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Don’t you think some towels are just too cute to be used as towels? I do! I saw this one and immediately thought it would make a cute pillow.
$3.99 at Target. I thought it would look like one of those French grain sack pillows that are so popular now but so expensive.
All I did was fold it in half, stick some trim on the sides and sewed it up on the other three sides – leaving an opening on the bottom so that I could stuff it. Again, I took the stuffing out of an old bed pillow – recycle reuse.
So far I’ve paired it with a pillow I made out of an old table runner , a red toile pillow sham that’s always been there and a this pillow pillow that I got at TJ Maxx.
Just changing things up a bit. Not sure what I’m shooting for. Sometimes I think I want to go with a vintagey French Farmhouse vibe. Then other times I want to have it look more cottagey. Vintage cottage French farmhouse?
I also think that when I’m done with my chair slipcover, I’ll tackle making a new cover for my kitchen window seat cushion!
Gail Kramer says
Wow! Your fabulous idea has me planning a trip to Target!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
That was a great idea, Manuela, and you can’t beat the price! It does look like the grain sack pillows. Love the one you found at TJ Maxx, too!
Glenda/MidSouth says
Great idea – and at a great price. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy your evening.
Rita May says
This post couldn’t have come at a better time. I wanted to make pillows today but wasn’t sure how.
Thanks!!
Comeca Jones says
They are lovely and red seems to be my color these days.
Paula says
Cute pillow! It looks like it would be something bought at a fancy boutique.
shelia says
Love your pillows! So cute!
be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Diana says
Those look great (and so do your geraniums just outside in your porch!).
Cindy says
Very sweet pillow. And such a good price!
Amy at The Red Chair Blog says
Love it! I see a trip to Target in my future 🙂
I’ll be posting soon about a pillow I made from a vintage souvenir tea towel. Linens are my “drug of choice” 🙂
Joanne says
how sweet! You made it sound so easy. I don’t so but this actually looks do-able. Thanks for the inspiration!
Joanne says
that would be ‘sew,’ gah, I really do know how to spell!
Pat says
I like the towels come pillow …looks great in the window seat and I can see your French Farmhouse vibe you have going on there too!
Red is really grabbing my eye lately, though I’m not typically a ‘red’ kind of gal… Pat
Pamela Gordon says
Sweet pillows! I’m not a sewer but I have a friend who does make pillows for me. In fact, she’s making me some soon. Target is coming to Canada soon but I don’t know if there’ll be one in our city. They have such cute things. I like the cottagey French farmhouse style. 😀
Debbie says
What a great idea! I really like that.
Theresa Roach says
WOW, GORGEOUS! I have got to give that a try! HUGS!
Kathi says
Manuela, It’s perfect! Thank you so much for this idea. I am making a few pillows right now and this is just right for what I am doing. Blessings, Kathi
Patty says
How cute it turned out and I love your collection. Sometimes it’s fun changing things up a bit. I’m in the process right now, too. It seems I’m going farmhouse cottage. Love the idea of repurposing old bed pillows for stuffing. I went over to FB and love your slipcover. I’m getting ready to start that project, too. I found some off white upholstery fabric at Joanns for 40% off. I wanted to make sure it was washable and durable. I’ll be contacting you for tips! Patty
clarice says
Beautiful. You know I was in Target and saw these and thought of you!! xoxo Clarice
Boho Farm and Home says
This looks so great Manuela! You did such a fine job of sewing and repurposing too.
You have been a busy girl!
xoxo
Caroline
Mona Kay at Blissfully Refurbished says
I am running to target!!! Love that!!
Jennifer says
CUTE!! I need ideas for pillows for my new sofa and these are adorable and cozy. I’ll just use the stuffing from the throw pillows it came with to make some that fit my decor a little better. =) I love your cottagey vibe. It is the most comforting of designs.
Hope y’all are well,
Jen
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
You have a fabulous eye for over the top decor. This towel was just perfect to have a new life a a very chic and frenchy pillow! KUDOS to you!
Yvonne
Kelley says
Marvelous, and oh! So Manuela!
Mimi Sue says
Always looking for a cute pillow idea. Yours is adorable. I’ll be checking out Target for a towel of my own. Mimi
Sue says
Great vision, Manuela! And frugal,too. I really love your new “Frenchy” pillows. 🙂 Sue
Andrea Swenson says
Very very cute. I love your style.
Kathy says
Well it is clear you have been having fun. Great fun window seat. I esp. love the TJ pillow and the runner made a perfect pillow match. I will head to Target to check out the kitchen towels. Good idea.
I found a lovely pair of burlap pillows in a local store at $87 each, I see that I will need to pull out
my sewing machine soon. Thanks for sharing, drop by for a visit. Kathy
bj says
Love this! I just got some of the Target towels and am in the process of TRYING to make pillows out of mine, too. I am thinking envelope style with a big button…sure do like yours, tho.
Come over and have a bowl of soup with me today. 🙂
xo bj
I am signing up to follow.
bj says
Silly me…I already AM a follower. 🙂
Katherines Corner says
Love the pillows, thank you for sharing with us. I’m so happy I hopped over to your lovely blog. I’m adding your button to my blog hop page and I look forward to future visits. Hugs
Courtney says
These are darling~ I love your sweet pillows!! I am definitely going to have to check Target for them! 🙂 Thanks for sharing these cuties at Feathered Nest Friday!
Karee at The Vintage Chateau says
Who knew they had such cute dish towels at Target?! What a great idea. I’m one of your newest followers!