pottery barn knock off pillows...

Thank you all so much for the sweet birthday wishes!!
I didn't give it much thought when I said leave a comment for the giveaway,
but it made my day reading all your kind sentiments, you guys are truly the best!

I love those PB catalogs, the warm cozy rooms, decked out for the holidays and
styled to perfection. Although I prefer a good dose of my own personality injected
 into a space there's no denying if I can find a way to simply
knock-off one of their pieces at a fraction of the price I'm all over it!  

I copied these pillows...Holiday 2012 Catalog

My version...





Poinsettia Pillow 20" x 20" - $1.43
Antique White Felt 1/8 yard @ 3.49/yd. = .44 - Jo-Ann Fabrics
Jingle Bells 18/pkg.  .99
Pillow Form - I had
Burlap - I had

Sweater Pillow 16" x 16" - $2.50
100% Icelandic Wool Sweater - Goodwill
Pillow Form - I had

Pottery Barn...December 2012

Poinsettia Pillow, 12" Square - $29.50
Trevor Fair Isle Sweater Cover, 20" Square - $39.50

Here's a brief  tutorial for the Poinsettia Pillow:

I chose to use more leaves since my pillow is 20" x 20" and PB was 12 x 12.
7 large  -  6" x 3 1/2"
7 medium -  6" x 3"
7 small - 6" x 2 1/2"
4 smaller - 4" x 2"

I sewed a straight line down the center of each leaf for texture, then did a
 rough arrangement on the top half of the burlap to get an idea of placement.

Put a piece of newspaper under the burlap for any glue that may seep through,

it will easily peel away when you're finished.

Using your glue gun, start with the largest leaves, and continue layering medium,
 then small and ending with the smallest until all leaves have been attached.

Glue the bells to the center.

Fold the bottom half of the burlap over the top and pin (right sides will be together)
Sew the side seams and hand stitch the opening after inserting your pillow.
If time doesn't permit hand stitching, safety pins always work perfectly for me. :)

I'll be sharing more holiday decor this week...
my mantle and a surprise in the dining room!

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