Friday, April 6, 2012

A Napkin & Some Webbing

I have had these pretty red toile napkins sitting around for awhile now. My mama gave them to me several years ago. I also have a ton of jute webbing that I ordered back at Christmas hoping that it would come in in time for me to put on the tree but it didn't. So what do you do when you have some napkins and some jute webbing just laying around collecting dust?
You go upstairs and dust off your old best friend. I have not used my sewing machine in sometime. We use to spend hours upon hours together. 

In less than 30 minutes this is what I came up with. Not bad for my first attempt at making a pillow!

Now if I can only figure out how to blind stitch it closed! I have spent almost two hours attempting it last night and had to just sit it down and walk away. Hopefully it will come to me today.

 
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32 comments:

  1. Linda/patchworkApril 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    You'll get it. Sewing is like riding a bike...might take a while to remember the steps, but it comes back to you.
    Napkins make great pillow covers. Adding the webbing, was a great touch.

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  2. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdApril 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Cute, cute! I had made some pillows out of the very same toile fabric, and they sold like hotcakes in the junktique store. I think I have some left, and I also have some webbing so I may have to make a few like this. I love this webbing. I actually used it on my Christmas tree this past Christmas. Have a great Easter week-end!

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  3. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Pamela, oooohhhh what an idea. I have just 1 napkin like that and TONS of red stripped webbing as well. I'm seeing a new pillow in my future. thanks for the idea ; )
    Have a wonderful weekend ~
    Deanna

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  4. MindyApril 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    So pretty!!!!!

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  5. Ivy and ElephantsApril 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Oh if only I could sew. This is a wonderful idea. The colours are perfect together. Awesome job.

    Paula

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  6. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 6, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Love the pillow!!! Great job!!!

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  7. Gypsy HeartApril 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    What a great idea! And of course, the red is my color. You will finish it ~ like someone else said, the "how to" will return.

    LOVED your home tour! Such a gorgeous home and it is so inviting and 'liveable' ~ something I love to see.

    xo
    Pat

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  8. Gypsy HeartApril 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    What a great idea! And of course, the red is my color. You will finish it ~ like someone else said, the "how to" will return.

    LOVED your home tour! Such a gorgeous home and it is so inviting and 'liveable' ~ something I love to see.

    xo
    Pat

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  9. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️April 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I love your new pillow. It's so pretty with the webbing.

    Dee

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  10. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Love, love, love the jute you used on the pillows and your chair. It adds the perfect touch.

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  11. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 6, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Great combo, Pamela.

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  12. Tami MichelApril 6, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Pamela, You are on a roll this week. What beautiful fabric! I love it!
    ~Tami @ Curb Alert!

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  13. Tami MichelApril 6, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Wow Pamela, just hopped over to Debbiedoos for your home tour. So beautiful, you have such lovely taste! (also love your little sidekick kitty)
    Tami @ Curb Alert!

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  14. CynthiaApril 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Pamela, I love the pillow I love toile. Happy Easter.

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  15. BlissApril 6, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Every stitch I do is a blind one... as in I may as well be blind I couldn't sew any worse that way!

    ~Bliss~

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  16. Michele OliverApril 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Hi, I just love your pillow. I just popped over from Debbie Doo's after going on your house tour. I love your house and your curtain treatments are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. NanaDianaApril 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Love it-Great looking pillow. Once you learn the blind stitch you will always know how to do it...it is a bit tricky. Your home is beautiful and I found you through DebbieDoo! Blessings on Good Friday for you and your family~ xo Diana

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  18. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    LOVE IT Pamela!! I have that jute ribbon too, I love it! Happy Easter to you and your family!

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  19. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Great idea and it looks lovely, Pamela! Just saw your home tour over at Debbie's and left a comment. If it doesn't come to you, email me ~ I'd be glad to help. : ) Happy Easter!

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  20. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEApril 6, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I saw your home at Debbiedoos...congrats...and your pillow looks great...very pretty!

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  21. HeatherApril 6, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Love your pillows, toile and jute is a perfect combo! I am your newest follower - please visit my blog and say hello sometime! I love to make new bloggy friends and follow me back if you would like to keep in touch :)
    Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  22. miss flibbertigibbetApril 6, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Those look great together! It will all come back to you...like riding a bike...!
    lorraine

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  23. miss flibbertigibbetApril 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I forgot to tell you how nice it was to be invited into your home! Thanks! looks fabulous!
    Lorraine

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  24. Sharon @ mrshinesclassApril 6, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I love the pillow! Oh, the blind stitch! I have to re-remember it every time I make a pillow...since I don't sew often enough. I always end having my friend show me again. Just finished touring your house over at Debbiedoo's. I love so many things about it! The window treatments, the wood floors, and all of the fabulous deals you find. I'm going to have to tag along with you when you go thrifing! Seriously.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  25. Rooms by AnnApril 6, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Pamela, this is a lovely pillow. The two fabrics work well together. I love the red and white toile. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 6, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Cute pillow and I don't have a clue. I would just stitch it up the wrong way.

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  27. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaApril 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Happy Easter from Australia♥
    ... Thank you for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment :)

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  28. Lifein1000sqftApril 7, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Your pillow turned out great!
    Love the toile,
    I'm gonna go check out
    your home tour.

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  29. All Things Chic 2April 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Love the combination of the textures you have done on your pillow...
    And for the first time , great job...
    Blessings Lori

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  30. Always NestingApril 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Miss Creativity has done it again! You are so so talented and that pillow is adorable!

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  31. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 9, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Fantastic!....I love the combination of materials! I need to dust my machine off too...however, it may go into shock!

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  32. DebbiedoosApril 11, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Pamela it was quite the honor to have your beautiful home tour over at my place. I can tell you it sure is getting a A LOT of views! WOWZA!~

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