5.27.2011

Pompom Pillow


Friends, I really have mixed feelings about this pillow.

It looked so good before I put the pillow form into it.  The pompoms looked more like banners or buntings - which was the goal!  They were nice and swoopy.  But once I put the form in, the curves sort of straightened out.

Craft Fail?!

Switched to a zipper foot after that hot mess stitching on the dark purple row!  YEEesh.

Meh.
But I do love that I have a new friend for Foxy Pillow!  I think they'll look fab together... After I fix this one.  :)


Envelope style, ala From An Igloo.





Good idea, poor execution methinks.
Either the poms need to be totally straight, just like plain ol' stripes, or way waaay more swoopy.  This in-between business ain't cute.  :P


Hey, happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!  Hope you all have good ones!  I'm off to NYC tomorrow morning!  Woohooo!  I'll take tons of pictures, especially in the Garment District!


Love to all, 


*ETA*  Thank you all SO MUCH for your kind words about this pillow!  I think I was looking at it with a judgmental craft-stank eye.
It's pretty cute, I guess. ;)

17 comments:

  1. The Nifty NestMay 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I think it is adorable! :) Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Liz

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  2. KimMay 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I think you're being too hard on yourself - it's cute. I love the idea of the garland-ish pillow. I've seen another similar that this reminds me of, but it had triangles of cloth instead of the pom pom. Your version seems like much less work than sewing all of those individual triangles on!

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  3. Red pillowsMay 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Nice! Very nice. Love the buntings! Keep it up!

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  4. Michelle {Daydream Believers}May 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I dig it! :)

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  5. AmyMay 28, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I love it! See no prob at all!!

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  6. Thread In Her HairMay 30, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I think it's darling!!

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  7. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Thank you gals! I'm warming up to it - I think I *might* be being too hard on myself. :)

    Craft Win :)

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  8. Mandy BeyelerMay 31, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    cute!! not a fail! I just posted this on my FB page...

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  9. ElizabethMay 31, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Love this! Featuring it on my Facebook page today! Thanks so much for linking up to Made With Love! http://www.facebook.com/SewChatty

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  10. KendasCraftsJune 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I think it looks great! Not a craft fail at all. :-)

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  11. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    very cute! I have pompom trim in a hot pink that I bought to do something for my daughter's room with and I wasn't sure what to do with it, this might just be the perfect project!

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  12. meg + andyJune 1, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    LOVE IT! great idea!

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  13. Kristine@thefoleyfamJune 1, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Definitely NOT a craft fail!! I love it!!! You did a great job!!

    http://www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com/

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  14. ~Robin~June 2, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I think it's perfect just the way it is! Adorable!

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  15. D+BJune 5, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Love your blog!! I am definitely going to be your new follower :) I would love it if you followed me to @ for-the-luv-of.blogspot.com that would be great :) I am just starting out, but I am excited to share new recipes, crafts, and makeup.. And Giving away giveaways on mineral make-up!

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  16. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I am featuring your pillow on my site on Monday, June 6! Love it!!

    www.thegunnysack.com

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  17. LeslieJune 8, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love pom poms and this turned out so cute! I featured it on hoo's got talent! Thanks for linking up to the party!

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