Not letting the whole grommet issue stand in my way, I managed to whip up a fabulous pillow with my second memo of Chiang Mai Dragon from Schumacher.
My saga began last November when my wonderful blogging friend Karla took Nancy and I to fabric wholesalers.
She managed to snag me two memos {that's what designers call "samples", I like to say "memo", makes me sound like I know what I am doing} of Chiang Mai Dragon from Schumacher in Alabaster and
When I saw the generous sizes I thought , "Yes! I can make pillows"
until I saw these:
until I saw these:
Blasted grommets.
But they did not deter me.
And now the second pillow is complete.
Grommets? What grommets?
I cut and appliqued a flower over each grommet using a blanket stitch.
And sewed an invisible zipper.
This fabric just makes my heart go pitter patter.
Tomorrow: pillow tutorial #2!
XO Barbara
It looks gorgeous and what an inventive way to cover those grommets. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart way to hide the grommets! :) Your pillows look great Barbara!
ReplyDeletewow...some serious skills here! they look fantastic
ReplyDeleteLove 'em! Especially cushion #1 with the black trim :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteI really love the details on number one...excited for the tutorial :)
Those pillows are so fantastic! I want to make one!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Such creative solutions for each pillow. They are stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! So smart... I can't wait for the invisible zipper tutorial!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Lady!!! Looks so good. :)
ReplyDeletexo e
Beautiful fabric! I love the black trim on the first one. Love the blog, full of great DIYs!
ReplyDeleteSharece
The Design Hall Interiors
Such a smart idea! The pillows are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI had to look twice to try to find out exactly where the grommets were.
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly a a real good thing!
Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Oh Barbara, how I LOVE this!! I think adding that detail takes it over the top!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant solution. I really had to look to see the patches! So glad you could save the fabric Barbara!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillows! I love how you cleverly hide those grommets!
ReplyDeleteJessie
www.mixandchic.com
OMG you are a genius, this is amazing!!! It looks even better with the appliques! LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteNancy xo
Brilliant! The fabric makes me want to wake up early and paint a canvas just like it..thanks for the inspiration and the designer lingo! Perfection ! Have a great long weekend!
ReplyDeleteLucy
Ps
I'm also Canadian :)
Mmmmm ... I am sooooo in love with that fabric! I love the way you made the most of it, great job.
ReplyDeleteSuzy xxx
Nice save!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! It honestly looks like those patches were made to be there! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteTiffany {Living Savvy}
Barbara, I love this! You're one talented Lady :) Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOK....gotta tell you this was brilliant! Both pillows are fabulous. I was wondering how you were going to get around those grommets.
ReplyDeleteTalent.