When Ms. JB (my daughter) and I were strolling through World Market one day, we came across a selection of some really cute napkins.
If you’ve seen the tour of Ms. JB’s house, you know she loves color! The color citrine has made it onto her radar lately so she immediately zeroed in on the Ikat napkins in the upper left hand corner of the above picture from World Market’s website.
These napkins have really cute jute trim around the edge. As soon as I saw them I knew they would look great made into pillows and would be sew easy. ;o)
The thing that made these pillows easy to make is that because of the finished edges with trim, they didn’t have to be sewn together wrong-side-out, then have the corners clipped, turned right-side-out and hand sew the pillow cover closed after the form is inserted.
Using matching thread, I simply stitched around the edge of the jute trim closest to the middle of the pillow (hope that makes sense). After inserting a pillow form in the opening that I left, I just stitched it closed with my machine. Yay – no hand sewing!
This method left a flat edge all the way around the pillow that can open up just a little where the two napkins are joined. Kind of a dress maker detail that I really like!
If you can sew a straight line, then you can sew these pillows.
And if you can’t sew or don’t own a machine, there are lots of fusible adhesives and special glues available that would give you a permanent bond.
These pillows tie in nicely with the other splashes of greeny/yellow that Ms. JB has scattered throughout.
This lamp and pillow…
…the pitcher on the kitchen table…
…and a citrene chevron rug that was recently added to the hallway.
Thanks for taking a peek at these easy pillows!
CAS says
July 25, 2012 at 5:06 AMCute napkins, and very lovely pillows. I adore that trim. Gotta get myself over to World Market!
CAS
SavannahGranny says
July 25, 2012 at 11:25 AMAdorable pillows. Fabulous idea, too!
They look lovely in your daughter’s home. I hope she knows how lucky she is to have you as a mother! LOL!
You are the greatest. Thanks for sharing. Ginger
Miss Kitty says
July 25, 2012 at 9:01 AMWhat a great idea! I love the jute detail (which would be a pain to add myself) is already done by someone else somewhere in the world. Thanks for sharing your source and pillow tip with us!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
July 25, 2012 at 2:43 PMCute cute pillows. I need to visit WM again.
Angela Gordon says
July 26, 2012 at 12:14 AMLove them! So adorable!!!
Atta Girl Amy says
July 26, 2012 at 1:06 PMI haven’t been to Wolrd Market in ages, and clearly I need to go. Love these pillows. There are also some pretty napkins at Target that I’d love to do a “project” with.
And you have to tell me where she found that yellow chevron rug. I love it!
Suzy says
July 26, 2012 at 1:58 PMThanks Amy! The chevron rug was found at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods in High Point.
Nancy Carroll says
July 26, 2012 at 6:20 PMThese are too cute! I just went to World Market in WS and they didn’t have anything like this. You must have snatched them all up!! LOL
Amanda says
July 29, 2012 at 8:43 PMLove these patterns! Unfortunately, there is not a World Market close to me:(. I know they have great things, though, and miss shopping at one from my old state!
Visiting from Meet Me Monday.
Amanda
Sonya Sosa says
July 29, 2012 at 9:50 PMEasy Peasy! I love the colors and patterns.
What a fun space
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
July 29, 2012 at 10:48 PMOh those were beautiful napkins and sure made beautiful pillows! I really like the trim. Love an easy project!
Brandi says
July 30, 2012 at 11:50 AMYour pillows are gorgeous. I love the colors and patterns. Your chevron runner is really nice too!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
July 30, 2012 at 1:41 PMYour project feels perfect for summer! Give yourself a huge pat on the back. Well done!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
July 31, 2012 at 9:05 PMGreat fabrics. Aren’t napkins just the greatest to make pillow with. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Judy says
August 1, 2012 at 12:24 AMNapkin pillows are my favorite to make because they’re so easy. You found some gorgeous ones and the trim really finishes them off perfectly. Thanks for linking up to DIYbyDesign’s Sizzle into Summer party.
smart momma says
August 1, 2012 at 6:24 PMhi found your blog at http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com
the pillows are nice! and it’s so smart to convert those napkins to pillows 🙂 cute!
huggies ***
smart momma
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
August 2, 2012 at 12:51 AMWhat colorful and fun pillows… er… napkins! The edging makes these pillows have a designer quality!
Thanks for sharing them on TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!
Nici says
August 1, 2012 at 10:08 PMVery fun pillows! I love all the splashes of color in Mrs. JB’s home. I came to you from Wow us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Nici ~Posed Perfection
Tammy Partin Spangler says
August 2, 2012 at 12:36 AMSo bright and colorful! Thanks for sharing!
Judy Bigg says
August 2, 2012 at 1:19 AMGreat choice and napkins and fast easy pillows. Hurray for you, perfect!!
AngelaECS at Number Fifty-Three says
August 2, 2012 at 12:21 PMThis is such a wonderful, cost effective idea. I love the colors and prints and I can’t wait to try this project out! I found your link on StoneGable and I’m your newest follower. I look forward to exploring your blog more.
Have a great day!
Angela
smart momma says
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huggies ***
smart momma
A Hint of Home says
August 2, 2012 at 5:59 PMThey made great pillows! Turned out so cute!
Kady says
August 2, 2012 at 4:17 PMToo cute! They turned out great. I will be on the hunt now for napkins. pinkgerberdaisies-kady.blogspot.com/
Athena at Minerva's Garden says
August 2, 2012 at 11:54 PMVery pretty, Suzy, and I love that it’s quick and easy! Well done!
kitty says
August 2, 2012 at 9:26 PM“Sew cute, Suzy!! I love the decorative edge. Napkins are great for quick pillows and they come in such great patterns.
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
August 3, 2012 at 9:42 PMSo cute! I love the prints and the trim on the edge is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week!
Take care,
Trish
Richella says
August 4, 2012 at 12:10 AMSo simple but so very pretty! Honestly, the idea of jute trim on napkins doesn’t sound so good, but on pillows?? Dreamy! It’s as if these were crying out to become pillow panels–you were clever to answer that call!
Patti @ Pandoras Box says
August 4, 2012 at 6:04 PMLove how simple these are to make – and so inexpensive compared to a designer pillow…Is that black and white striped fabric on the back of the chair a blanket? Fleece? Love it!
Suzy says
August 4, 2012 at 8:12 PMHi Patti. It’s a throw that Ms. JB picked up at Ikea the last time that we were there. Take care. Suzy
Britni says
August 5, 2012 at 3:34 AMThe pillows look great! Love the pattern. And I love World Market. Which reminds me… I should take a trip over there soon 😉 Your rug is great too! I would love if you shared this at my Throwback Thursday party {closes tomorrow night}. Hope to see you there! Thanks for sharing 🙂 http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-4/
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
August 5, 2012 at 3:02 AMI chilled for awhile at World Market this evening. I love that place! The pillows turned out perfect! Thanks for sharing at my party this week!
XO, Aimee
Ali says
August 5, 2012 at 5:28 PMWhat a fantastic idea. I think I may pinch your idea as my daughter needs new cushions for her room at college.
Thanks for sharing.
Ali x
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Becolorful says
August 6, 2012 at 2:29 PMThanks so much for this post. I just had to feature you this week. Simple, bright, colorful with easy to follow instructions and great photography. You are a terrific blogger. So glad you linked this up. Thanks again,
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Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
August 11, 2012 at 2:09 PMAwesome! These are perfect. I love the colors! Featuring you today.
XO, Aimee
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Debt Free Mommy says
August 14, 2012 at 3:14 PMThese are beautiful! And they look so expensive, too. Thanks for linking up with Making Space Mondays! I hope we see you back again soon. -Tabitha
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October 3, 2012 at 9:24 AMthanks for sharing..