Pillow Talk

I was in the mood to sew today. It had been a long time. This is what I had on hand to stitch up. (Well, that is not all I have that I could have stitched up) A fabric sample from Joann's and some grosgrain ribbon. I think the ribbon came wrapped around a blanket I got for Christmas.

I only had enough ribbon to make little pleats in the corners. Pinned then basted the ribbon on to the front. Then I just used some solid cream fabric I had on hand for the back. A remnant from Joann's. Pinned and stitched around all four corners but leaving the bottom open.

Stuffed it with a down insert I had and hand stitched it closed. I need pillows for the couch so if I find some I like and they go with this than great. If not, this really didn't cost me anything to make. No biggie. For now, it's better then the plaid one I had on there.

I need to gather what I already have around the house in one area so I know what I have. I'd like to use some of what I have stashed here and there that I forget about. Am I alone? Do you forget what you have too? How do you keep track of the things you are not using so you don't buy what you already have?

Well, I'm down a bit of fabric and some ribbon. It's a start.

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