Thursday, September 10, 2009

A little fall nesting

I was feeling the need for a little autumn color. I can't abide orange and brown, I love them outside but red is still my go to choice for color. I'm beginning to think I need to branch out a bit, but for now, I whipped up these pillows for the sofa.  I am still working on the heart and home pillows, it is slow going with all the applique and embroidery but these stitched up quick as a wink with simple envelope backs.  I should have the other pillows finished this weekend:>)
I also wanted to show you the new/old coffee table Earl and I found while we were out garage saleing this summer. It used to be a piano bench and we both really love the curvy, carved legs. It was a steal at $8.  A light sanding and a few coats of poly brought it back to life.  Ok, enough sharing, back to work on sewing those pillows.  I am just closing my eyes to the housework today and getting them done.  It's always a balancing act when it comes to what you need to do (housework),and what you want to do, (sewing).  Today, sewing wins:>)

31 comments:

  1. Love the new pillows and the bench too! That is a very cute piano bench with those curved legs...cute as a bench or a table! You and Earl have a good eye for a find...

    xo,

    annie

    ReplyDelete
  2. Oh, I am loving your pillows. Man...those would take me 21 days to make. You can do them in 21 minutes!! I can't wait to see these other pillows you speak of...will they be for sale?? You know me..I have to have one of nearly every thing you make...:)

    ReplyDelete
  3. What a darling piano bench/coffee table. I would love to find something like that - it's not like any piano bench I ever sat on! ~Adrienne~

    ReplyDelete
  4. Your pillows are gorgeous! Love love love that table too. I can't believe you got it for $8.00!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I love that you "just whipped up" a few pillows!! You are so awesome...and these are amazing!!!!

    Love the piano bench too -- never would have guessed that it started out its life in front of a piano!! You did a fabulous job of refinishing it!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kathy...I love your pillows! I hope you don't mind...I put a link to you on my blog...finally posted..I did a little fall decorating and took a picture of my bird on pumpkins that you made!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I just love the coordination of the couch and pillows. They are perfect for this time of year. (I hate orange and brown, too!)

    ReplyDelete
  8. I am not an orange and brown fan either! Love, love, love your new pillows and really adore your loveseat they are on.
    xo
    Penny

    ReplyDelete
  9. I love your pillows. And that piano bench is really neat...and such a deal for $8!!

    Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  10. oops! meant to also say that the old piano bench makes the perfect coffee table!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I love red too. The pillows you nade are great and I love the ball fringe. Love the table too. What a deal!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Making pillows is much more fun than housework
    Alison

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sewing and decorating over housework any day! Love the old/new coffee table! The bench makes the perfect table!~Patti

    ReplyDelete
  14. The new pillows are very cute.

    I'd say they'd make a nice Christmas gift but since, you know, I'm still living with hideous browns and oranges, I guess I'll suggest it some other year. Since you're dying to make me a Christmas gift and all. ;-)

    PS-Is my brother now calling himself "The Uncle" when he comments on my blog? That threw me for a bit, since I KNOW Unc doesn't go online. I suppose "the" signifies a different person than just "Uncle".

    ReplyDelete
  15. The pillows are spectacular, and love your fabric choices...Just a very happy room, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love your pillows. I'm going to check out your Etsy site next. I'm with you on the orange and browns. I just made an orange Halloween pillow to put on my Etsy shop. It was fun to make, but I wouldn't use it in my house.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Fun pillows! Love that ball fringe. Great find on the bench/table. It turned out great!
    Karla & Karrie

    ReplyDelete
  18. it's all sew perfect.
    looks wonderful.
    blessings,
    aimee

    ReplyDelete
  19. Wow, you made those pillows! You are one talented lady. They are gorgeous!!

    I wish I knew how to sew it's on my bucket list. LOL. Can't imagine being able to create such gorgeous things. Love the fall look, it is so cozy!
    Marcia @ frugaliousliving

    ReplyDelete
  20. I love your pillows Kathy! :o) I too lean toward reds. :o) I am trying to find creative ways to bring them into my home. :o)
    I would love a day of sewing! But alas, heading out to work. I can't complain, I have the sweetest elderly clients a person could want to work with. :o)
    Have a nice weekend!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

    ReplyDelete
  21. what pretty material for your pillows and I love the new coffee table. What an awesome deal!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Thanks for stopping by Kathy....enjoyed your visit...and I WANT that sweet heart, black and white pillow at the end of this page!!!! How absolutely sweet is that! Seriously cute, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

    ReplyDelete
  23. Kathy, those pillows are so cute! I wish I could just "whip" up cute stuff like you! I LOVE he one with ball fringe!

    I have a hard time changing my red up too! I'm going to try a bit of orange this fall...we'll see how long that lasts!

    Manuela

    ReplyDelete
  24. I love how you just whip up pillows...mine would not look like that at all...LOL! The coffee table is superb.

    LeAnn:)

    ReplyDelete
  25. Oh Kathy! The pillows are SO cute! I love them! The bench is wonderful...
    Love,
    Sue

    ReplyDelete
  26. I came over from Mimi Sue's because I noticed on here side link pics that someone had my exact family room couch. How fun!!! I also just made a floral ottoman slipcover to coordinate with it. If you come by to see it, I think it's 3 or 4 posts down, 'What I did on my Summer Hiatus'...long story. Ha-ha!
    Love your taste in couches! : )
    M.L.

    ReplyDelete
  27. What beautiful fabrics! The table is a perfect compliment to your couch.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Red is my signature color...love the pillows with the ball fringe..i just made one with a picture of the Statue of Liberty and I used ball fringe it came so cute....but no "sides"....and what a cute coffee table...the legs really make it...Hope your weekend is going good...have fun sewing!!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Love your cheery pillows AND your yummy coffee table/piano bench...boy, that's the cutest one I've ever seen! And, only eight bucks! Yowza.

    Have a wonderful sewing weekend....I'm doing the cleaning instead...hoping I can sew tomorrow...

    Blessings,
    Spencer

    ReplyDelete
  30. Those pillows are great! I love the bench/table too! Very pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Colors I love - dishes in patterns I have - don't sew a stitch - shopping I can do! Jennifer

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to say hello :)