a simple yarn

Yesterday was a pillow day. I’ve been looking at the ‘plain Jane’ pillows on my sofa for long enough. It was time to take some action.

Pillow No. 1:  Apple Houndstooth
I’ve always wanted to weave an apple green and mocha houndstooth fabric. I love the traditional pattern with a contemporary colour twist. So, once my weaving lessons were completed, my first somewhat ’solo’ project was to do this.

The colours would go great on my coffee-coloured sofa. So, the logical thing was to make a cushion.

It looks a little lumpy. Explanation: the pillow form I purchased was 18×18 inches. Thought I was bang on the target, but when it was all sewed up, I had a 20×20 case for an 18×18 pillow. So, back to the shop for the right size! But, I couldn’t wait to have a look. There you have it, lumps and all.
To zizz it up a bit, I added a snazzy fabric for the reverse side.

Pillow No. 2:  Stripety Doo-Dah
Well, I had an 18×18 pillow form with nothing to do. So, I dug out a piece of fabric that has been waiting to be married to the right project. I like the simplicity of it, letting the fabric and buttons do the talking.

The buttons are from Will’s great Aunt Sadie’s estate sale. She had some cool vintage buttons, which I love to use when I can.

Pillow No. 3:  Speaking of Aunt Sadie
Since we’re on the topic of pillows, I had to share one of my favourite possessions in the world. One of Aunt Sadie’s crazy patterned cushion. Also purchased at the estate sale, I love the texture of the velvets and the wonderful randomness of the design!