Rainy days and Mondays...

they do always get me down... but yesterday I was determined NOT to get down at all. So, my handy dandy sewing machine came to the rescue.




Remember what the old pillows on our couch looked like? (and by the way, this is what the house looks like again without Brian... I hate it when he travels...)
Well, these are the pillows now...


Now, if only I could learn how to make slipcovers for my furniture... wonder if it's too complicated? Maybe I'll try to find some tutorial online... drop me a line if you know of a good one!

Comments

kmmiller said…
very cute pillows. I love the colors.
10:13 AM, September 16, 2008
Cheryl Wray said…
Wow!!! Great job!! (And I love the colors in that room. SO pretty!)
12:09 PM, September 16, 2008
Kim Watson said…
Oh my goodness! those pillows look so professional!! & the colours are gorgeous!
I love sewing too, although it is mainly on my L.O's these days or hemming....you know, boring stuff.

How long is Brian away for? Be strong my friend...he'll be back before you know it!
HUGS!
XXX
5:08 AM, September 17, 2008
Martha said…
Beautiful...what a great way to quickly brighten things up!
12:50 PM, September 17, 2008
Becky said…
AMEN SISTER!!!! I LOVE LOVE ALL YOUR REPUBLICAN STUFF!!! :) Oh ya and cute pillows...lol... I know I know I need to get on my blog and update. I need to take lessons from you. Hope all is well!!!
9:53 PM, September 17, 2008
{Susan...Seriously.} said…
pillows i could do...loving the orange!! love them!! but the slipcover for the couch...wouldn't even consider it...

though i'm up early to see if i can find an easy JEDI costume pattern for the little dude and big dude for halloween. i think i've gone crazy (crazier).

have a great rest of the week!
5:49 AM, September 18, 2008
Kara Ward said…
You did so good. I love the color. I wish you lived closure. I need a Monday pal too-I always miss the kids when they go back to school Monday morning. I love the noise and the excitement when they are home...well, most of the time. wink, wink. Kara
10:43 AM, September 18, 2008
Nina Diane said…
wow girlie.....I'm impressed. Love the pillows and really love all of the colors.
11:28 AM, September 18, 2008
Kim -today's creative blog said…
great makeover!!!

We can't be friends until after November. LOL! :)
3:04 PM, September 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
found you via scrap to my lu blog...

http://pinkandpolkadot.blogspot.com/2008/08/laziest-slipcover-tutorial-ever.html

I haven't tried it, but it seems easy enough...hope this helps :)
3:57 PM, September 23, 2008
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