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Pinterest Worthy Project

February 18, 2013 21 Comments

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Wow!  What a weekend!  We had a blast just hanging out around the house.  We spent a lot of time talking about the baby and how unprepared we are.  I guess if you talk about something enough it spurs you into acting which is good because we desperately needed to get some stuff done. 

We got two big projects done.

1. S put the crib up.
2. My mom, sister and I made these pillows that I’ve been drooling over in Pottery Barn Kids.  I just can’t see paying $50 per pillow so I decided that they were going to be my next project.

We worked all day on them yesterday and some today and they turned out FABULOUS!  I love them way more than ones at Pottery Barn.  They have so much more value.  There is one more that is “in the works” but since we don’t have a name yet, it will have to wait till we figure out what we’re gonna call her.  Want to see?  I think they are pinterest worthy!  I’ll try to walk you through the steps.

Pinterest Pillows
 
Ok, so here’s what we did:
  1. Last weekend we bought fabric.  I  bought a yard of each, stuck it in the wash and ironed.
  2. My sister sketched out the shape of the owl, I printed the lettering out on the printer as a template and we started cutting.  My mom is a way better cutter than I am so she did a lot of the intricate cutting.
  3. While we were cranking out shapes, my sister was “stitch witching” the letters onto our first pillow.
  4. Then I took over ironing duty, mom cut and my sis wanted to try out her new sewing machine so she got to assembling. (As you can see, she had help).
  5. Once the pillow shams were done, I stuffed (with help) with hypoallergenic, washable stuffing.  It was more expensive but when it’s going in a babies room it’s worth the splurge. 
The end result are adorable and will look great in her room.  I really was excited with the way they turned out.  The best part is..I really enjoy doing this type of thing and doing it with my sister and mom made it that much more special. 
 
Next project..curtains and artwork. 
 
How was your weekend?  Did you make any memories?
 

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Comments

  1. Lisa@RunWiki says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:31 am

    They are cuter than the PB ones! I LOVE your nursery and love that you made these with your hands and your heart and not out of catalog.

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:57 am

      Thanks Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    February 18, 2013 at 3:06 am

    Cute!! I love the yellow and grey — and the owls (we are doing grey too — just not sure on the accent color!) I was SO prepared for my first two, I don’t know what’s going on this time. It will get done at some point, right??

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:58 am

      I totally get it. With my first I was all over it but this one has been much more difficult to get prepared for.

      Reply
  3. GingerG says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Great job on the pillows! They look awesome!!!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:57 am

      Thanks!! I am so happy with them.

      Reply
  4. *CaNdY FiT* says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Very cute! Great job!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:59 am

      Awe Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Tasha @Healthy Diva says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I love pinterest. So many great ideas! Your pillows turned out really good.

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:59 am

      Thanks! Pinterest has definitely taught me that you don’t have to pay a ton..you can make it yourself!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. misszippy says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    I really love the pillows! I think there is so much more meaning to them since you all made them. I am sooo uncrafty

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 5:00 am

      I agree. It’s s nice to say I made them with my mom and sister.

      Reply
  7. misszippy says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    I really love the pillows! I think there is so much more meaning to them since you all made them. I am sooo uncrafty

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  8. Christine says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    So cute!! I loved seeing the pictures of the pillows you posted over the weekend. Love that you made them. Definitely are more meaningful and valuable than store-bought pillows.

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 5:01 am

      Thanks. It will be so fun to explain to my little girl someday. Hopefully she’ll appreciate them.

      Reply
  9. sheenabean13 says

    February 18, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Super cute! They are actually way cuter than the Pottery Barn ones, so good for you guys! I wish I was crafty!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 5:01 am

      Thanks! Don’t ask me to make any clothes. I’m not real good at that. 😉

      Reply
  10. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:23 am

    SO adorable! Oh man when I have kids I hope you have an Etsy shop so I can buy decorations from you!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 5:02 am

      Ha! Thanks Erin! I’ll ask my mom and sis if they are ready to setup shop yet? When we do, I’ll let you know! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kim @ Healthy Nest says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:40 am

    Way cute!! Great job! Definitely P-worthy 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      February 19, 2013 at 5:02 am

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply

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