Pillow Projects

Well, I am about 95% done taking down my Christmas decorations.

I have all the trees dismantled, except the HUGE tree in the living room.  I have taken off the ornaments, I still have lights to remove and branches to take down.  I am actually pretty happy with the progress so far.  I do have a miscellaneous wreath and some odd florals that need to be put away.

I always happen to find an ornament or trinket months later tucked away somewhere that I missed putting away.

While I was taking breaks from undecorating I tried my new sewing machine.

I wish that I could say that I have been sewing like a mad woman since buying the machine several months ago.

But I can't.

In fact, up until last month I had only sewed a small slipcover for a footstool.

One of my resolutions this year is to do more sewing.

So far, so good.

I made three pillow slips.

I made them using vintage table cloths and sweaters I bought a Salvation Army.

I made them envelope style so I could just pop them in the washing machine when they get dirty, and of course they are my favorite color

WHITE.

Isn't it the cutest little edge detail!

I used the end of a table runner.  I took me a little extra time to figure out how to get the edge on the outside and not sew it inside out by accident like I did with my last sewing project.

 I love how it turned out I think I will try it again.

I must say after working on these pillows I did wander around the house looking for more sewing projects to work on. 

 I am thinking a trip to the fabric store might be necessary soon.

I am joining The Creative Girl for Just Something I Whipped Up sewing edition, and a new link party Masterpiece Monday with Mary from Boogieboard Cottage. 

Sew, how about you?

Have you been busy in the new year?