I really got alot done yesterday. I am working diligently to cross off projects from my To Do List that are easy enough to get done so I can begin some new projects. Recycling these wallhangings into pillow covers is perfect. It's giving the house a fresh new look and moving the wallhangings out of the closet. I can now enjoy them!
This wallhanging from the Interpret This! Challenge made 2 new pillows for the wicker chairs at the breakfast table.
One of my decorating tricks is to cover a round table with a quilted skirt. I usually buy commercially quilted bedspreads at some place like Tuesday Morning, cut them into circles and reuse the binding for the tablecloth's hem. On 1 skirt I did for the living room a few years ago, I also received 2 pillow shams in the package. I pressed them into service as the backing for the breakfast room pillows. I see quilted pillow shams all the time at the thrift store so I am going to keep them in my mind for more pillows.
Here's the quilted tableskirt--I love how the patchwork swirls around the circle.
Last weekend I had to go deep into Houston for a meeting. It was an area I used to visit more often and I knew there were some thrift stores in the neighborhood. I did pretty well at one of them.
I scored 3 Pottery Barn pillows--linen with a jute edging and feather insert for $3.50 each. They are in the perfect shade of orange and yellow I have in the living room. I brought them home, rinsed out the covers, made a larger pillow from a vintage barkcloth tablecloth I had and I was ready with a new look! I had another striped pillow I'd nabbed from my local thrift store for $1--liked the colors but I was very impressed with the 2 beaded buttons through the middle. When I pulled it out, it matched the other pillows well.
So, now I am wondering what I might do with the 3 bird panels I thought I would make into pillows.
This is the tablecloth on the other side table. The fabric is satin and the quilting is very rich looking against the sheen. That's a red leather bench in front of the window. Next on the agenda for the living room is to quilt the vintage quilt (it's ready to go for today) and drape or roll it up for decoration. Then, I want to replace the drapes. The drapes are quite elegant but the color is too drab. I made them for another room and moved them to the living room when the guest room became Wes's exercise/military room. They just aren't quite right for the living room. But, drapery making takes a serious amount of dedicated mind-thinking-attitude and I'm not quite there yet.
This wallhanging from the Interpret This! Challenge made 2 new pillows for the wicker chairs at the breakfast table.
One of my decorating tricks is to cover a round table with a quilted skirt. I usually buy commercially quilted bedspreads at some place like Tuesday Morning, cut them into circles and reuse the binding for the tablecloth's hem. On 1 skirt I did for the living room a few years ago, I also received 2 pillow shams in the package. I pressed them into service as the backing for the breakfast room pillows. I see quilted pillow shams all the time at the thrift store so I am going to keep them in my mind for more pillows.
Here's the quilted tableskirt--I love how the patchwork swirls around the circle.
I was really stumped for tables for this couch--the arms are very high--until I had these taller than usual round tables built. You can get standard pieces of circular glass at Pier One. I had the matching side chairs reupholstered from the olive green mottled print to a nice blue with a tiny orange square motif. They are a bit strange--oversized -- but I've grown to love them.
Last weekend I had to go deep into Houston for a meeting. It was an area I used to visit more often and I knew there were some thrift stores in the neighborhood. I did pretty well at one of them.
I scored 3 Pottery Barn pillows--linen with a jute edging and feather insert for $3.50 each. They are in the perfect shade of orange and yellow I have in the living room. I brought them home, rinsed out the covers, made a larger pillow from a vintage barkcloth tablecloth I had and I was ready with a new look! I had another striped pillow I'd nabbed from my local thrift store for $1--liked the colors but I was very impressed with the 2 beaded buttons through the middle. When I pulled it out, it matched the other pillows well.
So, now I am wondering what I might do with the 3 bird panels I thought I would make into pillows.
This is the tablecloth on the other side table. The fabric is satin and the quilting is very rich looking against the sheen. That's a red leather bench in front of the window. Next on the agenda for the living room is to quilt the vintage quilt (it's ready to go for today) and drape or roll it up for decoration. Then, I want to replace the drapes. The drapes are quite elegant but the color is too drab. I made them for another room and moved them to the living room when the guest room became Wes's exercise/military room. They just aren't quite right for the living room. But, drapery making takes a serious amount of dedicated mind-thinking-attitude and I'm not quite there yet.
So there is a little tour of part of my living room!
Have a Creative Day, Y'All!
Absolutely lovely. You have an elegant flair that I truly admire in everything you make or do!
ReplyDeleteWow Debra, this is really terrific! Especially the top two. YESSS!
ReplyDeleteJust a breath of Spring on such a foggy day!
ReplyDeleteThe top two from wall hangings are my favorites! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the pillows but especially that 3rd one with the stripes. You gave some great thrifting ideas also so thanks:)
ReplyDeleteWow Wow Wow! Your first two pillows could have come from an expensive designer showroom! They are beautiful and look perfect in the setting. Your whole room is lovely, warm, and welcoming with the different colors and textiles.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're getting a jump start on Spring. Thanks for the tour of your lovely living room.
ReplyDeleteYou really express yourself through your decorating: your house has "Debra" stamped all over it. It's very personal. I'm going to remember your tip about the side tables.
ReplyDeleteLove all of them but that top one makes my heart sing!
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