Chicks and Gluesticks: Pillows

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2.22.2011

More Ruffle Pillow Pictures

I'm excited for this month craft. My husband and I were out shopping and he wanted to buy some new pillows. I was happy to tell him he'd have to be suprised b/c I'm making them. Now we'll see how they turn out!

I was looking for more ideas before I go buy supplies and came across a few pictures to share...

Etsy meets anthro

Etsy: That funky boutique's shop

Kirsten

2.18.2011

Ruffle Pillow

Yay for ruffled pillows!

I have uploaded some ideas here for you to browse and see what type of pillow you would like to do. I think we can let this project take some free form and everyone can do whatever size or type of pillow they would like.

What you will need:

Pillow form(s)

Fabric for front and back of your pillow

Fabric for ruffling

scissors/rotary cutter and mat

Thread to match

Sewing machine (if you have one)

Keep in mind the amount of fabric you need to buy depends on the size of your pillow and type of ruffling you choose to do. You will have break out your math skills when figuring how much to buy.

Things to remember when purchasing your supplies:

As a general rule, add 1/2 seam allowance for all sides.

I like to make the backs of my pillows like a sham. To do this, you need 2 rectangular back pieces--1 side the pillow length + seam allowance, and the other side 1/2 the width of your pillow plus 5 inches.

(My pillow forms are 18" squares. So I will need a front piece 19" by 19" and 2 back pieces 19" by 14" to create the insert back like this)

When figuring out your ruffles you should double your desired length. So if you want a finished ruffle that measures 19" x 4"--you need to cut a piece 38" x 5" long. If you need ten ruffles, these lengths can add up to lots of fabric.

Using a bedsheet is an economical solution for making lots of ruffles. This is what I will be using. Some of you have said you have some leftover supplies lying around to use. If you need me to purchase supplies for you. Please notify me by Thursday Feb. 24th!

Craft night will be at my (Rebecca's) house Wed March 2nd. If you need an address, I can email you.

2.05.2011

More March Craft Ideas...

Check these out and upload your own so we can set up the poll by Tuesday. I know you all have some crafty ideas floating around in your heads or saved in your "favorites" file like me. Well, put them on so we can all ooh and ahhh over what we can make next!

I thought this topiary was adorable! We could make them spring type colors or something more neutral with fabric or paper. But I love the cupcake holders so clever!

http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentine-cupcake-liner-topiary.html

I am always in need of a small gift for teachers, neighbors, visiting teachers, birthdays...you name it. I could use a night to just make a bunch of something small to have on hand as gifts.

more teacher gift ideas here: http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/05/01/teacher-appreciation-gift-ideas/

More upcycled jewelry ideas

http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/08/anthro-knockoff-akela-necklace/

These were a handbag if you can believe it.

http://atsecondstreet.blogspot.com/2010/03/upcycled-bracelets.html

We could also revisit pillows... I have been wanting a ruffle pillow....

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~Rebecca

12.29.2010

January Craft

I hope that you all enjoyed Christmas. Just a reminder Craft group will start at 7:30 from now on. I have been a major slacker in getting ready for Craft group Since nobody else came up with Ideas I came up with a couple more, You need to Vote by Friday.

1.The Furniture Re-do

In the spirit of Romance & Weddings I thought maybe do something that has to do with love

2. Bedroom Wall Hanging.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebackporchshoppe?page=7

3. A Love Book for your Sweetie

http://crafts.mattters.com/timeline/2010/1/12/2/martin-luther-king-day-craftpreschool

http://leasanders.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/valentines-double-door-bia-book-and-surgery-break/

What a Cute Title- Of course Our Creativity is Endless

4. A 14 days of Valentines Kit

For the love of your life!

Making 14 small crafts- I have some incredible surprises instore if we pick this one. We could even make smaller versions of the crafts above.

I will just throw it out there I hope you all pick this one :)

http://redvelvetsneakers.blogspot.com/

Not sure about the “Pooky” LOL but there are 14 bags

Wouldn’ t it be great to be ready for valentines before the month even begins.

http://fleamarketstudio.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/01/

http://emilienichole.wordpress.com/category/decorating/

http://thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot.com/

JUST FOR FUN CHECK OUT THIS BLOG!

I saw this on Good things Utah

http://thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot.com/

10.11.2010

November Ideas

Hi Ladies!

I browsed around trying to get some ideas for November. I found these ideas on Ucreat.blogspot.com. Let me know what you think and I would love other ideas too. I am also open to Christmas crafts too if anyone has some ideas.

~carrie

Love this. We could somehow make it autumn looking if you want.

I have been wanting a cute tray forever.

Adorable!

Cute Cute Cute!!!

I love this wreath!!! But where to get all those pine cones?????

9.09.2010

Enter your Ideas by Saturday Night!

I wanted to put some more ideas on that are not necessarily Halloween but could be super cute for our homes. Please enter your Ideas by Saturday so that Ashley can pick a few for us to vote on and get started with her planning :)- I know too many cute Ideas but these could be used for other months as well.

Thanks, Amy