I like flea markets and power tools, parties and pillows. I’m a mommy and a decorator, and a diehard DIYer. Join me and my little family as we renovate our Brooklyn Heights brownstone with lots of love and plenty of elbow grease.
We all know you can buy chevron fabric, but I really relate to the satisfaction that comes with taking on creative endeavors. Guaranteed Shanna will love this pillow longer than if she had purchased the twinkle living pillow or used the Premier Prints fabric. Plus, I love the chunkier scale of the chevron pattern here and I think the quilted/pieced look is fun - looks more like darts or arrows.
There are so many fun ways to piece together striped fabric on the bias. It reminds me of Windsor Smith's chair in House Beautiful,
and this photo from Nicole's blog:
Have a great weekend! Go make something!
xx
35 comments:
I saw that patchwork chevron pillow on etsy in navy...what a fabulous idea..love that image from lonny! thanks for sharing the tutorial, Jenny! Hope to see you on my blog someday soon!! have a great weekend!! xx meenal
Chevron is def growing on me....I may need to find a place to work some in! I am just starting out in sewing and would LOVE to be able to make something like that someday.
OK, I'm on it!
This made my day! :)
(LOVE the yellow chevron chair...so cool)
So cheerful! That pillow cover would also make an adorable/ afordable dog bed a la the Molly Mutt beds. I've been trying to figure out an easy DIY for a chic dog bed cover and this just might be it.
Great post Jenny!
~ Julie
I'm obsessed with chevron! Thank you so much for the tutorial... I might try my hand at it! I'll let you know.
http://joyisstyle.blogspot.com
Shanna did a GREAT job lining up those points! What a fun project.
I just dropped off some red and white stripe ($3.99/yd) from Fabric World in ATL--ooo, that should make it on your directory if it's not on there already--to be made into an asymmetrical chevron pillow for our vacation rental. I hope it turns out! :)
Love your blog!
I agree--the darts make it, and give some depth to the print. Fantastic job, Shanna!
Cool! Modern quilting-- looks fresh. Thanks for the idea!
It adds an extra dimension. Very nice!!
LOVE that! I bought the same slip cover piece from the Ikea as-in bin and sewed a beach tote with it (http://lifeisartislife.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/first-sewing-project-beach-totes/). I wonder if I have enough leftover to do a chevron pillow too... :)
That is beautiful. Because of your blog, I'm searching for ways to work in bold stripes into my new home. You have totally made me fall in love with them.
love all the stripes, love mixing them with other patterns. so unexpected and cute.
That is beautifully executed.
I love this! The added depth makes the pillow so unique.
Can't get enough chevron. I'm forcing myself to use other patterns in my home, been so obsessed with it.
Hi Jenny! Thanks for sharing that pillow - I love the geometric and quilted feel it gets too!
The last photo posted is a photo I took from our trip to New York, not Lonny. Just thought I'd let you know. Here's the link to the blog post:
http://meohmymama.blogspot.com/2010/10/empire-hotel.html
Have a great weekend!
Wow! That is such an AMAZING pillow!
Great post. Love that pillow that she made!
Whoops! Sorry Nicole! Update the post with a link to yours.
xx
Awesome, but she must have the patience of Job! I am completely impressed. Gorgeous. :)
Very fun!
I'm off to make something this weekend, per your suggestion. :)
I love that red pillow made from the idea cushion cover...clever! Chevron is such a happy fabric in general:)
Wow! That is amazing. I am digging the chevron pattern too.
xo,
cristin
Don't I wish that I was that talented...*sigh*...but alas, I just love looking and drooling over other people's amazing talent! That pillow is absolutely gorgeous!
Heading to Ikea in Schaumberg, IL tomorrow, looking for a bin like that! I have the perfect project....Thanks Jenny -JR
I too LOVE anything chevron! My husband last week just painted a chevron wall for me in my bedroom. I love that pillow!
http://ahomeblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/instant-makeover.html
LOVE IT! I must admit, not only did I buy the chevron print from premier fabrics (its on a banquette at my kitchen table, shown on my blog- fivestarfinds.blogspot.com), and I also bought the navy and white patchwork pillows on etsy...love them both!
This is a terrific and clever idea. I have added a bit of Chevron to my house in the form of a rug and love it!
Genius idea!
Got a thing for all the stripes? I like it. The illusion that it gives is lovely.
Hi, I'm one of your regular readers and a first-time commenter. I too love chevron. PLease check out my post where I use it in a bookcase.
http://allaboutvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/02/styling-bookcases-part-2.html. I also used it for draperies in my son's room.
Thanks for taking a peek.
Kathy
I also really appreciate people giving creative thought to personalize things from big box stores. Sure, the time spent may mean the end cost is equal to or higher than buying something already made, but it's the recognition of cretivity that gets design enthusiasts excited!
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