An inspirational
Pillow Project
Pillow Project
Hello to all of my friends
and thank you very much for your kind words
and suggestion and opinions about my posts.
Its truly your encouragement and helpful comments
which makes me feel to do more and more.
Thank You.
Today I am sharing a project of stitching of a pillow,
which I saw on the blog of
you can see her beautiful pillow which become
Herringbone Pillow
Its not a difficult one but just a little time demanding to do.
Wants to know How To Do?
OK come with me ...
Lets Start ...
as you can see in the above picture.
You can see this in the above picture.
Here the stitched stripes.
The backside should look like this
So here it is the sweet fruit of my patience.
What do you think?
Now I want a suitable place for my pillow...
which makes me feel to do more and more.
Thank You.
Today I am sharing a project of stitching of a pillow,
which I saw on the blog of
Amanda, author of
ourhumbleabowed.you can see her beautiful pillow which become
an inspiration for me for this project by clicking
HereHerringbone Pillow
What did you say?
Is it really a beautiful and inspirational pillow
isn't?Its not a difficult one but just a little time demanding to do.
Wants to know How To Do?
OK come with me ...
Lets Start ...
Cut three pieces of your fabric, one for the front part and
two for the the back portion...
Measurement is of your pillow size
As mine is,
front piece is 15x24
back pieces are 15x14 (each).Then cut the straight stripes of 4",
fold and press them from the middle.
So you can have 2" stripeas you can see in the above picture.
Now start the stitching.
To get a exact middle line fold your front fabric and press it.
It will be the middle line where your both the stripes will meet
and make a joint.
Here I pinned two steps to show you that how it looks like.
A more closer look with more stripes.
Some stitching tips...
Here you can see that I pinned five stripes at time...
But remember when you start stitching it is only one by one
at a time.
Like when you stitched first strip from the right side,
your strip will go down around 1" out from your middle line
that means when you stitch second from the left side
then it will overlap your first one,
and that overlapping will come on your middle lineYou can see this in the above picture.
Here the stitched stripes.
At last you got it like this.
Now it is ready to attached the
back pieces and gave it a shape of a pillow.
What do you think?
Now I want a suitable place for my pillow...
Its a very old chair, dumped in my garage.
I stitched two Ball Fiber Filled cushions for seating.
Hmm and now my PILLOW
make it more beautiful...
This wrought iron lamp is also something I forget.
To give it a new and fresh look,
I just glued three pieces of Oasis and
arrange some silk flowers
around its base...
Like this ...
And its very simple and easy
and ends with such a beautiful result
So with these DIY efforts,
I gave a new look to a trash
and turns it into treasure.
Yes a treasure because now
I have a very comfortable nook
for reading or sipping my hot coffee
or just sit relaxed with closed eyes.
I really love my this project and so much thankful to
Amanda of ourhumbleabowedfor her that beautiful creation
which she shared with us.
I think my tutorial will help you if anyone of you
want to make like this or
may be you have some more creative ideas
for with some more better options.
Share your thinking with me and all of us.
I am waiting anxiously for your replies
and comments.











37 wonderful people gave their lovely opinion:
Your pillow truly is an inspiration to me...your patience puts mine to shame! It goes so well with your remade chair and lamp..well done!
I would love to try something like this, but I fear that my finished product wouldn't be nearly as lovely as yours! I agree with Naturally Carol--your patience and talent are awesome!
Wow! your pillow is gorgeous! I would love to learn to make something similar!
I love your pillow! So glad you found some inspiration in our blog.
Amanda
Great work appia i must say you are a such a master piece really appreciate your work May Allah bless you more ameen........
Hello Farah,
this pillow turned out to a tresure. Looks wonderful.
Greetings, Johanna
That caught my eye right away! What a great show and tell...You made it look easy. Your chair turned out great too....
The herringbone pattern is really stunning Farah! It might take a little time to create, but it is definitely worth it!
wow...that's a lovely chair makover...very inspiring... thank you so much for sharing the sewing tip...
Such detailed instructions...if I had any patience...I would do one myself...but I guess I would need a sewing machine first...
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Thank u for sharing,I want to do but I have fear to do???? ,it is really an inspiration to all.
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Great instructions. Thank you. Your pillow looks wonderful
Your pillow is beautiful! I love the color and it looks so classy on the chair.
The pillow turned out so beautiful! The sheen on the pillow really sets of the herringbone design. Well done!
Your projects are always stunning, and this is no exception.
This is a beautiful pillow Farrah!!! You do the best tutorials. Your step by steps are so easy to follow.
I fell in love with your chair. I adore the dark wood, and you did such a beautiful job with the cushions.
What you did with the lamp was such a wonderful idea. It was so pretty before, but now it is PERFECT!
Thank you for the Christmas wishes...you made my day, dear Farrah.
sending you big hugs
Farah, thank you so much for the tutorial on the beautiful pillow. It was explained so well. It looks so beautiful on the chair. You certainly did a great job on the chair and lamp. I never would have guessed that the chair was trash. I like the idea of of just resting with your eyes closed. I will enjoy doing that after the holidays.
Thanks for visiting my site and of course the kind words that you always leave.
Please share your holidays with us, I would love to learn more about them and how your family celebrates.
Love you and peace to your family, Ginger
Farah, that pillow is beautiful Love the color, too. You did a fantastic job on that. Thanks for joining my party.
Oh Farah this is lovely!! You are so talented and you make such wonderful things!! I'm hoping to get a sewing machine for Christmas and redecorate a room for my sewing room. I'm going to save this post so I can give it a try when all of that is complete. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Farah
You make such lovely things! That pillow is gorgeous and so intricate. It looks really pretty with the chair.
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What a great looking pillow Farah! I just adore your patience, you can do so many fun crafty things and make them look like a breeze to do. Thanks for sharing.
Great job, your pillow is so beautiful:))
Thanks for sharing, hugs Biljana
Gorgeous. It just beautiful. Thank you for linking up today :) and for your kind comment.
Oh Farah, You are so talented!
I love everything about this pillow ~ you did a beautiful job.
I really like how you completely changed the look of your lamp, too ~ it is so attractive and looks perfect next to the chair and your new pillow.
I am always so inspired by your creativity, and am so happy that you share with all of us.
Have a lovely day! :)
Your pillow is stunning. Such a wonderfully creative idea. Love the tutorial. Great idea also to renew the lamp. I hope you have a very Blessed Christmas. Hugs, Marty
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Hello Farah, Your pillow is lovely!! You do great tutorials!! You have indeed made yourself a comfortable nook to enjoy tea and a book :-)) The lamp idea is darling!! You are a very clever lady!
Have a great day!
Hugs to you :-)
Bella
Your pillow is a work of art! It is truly gorgeous and a testament to your sewing skills!
I'm visiting from the CSI project and this is UH-mazing! I can't even imaging having the patience to do this. Thanks for sharing! :]
What a gorgeous pillow! Visiting from the Tea Rose Home link party and I have to commend you on your patience! A beautiful result :)
That's such a beautiful pillow! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-herringbone-throw-pillow/2010/12/30/
--Anne
Thank you for sharing - I love this pillow and it gives me an idea to make something like it!!
thank u for sharing a wonderful makeover!!!..trash in to tressure..by inspiring ur pillow I made a cushion cover with satin ribbons..pls pay a visit there..
hello farah, i just stumbled upon your blog thru nima's..this pillow has inspired me already!!! thanks a lot for the tutorial:)pls do visit my humble blog on needle work when you get free time.:)
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