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Coastal Pillows

This summer, I had several visitors from out of state and the number 1 request of each visitor was "can we go to the beach?" and naturally each time my response was YES! I had a treat for my cousins when they visited - I took them to see the Florida sea turtles hatch and make their way to the sea. Everyone should have this event on their bucket list. The hatchelings break out of their shells and thrash about together causing the walls of the nest to collapse and the bottom of the hole to rise. Once near the...

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Nautical by Nature - Summer Pillow Project

I live 1 block from the beach and although I am grateful for what some people think is an excellent location, I am a tiny bit envious of my neighbors who has the beach in their back yards. This summer I have decided to remedy the situation by bringing the beach inside. To that end, I have designed some nautical themed graphic pillows inspired by my coastal surroundings. [caption id="attachment_1318" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Jupiter Light House[/caption] I have a spectacular view of this iconic light house. I drive by it every day - it has become the backdrop to my life....

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Another Pillow Project

My friend visited Sierra Leone last year and upon his return, he presented me with some beautiful pieces of brilliantly colored fabrics. One piece immediately caught my eye. It's a bold green, yellow, orange and beige stripe fabric with gold accents. It was perfect for my semi annual couch update. [caption id="attachment_1301" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Gold Striped Accent Pillow[/caption] I made two 20" x 20" pillows covers and used them with existing feather inserts. [caption id="attachment_1303" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Looks great on my red couch[/caption] I loved them do much that I decided to make 2 additional pillows for my guest room....

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DIY Outdoor Monogrammed Drop Cloth Pillow Project

I am in the process of doing a mini make over on my back patio. I am planning to spending a lot more time out there doing hand embroidery - I have a few unfinished projects that I would like to complete.  I wanted to add some pillows to my patio chairs  - the plan is the more comfortable I am, the more I will get done:) [caption id="attachment_1152" align="aligncenter" width="401" caption="Outdoor canvass drop cloth pillow"][/caption]  The Pillow Process Out door pillows are relatively inexpensive - you can pick them up at any big box store for between $13 and...

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Upcycled Dress turned Pillow

About 10 years ago my friend traveled to West Africa and he brought me a dress made from Bògòlanfini or bogolan ("mud cloth"). The dress was several sizes too large so it sat in my closet untouched. I absolutely love the fabric and wanted to display it in a prominent way - I decided to do what I do best - make pillows. [caption id="attachment_1097" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="The Dress"][/caption] I agonized about cutting up the dress, but my friend gave his blessing and I went for it. I was able to make two 22x22 pillows covers. I added a feather...

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