post with a pix of my cute dog. He is the best boy and he respects my things so much. I just purchased these couches right before christmas and he already understands that he should not lay on the couch unless there is some sort of quilt or blanket on there. Doesn't he look so peaceful? Love Him!

Hope you all enjoyed my fast paced pillow creation!

Have a great week and be sure to check out all the creativity at these parties:

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10 minute pillow

I recently purchased new couches and I am lacking pillows! 

These pillows are a perfect addition to my wannabe cottage.

 I am going to show you how to cover a pillow in 10 minutes! This is an envelope style pillow.

 My pillow measures 16 x 16

so you will cut one strip of fabric 17" wide.  The length will be  from when it was on the bolt (so the basic width on a bolt of fabric is 36)

fold one end and sew so that you don't see the raw edge.

now you will fold your fabric into the size of your pillow

I just place my pillow over it and since it is folded then there is not going to be a seam allowance needed.

now pin the sides really good and sew both sides of your fabric

when sewing burlap I use a different type of stitch

After you sew both sides then believe it or not...you are done! Turn it inside out...

you just made a pillow cover with one piece of fabric!

now you can embellish it....

 or if you used cute fabric then there is nothing more to do.

 but  I'll show you how I  added a "belt" to my pillow.

I cut the strip 10" wide then folded it in half

right here I am also putting a stitch down the middle because burlap sometimes has a mind of its own.

If you get matching thread you will never even see the stitch.

attach both ends of the burlap then attach the flower over the seam.

As for the flower....

I use felt for the petals. just cut out the shapes then when you chain sew them together make sure you use the longest stitch so you can gather the petals together before you glue them (used a hot glue gun)

Now slip your belt around the pillow....

Pretty cool right?

So after all this I'm still not sure if I like the look?   I want to have something more crisp and bold like this....

Source: fleamarkettrixie.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

I just got new couches just like this but not pure white. It is linen color but it seams dreary:

I definitely need to get more pillows (i'm working on it)   I just don't know what colors???

But I do love the pop of color coming from my vases.

Source: flickr.com via Crystal on Pinterest

I like the nuetral colors in this as well. so now i'm thinking if I do a bold color is it still okay to mix burlap into it? Does burlap really only go with off white or white?  Anywho...just thinking outloud.

I did purchase some chevron prints from  www.fabric.com so we will wait and see.