I always say it pays to be prepared! Buy pillow forms when they are 50% off or bogo, eventually you'll (I'll) need them. So go ahead, get that fabric that calls out your name, soon enough they'll be an occasion to use it.
Well people, my preparation has paid off and the whole sewing process happened without a hitch, which is not usually the case. Today the new sofas arrived!! They are EXPRESSO, very nice, comfy but dark.
Solution? Pillows! I had thought of using this colorful flower pattern with brown hummingbirds to add some life.
My husband thought something more formal would be better since the other room was more casual. So I opted for this medallion type fabric, this pillow below was already done.
Then, looking for some coordinating fabric, I made this one and was blown away at how fabulous it came out.... it really looks all fancy and elegant. I feel like I should pay myself for a job well done, I was so happy with the result. LOL!
Then I got inspired and made this little one with the same family of fabric, I thought it would be a tight fit as I measured a wee bit too tight, but no one can tell!
Well people, my preparation has paid off and the whole sewing process happened without a hitch, which is not usually the case. Today the new sofas arrived!! They are EXPRESSO, very nice, comfy but dark.
Solution? Pillows! I had thought of using this colorful flower pattern with brown hummingbirds to add some life.
My husband thought something more formal would be better since the other room was more casual. So I opted for this medallion type fabric, this pillow below was already done.
Then, looking for some coordinating fabric, I made this one and was blown away at how fabulous it came out.... it really looks all fancy and elegant. I feel like I should pay myself for a job well done, I was so happy with the result. LOL!
This one is 18 inches square.
The design is off white with tan and inside the circles is light blue/aqua.
Here is the close up of the fabric.
Then I got inspired and made this little one with the same family of fabric, I thought it would be a tight fit as I measured a wee bit too tight, but no one can tell!
This little one is 12 inches square.
The big one is my favorite but I get bored if they all look the same. So how does it look? Should I mix and match or try to keep the pillows uniform with the same pattern? The same fabric? What? Should I put different pillows on separate sofas? I do not have a knack for decorating, help!
Your pillows look fantastic! We just got a chocolate brown sofa, too, and it has pale aqua and brown pillows, so I'm partial to that color scheme. All of your pillows would look great, used together, I think. The small one is my personal favorite!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy, I am glad you think so. That fabric came out in 2009 and I only got 2 fat quarters, yikes! But I did find the multi medallions so I'll get more of that!
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