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burlap, Burlap pillows, crown stenciled burlap pillow, diy burlap accent pillows, french stencil on burlap, number stencil on burlap, stencil burlap pillows
I just love the look of Burlap. I bought a yard of burlap back in October with really good intentions of sewing some accent cushions for the living room, but the material has sat in a cupboard for the past 4 months. Since this month seems to be all about completing unfinished projects (my family photo books, some chalk board trays, and a few other things I’ve had in the works), I decided to finally tackle these.
I wanted more of a lumbar type cushion, so I measured these to be approximately 21″ by 12″ {I tend to mainly eyeball stuff – which is probably why one cushion is slightly smaller than the other}. I did my basic cushion pattern (more info here), with an overlapping back opening. I bought cushion inserts at IKEA for about $4 each.
My burlap inspiration board has been growing:
I ended up deciding to use the same stencil and make two matching pillows for the chairs in the living room. I mixed my favourite black {Behr Black Suede} paint – a sample pot I had on hand – with a Martha Stewart fabric medium {2 parts paint to one part medium}. The paint actually ends up looking slightly brown on the burlap, which I like.
Now, I won’t be snuggling up to these cushions any time soon… I did wash them in cold water with lavender fabric softener (Method is my fav!) but it didn’t soften them as I’d hoped, and they still have that distinct burlap smell. But they look great and are more for decoration anyway.
What have you done with burlap lately?
Linking up to the parties here and WOW and the CSI Project
shannon said:
I’m over from the CSI Project. I love your pillows and I’m off to go checkout the rest of your blog. It’s gorgeous.
Courtney said:
I love them~ sharing them at tonights party~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks so much!!
Barbara said:
Love these pillows! Beautiful job!
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Barbara said:
These look amazing! I am in love with burlap..going to try this! Thanks
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Mandy said:
Love your burlap pillows. They turned out great! Featuring them tonight at the Highlight Party.
Thanks so much for sharing them at Project Queen.
Amanda @ Burlap & Denim said:
Of course I am a HUGE burlap fan, but these are bea-u-tiful! The design you painted is perfect! Thanks for linking up at Burlap & Denim.
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks so much! I’m glad I found your linky party and blog!
fiona said:
Unfortunately burlap love is not really big in the Uk, and I think we would call it Hessian – love your cushions though and all the great inspiration especially the postcard one, and the one with applique. I’ve been pinning !
Shannon @ aka design said:
What beautiful burlap pillows!
Shannon
(www.akadesign.ca)
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Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks so much for the feature!
Meg said:
I love anything in burlap! These are GREAT! I’d love if you linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/03/showoff-saturday-4.html
Hope to see you there!
Kim@County Line Road said:
Love the pillows!
Kim said:
I love these! I have two chairs in my family room where something like these would look great – thanks for the idea.
Found you through shabby creek cottage linkup.
Lauryn said:
i love these pillows. super cute. i would love for you to add this to my new link party… spreading the love. please go check it out if you are interested!
http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/search/label/spread%20the%20love%20link%20party
{love} lauryn @ love notes by lauryn
Janis James Steward said:
These are fabulous! Great job!! I found you at the happyhourprojects blog party! I have a burlap pillow too! I should’ve also taken a pic of the black shirt I was wearing when I was sewing all that burlap…just a tad messy!
Janis Steward said:
oops…I should’ve commented thru my blog addy…which is
http://www.janis-allthingsbeautiful.blogspot.com Hope you visit!
Janis Steward said:
Love your burlap pillows!! Super job!
Jenny@thelavendermagnolia said:
Love burlap and love these pillows! Can you tell me where the stencil came from? I would love to stencil my daughter’s desk chair in that!
My next big project is burlap curtains for my master bedroom. Saw them on a blog and HAVE TO HAVE THEM!
Visiting from SCC.
Jenny
Ugly Duckling said:
Hi! The stencil is from Maison de Stencils. There are some really great french ones there.
Kathryn
Jessica@VintageMauve.com said:
So cute!
Hope you’ll link up to my Link party!
Vintage Mauve Link Party
Cheers,
Jessica
Jeanine Okio B Designs said:
Your pillows are so pretty! I love how you have them displayed in the basket! Coming over from Transformation Thursday and so glad I did!
Jeanine
Rose :: Fine Craft Guild said:
i have done NOTHING with burlap lately, as I can’t find it here where we live. However, I have posted lots of projects I have been eyeing, always with good tutorials, so that ONCE I FIND IT, I can make all these projects in one go. Of the above pic, the HAWAII postcard is my fav. but they are ALL Beauties.
I am actually coming to your site re. the Follower linky blog hop. I WILL BE FOLLOWING YOU *** WILL YOU FOLLOW ME BACK ? Thank you so much when you do.
There is also a link party on our blog, where you can feature ‘your best creative work’. There are some great projects to see already, but we want to see your work! This url is both to FOLLOW and to PARTY: http://www.FineCraftGuild.com/party/
Hope to seeing you around!! Have a happy, creative day!
Ugly Duckling said:
I would love to follow you back and link up! Good luck in your search for burlap! I’d love to see what you do with it!
Ugly Duckling said:
PS – I love the Hawaii postcard pillow too! I would love to re-create this!!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said:
Love ’em! They came out so pretty! I always love the way burlap projects look, but I can’t think they’d be too comfortable. I brought some burlap in though with table covers for the living room side tables {from Ballard}. I love that basket you have them in, too! I have a longer one that is green with a natural lining fabric. I may have to try to recreate yours for it because it’s just sitting on the floor getting in my way while I decide what to do with it.
Visiting from WUW! : )
Mandy said:
These are adorable!!! I’d love it if you linked them up to a party I have going at Project Queen.
I’m a new follower.
Mandy
Heather said:
I love these! I too am a huge fan of burlap pillows.
macisjourney said:
Those are awesome!! I did sew a pillow recently with burlap…I’ve got several yards left! I’m about to make some cafe curtains for my little kitchen!
I love that stencil you used. I need to find a good looking french stencil!
Found you from Wow Us Wednesdays!
~*Jessica
thevelveteenrabbitblog.blogspot.com
Cathy@My1929Charmer said:
LOVE, love and love them pillows. You really did a great job from the inspiration you pinned. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best Par.tay!
debbie said:
Love and Love and Love…what’s not to love. You did great. Thanks for sharing.
Jillify It said:
LOVE the pillows! I would love it if you would link up to my party going on now!
Jill
http://www.jillifyit.com
Cloches & Lavender said:
Love the pillows I think burlap for the home it adds great texture love the basket they are in too.
Sarah said:
These look great!!! Good job! -Sarah
Lori @ coloritsimple said:
Love those pillows!
Ashley @ The Latest Find said:
Looks great, I love these. Just pinned and shared on FB! Following you back on Linky Followers! =)
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Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks!
Maureen said:
Your pillows turned out great! I’m getting used to the smell of burlap but the cats don’t like it.
Haley Davis said:
You did a fabulous job!! Pinning!! They look very professional! Totally want to make some for my porch. Thanks for the inspiration!
Rosemary said:
Nice job. I like the basket they’re in too.
Suzanne said:
Pretty pillows. I love burlap and find it works for so many different things.
aimee said:
i love burlap pillows i have been making a few too, it would be great if you have the time if you could link up to my party at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/2012/02/hi-every-one-i-hope-you-have-had-great.html
Sharon ت said:
The pillows look great! Creating with burlap is on my to-do list. Thanks for inspiring!
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
Justine said:
Stopping by from The Linky Followers Blog Hop! http://queenofsavings.com