I'm a sucker for a cute pillow, and I adore buntings, so I combined them together for a cute little bunting pillow cover. Wanna learn how to make one? You'll need: two pieces of canvas cut into 17x17 inch squares 5 or 6 different fabrics - cut into 2 inch triangles - it will take 12-18, depending on how full you want it a zipper a pencil a sewing machine accent color thread and white thread Let's get started. First draw your lines on the pillow lightly with a pencil or fabric ... continue reading...
Adding charm to a (mobile) home
Living in a mobile home for more years than I care to remember – there are three things that irk me. Coincidentally, those same three things are the first thing I do when we redo each room to take away that “mobile home” look. 1 – Strip the walls. Or should I say de-strip the walls? Mobile homes are made fast, so to make a quick job of covering the walls, they put up sheets of pre-wallpapered drywall (that is thinner than traditional drywall). To cover the joints they put little strips over the ... continue reading...
How to slipcover an ottoman
Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday! It's the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you've been coming around for quite a while or this is your first time, everyone is welcome to share their projects, big or small. Just link up at the bottom of this post. I bought this ottoman at a yard sale for $5 nearly two years ago. I had another slipcover on it, but it was a bare basic version, and it was worn out. Since we’ll be buying a new couch ... continue reading...
The Zipper Pillow Cover Tutorial
Pillows are the ultimate decorating accessory in my book. They can add comfort, color, pattern, all in one little piece. Pillow covers are actually more my style, because I change my mind more often than tractors go by (which in my neck of the woods is pretty darn often!) And why wouldn’t I? In about 15 minutes, 1/2 yard of fabric and a zipper later, the look of a chair or sofa can be changed – easy peasy. You’ll need two 17 inch square pieces of fabric and a 20 inch zipper. You’ll also ... continue reading...
Upcycling a farmhouse style sign
Looking for a good upcycling idea? This project started out with a coffee table and turned into a bold, farmhouse style sign. It was so easy to make - and the results make it hard to believe that it started out with a piece that was destined for the dump. Luckily upcycling doesn't scare me, so I decided to dig it out of the barn and bring it back to life. And since I had everything on hand, this was a "free for me" project. Upcycling a Coffee Table to a Sign This post contains affiliate ... continue reading...