couch makeover fabric pillow

Couch Makeover {pillow #2}

Posted on July 29, 2011

This pillow was pretty simple.  It was made with a beautiful cut velvet fabric I purchased from Joann’s Red Tag fabric when they were 50% off.  I love looking there for fabric I wouldn’t normally buy.
I used my Side Tie Pillow Tutorial– but instead of making the ties with the fabric, I used a 1″ wide satin ribbon.

I think this would make a gorgeous ring pillow for a wedding.  Only not so big. 😉
Slowly making my way through the pillows.  I’m pretty happy with them so far. 🙂  Since I know you are all so amazing and have terrific advice- I have need of opinions.  See that lovely Polka dot fabric?  The one from This pillow?  I am wondering if I need to embellish it for my couch?  Add piping?  trim?  fancy ruffles on the border?  Or just leave it simple and let the fabric do the talking?  All the other pillows have some texture and interest, so I’m wondering if leaving it simple would make it stand out- for good or bad?
Help.
XOXO,
Amy
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  • Staci J
    July 29, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Another darling creation!! The velvet looks so yummy, wish I could lay my little head down…
    As for the polka dot fabric, I think it's already gorgeous fabric, so you probably don't need a whole lot of embellishment, Maybe piping or a simple ruffle? I'm not the expert though, you're the pillow queen!!

  • The Answer Is Chocolate
    July 29, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Adorable! Love the texture and just want to curl up on your sofa!

  • Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com
    July 29, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Another adorable pillow! I am not sure about the polka dot fabric. If the rest of them are going to be embellished maybe you let the fabric be on this one but I have only made one pillow and you know which one that it 🙂

  • chris
    July 29, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    With the polka dot, I think using texture would be fun. A while back a made a pillow with ruched side gussets. You can see it here. It's a nice way to add interest, and still showcase the main fabric.

  • Gwen @ Gwenny Penny
    July 29, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Love pillow #2! It's such a different look from your original gray felt side tie pillow. I'd probably go with piping for the polka dot pillow. There's already a lot going on on the fabric itself.

  • Leanne
    July 29, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    You still hold the crown for pillow queen. I love this one with the ribbon ties. I'm with Gwen on the polka dot pillow, I like the piping idea.

  • Sommer
    July 30, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Now this is right up my alley! I'm in the midst of reupholstering two wingback chairs and they will need pillows! Would love to have you link to my party this weekend too! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/07/vip-party-21.html

  • Jennifer
    July 30, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    This is one of my favorites of all your pillows. I pinned this on pinterst and featured you today on my favorite things 🙂

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-ive-been-pinning-today_30.html

  • Amy@OCD: Obsessive Creative Disorder
    July 31, 2011 at 4:06 am

    Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello. I love how simple and sweet that pillow is!

  • Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers
    August 1, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Beautiful!! I love the thought of using this idea as a ring pillow as well. Great idea!

  • Michelle
    August 29, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    This would make a gorgeous ring pillow! Adore that fabric. You re a mastermind!