Marching Band Pillows and Choir Robe Pillows

Marching Band Pillows and Choir Robe Pillows

Jul 14, 2020 | Pillows, Upcycle

I had the opportunity to create additional memory pillows from the marching band uniforms of a local school that is closing. In addition, they gave me choir robes. The robes were black and had a detached stole. The stole is worn with the curve in front and the V in...
Coogi Upcycled Hat, Wine Tote and Pillow

Coogi Upcycled Hat, Wine Tote and Pillow

Jun 25, 2020 | Pillows, Upcycle

What started as an interesting Coogi sweater, has ended up as a pillow, a wine tote, and a slouchy hat! The knitted fabric is very textural. Some areas even have pockets and overlays, which can make it interesting when trying to use it as a flat piece. The fabric is...
Coogi Paloogi

Coogi Paloogi

Jun 1, 2020 | Pillows

I had so much fun creating a collection of pillows and a tote for a client. We had a few phone discussions and many texts along the way. He sent me additional shipments after the first shipment because he had so many ideas. And then the finished results were sent off...
Her Favorite Team vs. His Favorite Team?

Her Favorite Team vs. His Favorite Team?

Apr 13, 2020 | Pillows

Have a couple who doesn’t agree on favorite teams? Here’s a unique way to represent both! A pillow with the two favorite teams making up each side of the pillow! What a fun shower or wedding present! Another option is two pillows, with each team...
Coogi Sweater Memory Pillow

Coogi Sweater Memory Pillow

Mar 25, 2020 | Pillows

I had the opportunity to make pillows out of a collection of Coogi sweaters. I was not familiar with the brand but had seen these sweaters before. They are made in Australia and a look at the website shows they are expensive! They are quite interesting designs and a...
Deck Living

Deck Living

Aug 12, 2019 | Entertaining, Pillows

The past few years we have been transforming our deck into a “living room.” For twenty-some years, our deck was down a flight of steps just outside our back door. We didn’t use it often because it required carrying many things up and down. When we...