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    Fresh and Clean

    Nov 3, 2011

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    My old pillow covers were gross.  They live on the floor 90% of the time because for some reason pillows are meant to be thrown on the floor by little boys + husband...so it was time for new ones.
    It’s a fun quick project and I forget how much I enjoy looking at new pillows on my couch, plus that patchwork pillow was all scraps…gotta love that.   I used this tutorial to install an invisible zipper in them so they can go into the wash often.

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    Comments

    1. randi

      November 03, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      cute pillows! i love quick and easy projects for the house!

      Reply
    2. Peggy

      November 03, 2011 at 12:10 pm

      I love the pillows! This is definitely a project I need to undertake as we have the same issue at our house... except it is big boys! I love the foil of the bright pillows against a leather sofa any day!

      Reply
    3. Kelsey

      November 03, 2011 at 12:10 pm

      So cute! I was just thinking last night about how our couch desperately needs some new pillows too!

      Reply
    4. Kate @SwimBikeQuilt

      November 03, 2011 at 12:16 pm

      So bright and cheery. Looks great!

      Reply
    5. Mary

      November 03, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      You did a great job! They really are cute and with boys that zipper will come in handy. This is my firs tvisit to your site, so I took some time to browse through some of your earlier posts. I'm so glad I did that. You've created a great spot for your readers to visit and I really enjoyed the time I spent here. I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
    6. Cranberry Morning

      November 03, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      That's such a great idea, instead of just tossing them out! I love the look of many sofa pillows here and there. So colorful. Great job. :-)

      Reply
    7. JanuaryT

      November 03, 2011 at 1:06 pm

      You gotta love a project that is made up of all scraps. No waste!! I love pillows, you know I need to go make some now!! January T

      Reply
    8. Linda

      November 03, 2011 at 1:17 pm

      What wonderful pillows! I raised three sons and I understand completely! They think couch cushions and throw pillows are for building forts and having pillow fights!

      Reply
    9. Stacey

      November 03, 2011 at 1:30 pm

      That's so funny. That's exactly where my pillows live their lives. What is it about boys and pillows. I'm starting to think I should just give away the couches and make floor cushions. Maybe I wouldn't be the crazy lady screaming about her pillows being on the floor all the time. Great pillows!

      Reply
    10. Live a Colorful Life

      November 03, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      Really cute pillows! They look great against that leather couch. (I really like the green legs of that table...)

      Reply
    11. Kristie

      November 03, 2011 at 2:45 pm

      Yes- what IS it about kids and pillows on the floor??? These are very cute (and washable!).

      Reply
    12. Stacy

      November 03, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      How cute! Now, I want to make new covers for my pillows. My hubby and daughters seem to think ours belong on the floor too.

      Reply
    13. Kris

      November 03, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      Love it! I adore pillows. My hubby hates them. MEN!

      Reply
    14. Jeannie

      November 03, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      What do you use for a pillow form inside?

      Reply
    15. Becky

      November 03, 2011 at 4:22 pm

      They are very pretty. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Heather D.

      November 03, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      Just lovely! The yellow zigzags are great.

      Reply
    17. Michelle

      November 03, 2011 at 5:45 pm

      My couch is in desperate need of some pillows! Your pillows are so lovely. I love the chevrons...where did you find the fabric??

      Reply
    18. Quilted Cats

      November 03, 2011 at 5:49 pm

      What fabulous pillows, love them. I looked at mine yesterday and thought they needed a face lift. Guess I know what I'll be doing. Love your "Modern Quilt". Kona fabrics are so
      great to work with. I've been using Kona in my embroidery work.

      Reply
    19. rilojane

      November 03, 2011 at 7:06 pm

      Seriously... WHAT IS UP with throwing the pillows on the floor, boys?! A few months ago I made seven much needed pillows for our couch. The first few weeks I thought I'd go CRAZY always having to pick up those darn things. Now we've compromised that I'll pick them up and complain less as long as they don't throw them on the floor as much. :)
      I really like your yellow zig-zaggy fabric.

      Reply
    20. Jamie Lee

      November 03, 2011 at 7:31 pm

      I love them! I have been on a pillow making kick myself. I have been making all my pillows with an envelope style back, but I think I will try the zipper now. I've done zippers a few times...they really aren't that difficult.

      I have already made several of my Christmas gifts and a couple were couch pillows for my dad. I recycled some old bed pillows. Just cut the end off and took out the old stuffing, refluffed it, and then stuffed the +heck+ out of the new pillow I made with muslin. The kids helped. I like pillows extra firm!

      Reply
    21. chris

      November 03, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      Love the happy colors your chose.

      Reply
    22. BillieBee (billiemick)

      November 03, 2011 at 8:34 pm

      Great pillows!

      Reply
    23. bethanndodd

      November 03, 2011 at 9:08 pm

      Your new pillows make me happy. I think I have that same yellow zigzag fabric...I should go make myself a happy pillow too! Smiles~Beth

      Reply
    24. Danielle

      November 03, 2011 at 11:57 pm

      I'm glad it's not jus me then - my kids are always chucking pillows on the floor and I'm forever putting them back again. I think we are due for some new ones too. And your couches look the same as mine so I'm pleased to see these bright colours looking so fab against the chocolate brown leather!!

      Reply
    25. lifeinredshoes

      November 04, 2011 at 12:22 am

      You make the best stuff! What size squares did you use?

      Reply
    26. Wendy

      November 04, 2011 at 12:29 am

      I've been dreaming of making pillows! It's been all talk so far but maybe this weekend...

      Reply
    27. Dolores

      November 04, 2011 at 12:49 am

      I have one boy in particular who always throws the pillows on the floor! I have a choc brown leather lounge too and have been telling myself that I need to make some fun cushion covers. I've had a bit of a sewing and blogging break and it's really hard to get started again... my to do list is weighing me down and my fabric storage is overflowing!!! :-)

      dxx

      Reply
    28. Dolores

      November 04, 2011 at 12:50 am

      BTW, I forgot to say how much I loved the cushions!

      Reply
    29. Cola

      November 04, 2011 at 1:21 am

      Those are super cute!! I just bought some chevron fabric in yellow and teal to make pillows too :)

      Did you quilt the top of the pieced pillow or put a lining on it? Just wondering if there's some secret tricks that I don't know about!

      Reply
    30. mujus

      November 04, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      Couch candies! Lovely! :)

      Reply
    31. Lizzie

      November 04, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      I love pillows. I don't know why I don't make them. They are so darned expensive to buy! The yellow chevrons are really fresh. They may bring me out of my war on chevrons. Maybe.

      Reply
    32. Heather

      November 04, 2011 at 4:22 pm

      Love the new pillow!!
      Do you mind if I ask where you got your happiness picture in the background?? I love that picture but I have no idea where to find it!
      h_freund@hotmail.com

      Reply
    33. Gayle

      November 06, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      This is a great idea. Love the cushions

      Reply
    34. Elizabeth

      November 07, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Love the patchwork -- they'll be nice and summery during the winter!

      Reply
    35. michelle

      November 08, 2011 at 3:58 am

      Males! I hope they like your new cushions, they are just gorgeous.

      Reply
    36. Pati @ A Crafty Escape

      November 17, 2011 at 1:52 am

      They are beautiful and it's comforting to know that the pillow fight doesn't only happen at my house :)

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    37. Sew Much Ado

      November 17, 2011 at 5:56 am

      Those look great! And ditto about the pillows on the floor! My boys (and husband too) do the same thing, I finally told my four year old he's on permanent pillow duty, which lasted for about a day before he realized it wasn't fun, haha :).

      Reply

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