Apr 30, 2018 | Pillow, Tutorial
What could be more sweet than a bolster pillow made from an old dress? My neighbor asked me to create a memory pillow using a dress she wore as a young girl. The dress was about 40 years old. She suggested a bolster that her daughter could use. This was not a rush... 
Aug 30, 2015 | Pillow, Tutorial
Maiden Jane is where “practical meets pretty.” What can I say, I’m a practical gal. When burlap pillows were all the rage a few years ago, I couldn’t understand how they could be used for anything more than for show. In my house, pillows are... 
May 4, 2015 | Pillow, Tutorial
Memory pillow are wonderful gifts for grads, grandmas and grandpas and girlfriends! Make one for yourself using special shirts from a loved one. This particular style uses one T Shirt and one button down shirt. You are not limited to that, but the button down... 
Feb 11, 2014 | Pillow, Tutorial, Upcycled
I made this sweatshirt pillow for a customer and thought I’d share how I made it. Follow along using the photos. All you need is your sweatshirt, a size 16 stretch needle and a 32 oz bag of polyfil! Steps: 1. Even out the sweatshirt top and bottom. 2. Stitch... 
Jan 3, 2014 | Pillow, Tutorial, Upcycled
How embarrassing is it for a knitter and sewist to share these photos? This sweater was purchased in Ireland by my father-in-law and I have worn it for years. It was better than a robe – the first thing I’d slip on in the morning to keep me cozy in our 60... 
Sep 24, 2013 | Pillow, Tutorial, Upcycled
I am becoming a “junk lady.” Since I love to upcycle, family and friends give me old stuff to see if I can create something. Well, my daughter’s friend gave me her old backpack. I used the contest as a springboard to create a pillow. One that not...