Sunday, May 1, 2011

Selvage Pillow

Hello!
Some time ago I had a post about some pillows I wanted to make.
This week I checked one out of my to do list! Here is how it turned out.
Since I found the Selvage Blog I wanted to make something "selvage".
I started collecting the selvages (fabric borders).
I had more than enough for a pillow.
First, I cut a piece of muslin  of the size I wanted for the finished pillow. Then, I started putting the selvages over it, overlapping the frayed edges until I was happy with the look.
 
 After that I used the rotary cuter to make the strips of fabric even with the muslin base.
Then I started  to sew the selvages on the muslin base. Sorry about the blurry picture.

It is an easy and fast project.
I made the back. I used a natural cotton fabric. After sewing front and back together, I turned it and inserted a pillow form.

Thanks for stopping by!
Ana Paula
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10 comments:

  1. DeannaMonday, May 2, 2011 at 4:51:00 AM PDT

    Thanks for stopping by and visiting :) This pillow came out really cute. I like how you used the printed word pieces. Good job! I'm your newest follower!

    Deanna

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  2. CarolMonday, May 2, 2011 at 5:16:00 AM PDT

    What a neat idea!! I love visiting your blog, Ana Paula, because you always have such creative things to share with us. I love it when things that we would normally dispose of are used in a creative fashion.

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  3. maría ceciliaTuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6:24:00 PM PDT

    Everything you do is very beautiful, Ana Paula. It´s a great pleasure visiting your blog and knowing you were born in Brazil, such a wonderful country!!!
    cariños de Chile

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  4. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeTuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6:42:00 PM PDT

    Now that is a cute idea.. so unique! I appreciate your stopping by.. I am a new follower.. love your blog.

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  5. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:51:00 AM PDT

    Who would have thought to use salvage fabrics for pillow? Great job, Ana! Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.

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  6. NancyTuesday, June 28, 2011 at 2:25:00 AM PDT

    Ana Paula,
    I love this pillow. Doing something with selvages is on my list too. Now I'm inspired. I got here from the Selvage Blog. You are featured on her blog today. Way to go!

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  7. ChristineTuesday, June 28, 2011 at 4:25:00 AM PDT

    I have been saving the salvage also but I don't know what I am going to do with them. I like this idea. It came out really nice. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. The Cozy QuilterTuesday, June 28, 2011 at 4:26:00 AM PDT

    Aren't selvages fun? Great pillow!

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  9. JudyTTuesday, June 28, 2011 at 4:36:00 AM PDT

    Very cute pillow! I just started saving the salvages and I think this will be my first project!

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  10. Anne-Mettes OaserTuesday, June 28, 2011 at 7:05:00 AM PDT

    Your pillow has turned out beautiful. Makes me want to play with some selvage too.

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