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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

vintage pillow cover come cushion..

Have you ever come across those pretty vintage embroidered flat pillow covers? You may have bought some to use as a doily or table centre piece. Well the other day I came across a gorgeous pair of embroidered ones with lovely crocheted lace around the edge. I knew exactly what to do with these.




With spring just round the corner.. HALLELUAH!.. I thought I'd use these to make a couple of cushions. All they needed was a backing, so I quickly cut out 2 rectangles of white cotton, folded one side in, so at to form a pillowcase and attached them to the back .






Whala!! I just love them, definately the quickest cushions I've ever made.  Being white and so delicate and fresh they really sing spring to me!         I am linking this post to Faded Charm's White Wednesday     ... take care, maryann
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13 comments:

  1. The Pink PoodleAugust 18, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Maryanne...they look fabulous...(wish i could sew)!!

    it is absolutely freezing here in Melbourne today...I am just soo over the cold weather..(been the coldest winter in a while i think)..
    mr christian is skiing at mt buller so he LOVES this weather!!

    xx andrea

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  2. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 18, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Maryann! I'm popping over from White Wednesday! I love your cushions...gorgeous! I see you are wishing for spring...I am sick of the heat and wishing for fall! I hope you are having a great week!...hugss...Debbie

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  3. VintagesouthernlifeAugust 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!
    Vintage linens are my latest addiction!

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  4. Anna Rosa DesignsAugust 18, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Maryann,
    Gosh, I love them. I'll have to look out for a couple of these gorgeous doilies and do them up.
    thanks for sharing such a great idea!
    Stay warm,
    Hugs,
    Anna

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  5. Gail McCormackAugust 18, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    I love them Maryann!

    Very clever indeed

    Gail xx

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  6. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~August 18, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Very beautiful Marion, to bad you are not selling them.... I absolutely love them. If you ever decide to part from them... let me know. I wish I knew somebody like you near me, your work is so good!


    Hugs*

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  7. Natasha BurnsAugust 18, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    oh so beautiful and fresh! love these! bring on Spring I say! just gorgeous Maryann

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  8. RebeccaAugust 18, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    They turned out so delicate and pretty-who couldn't use a few more pillows!

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  9. Blue Ridge Altered ArtAugust 19, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    They are so beautiful. You did a wonderful job. ~~Sherry~~

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  10. VirginiaAugust 19, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUl..I love them!!
    Blessings,
    Virginia

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  11. CharoAugust 19, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Oh!!! So pretty!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  12. Alicia ~ time worn styleAugust 24, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    So beautiful and breeezy yes spring is on its way!
    alicia

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  13. beachvintage.comAugust 25, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Bring on Spring! Only 1 week away for us. Thanks for all your well wishes for my new shop. xx

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