Showing posts with label pillows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pillows. Show all posts

10/06/2014

DIY - Restyle, Denim Homebound

10/06/2014
DIY Restyle - Denim Homebound
All inspirational images | Pinterest
Denim is clearly one of the most interesting fabrics to recycle.
When you recycle pants you have many options to use in designing your project.
Two popular recent posts Bagging Denim and Jeanius Jewelry explored making attractive, easy-to-make jewelry and bags with denim.
While gathering ideas for accessories, I came across several current and fashionable projects for the home. The ideas presented above are truly inspiring and shows denim used in very creative ways. Covering a chair or making lamps with denim can be daunting, but pillows and small mats are easy and a good way to begin with recycling old jeans into home accents. Pillows are definitely a good way to begin. Make a variety in different ways whether you use pockets only or make stripes with different colors of denim. Small mats are another project that can be accomplished easily with several ideas below for you to try. Also featured are small accents or gifts you can make with leftover strips and seams from your projects. Read further for different ways to give your home hits of denim.

10/29/2012

Needlecrafts

10/29/2012
Needlecrafts - Crochet - Triangles in Pattern
Crochet Pillows designed by Kelly Hunt at Etsy | www.etsy.com/shop/Paravent
Black and White Pillows | www.envelop.eu
Geometric prints are very popular at the moment in decor, whether it is in fabrics, home accessories or created with tile. An easy way to add a decorative accent to your decor is to crochet a pillow top. Basically it is like sewing patchwork squares and sewing them together. I was inspired by a beautiful graphic, drew the colours from the image and made a pillow design.