Ruffled Pillowcases

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During her monthly sewing group, Terra from Mama Says Sew made these gorgeous ruffled pillowcases with contrast stitching. From a king-sized sheet, the ladies were able to make several sets, and the price came out to only $3 per pillowcase. I simply adore the pop of color in the turquoise thread and how it ties into Terra’s other pillow. Who would think such a little bit of thread would make such an impact!

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Drop Cloth Pillow Covers

Nicole from Shabby Beach Nest has a bit of a thing for pillows. They’re soft, poufy, and a great way to have fun with your décor. What’s not to love? Nicole shares a great tutorial for making your own pillow covers from painter’s drop cloths. Nicole suggests substituting drop cloths for burlap since you still [...Read More]

Lingerie Trimmed Sheets and Ruched Pillow

Beth from Free Stylin’ offers a decorative use for some of the “underutilized” lingerie that may be tucked away in one of your drawers. She reused the satin from a nightgown to trim some inexpensive pillow cases and sew a ruched pillow. The silky and lacey materials of lingerie are perfect for adding some romance [...Read More]

Frayed-Edge Euro Shams

Kim from Seven Thirty Three created these frayed edge pillows as part of her coastal shabby chic master bedroom. Kim achieved this look by layering squares of fabric, sewing along the diagonal, and then cutting between the stitches. I am all about the slightly worn look of the frayed edges and the laid-back vibe they [...Read More]

Personalized Throw Pillow

Tracy from Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures made this gorgeous personalized pillow as a gift for her best friend’s birthday. She created the design on her computer and then made a stencil with freezer paper. The pillow is personalized with her friend’s last name and wedding year. Talk about a thoughtful birthday gift! Loves it! Tracy [...Read More]