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Apr 26, 2012

Terrycloth Pillows

The need to sew pillows overcame me again yesterday. You all remember my dollar store placemat pillows? They were very popular in blogland, and with a certain big yellow dog. I find her snuggling one all the time.

I had planned to go buy some striped placemats to make pillows for the patio furniture, but then decided I wanted something softer. Suddenly it hit me - what about teatowels? Bonus that the dollar store has a far larger selection of pillow-suitable teatowels then there had been of placemats.

The ones I chose came in a two pack for $2, one patterned and one solid. I bought two green and two blue because I couldn't decide. And you can never have enough pillows, right? I scooted over to Walmart to buy some zippers and headed home.


Sewing them up was pretty easy, although I did have to put the zipper in twice because - surprise! - the two teatowels weren't exactly the same size and I'd started with the larger one. Nothing like pinning a zipper in place and finding that it ends an inch past the edge of the material.

What do you think?

The pillow is a little longer than I'd anticipated. If I make more in the future (after these four), I might cut the material down to two-thirds of the length. The total price was $2 for the teatowels + $3 for the zipper  = $5 for a brand-new (oversized) pillow! I have a closet full of throw pillows from Goodwill so I didn't even have to buy new stuffing.




And Chloe loves this one just as much as the Paris pillow.  



She even went looking for it when I put it up out of the little dog's reach (The new pillow is not a chew toy!)  But I see why she loves it - it is really soft and cushy. The terry cloth makes you just want to snuggle right into it. Plus with a zipper the cover will be easy to remove and wash when it gets dirty - and you know it will.


I love the bright green & yellow stripes. The blue towels have polkadots. I can't wait to show you those. And I can't wait to test the pillow out on the hammock.

Come on warm weather, where are you?

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I'm linking up here this week.  

55 comments:

  1. amyApril 27, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Oooh, love it!  I love the towels you chose!  Fun stripes.  I actually like the longer length too...makes it a little different than what you usually see.  Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!

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  2. LindaApril 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Well, Chloe has great taste!  Thanks for linking up this fabulous pillow to at Pillowpalooza!

    :)

    Linda

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  3. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.April 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Great idea!  It would be really cool to make a set with matching towel for the beach!  Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!  Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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  4. SherieApril 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I so on this!!! And I NEVER even thought about upcycling throw pillows!!! Wow! Just wow! Gorgeous!

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  5. I Gotta Create!April 27, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Great idea that looks great too. Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  6. Diana MeredithApril 27, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    This is a great idea!  I really like how they turned out.  
    I came over from Country Momma Cooks.  Thanks for sharing!

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  7. ThistlewoodfarmsApril 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I love your pillows, but I think I love Chloe even more!  Thanks for linking to the party!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!
    karianne

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  8. AndiwinslowApril 28, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful doggie, glad she likes the new pillows.  and they are nice also.   andi

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  9. Alisha SchultzeApril 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I love how these came out!! The fabric is beautiful!! Stopping by from Show and Tell Saturdays linky party.

    Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/04/another-coat-for-holly.html

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  10. 2yellowbirdsdecorApril 29, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    That is so cute! I love the colors of the fabric! Thanks so much for sharing this as well at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  11. lfrank1018April 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    These came out great! Love it! Thanks for sharing at A Pinteresting Party!

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  12. ToodieApril 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Love the brightness and cheerfulness!  Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. ElizabethApril 29, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Love this!  These are my favorite colors :)  You did a fabulous job.  Coming from the Pinworthy party over at Just Us Four and Broken Treasures!  Thanks for linking up :)

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  14. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Thanks!

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  15. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Thanks!

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  16. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks!

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  17. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Thank you! I love the coats you make!

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  18. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Thanks!

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  19. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Thank you!

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  20. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Thanks!

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  21. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Thank you!

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  22. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks!

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  23. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks!

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  24. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Thank you! (And Chloe thanks you.)

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  25. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks!

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  26. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks!

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  27. BarbSteadmanApril 30, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Yep, she's a snuggler!

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  28. Jaclyn MartinezApril 30, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I found you at Motivate Me Monday, and this is a really cute idea. You did a great job, and I can't wait to try it now :) Thanks for sharing !

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  29. ChrissyApril 30, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I love these!  The colors are perfect!

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  30. Stephanie RichardsonApril 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    So cute! Love the colours for summer!

    ~Steph @ Silver Boxes

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  31. Seaweed & RaineMay 1, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    They look terrific! I love the colour you chose, and what an inspired idea anyway... you have got me thinking on what I have in the cupboard that I could stitch up! :)

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  32. Four SistersMay 1, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Using towels to make out door pillows - Brilliant!

    Thanks for joining our Beautify It Monday Link Party!

    -Four Sisters

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  33. Jessica JeanMay 1, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your project to Mauvin' Monday!  When you get a chance, don't forget to stop by and share your Twitter account on the new Tweet Leap! 

    http://www.vintagemauve.com/2012/05/01/its-a-tweet-leap-and-referral-love-too/

    Cheers,
    Jessica

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  34. Katie JasiewiczMay 2, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Love this pillow--perfect for the beach!

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  35. ShilohMay 2, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    What a cool idea!  Terry cloth just looks so soft and comfy and cozy.

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  36. MarilynMay 2, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    This is a great idea!

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  37. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I've made three now and the dogs won't stop snuggling with them.

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  38. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks!

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  39. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Thank you!

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  40. amyMay 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Featuring this tomorrow at One Artsy Mama!

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  41. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Thanks!

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  42. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Thank you!

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  43. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks!

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  44. BarbSteadmanMay 2, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Thank you!

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  45. MelissaMay 3, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Love it... I think I need to make one of these to use by the pool this summer. :)

    xoxo,
    Melissa

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  46. RachelMay 4, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Great idea! I love it when I find new ways to be thrifty.   Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  47. becolorfulMay 6, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    I have always loved these shades of green so I was smitten with your thumbnail pic. :D Thanks for sharing this week on BeColorful
    pam

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  48. Katie goldsworthyMay 6, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    That pillow looks awesome!!! I still have to make some outdoor pillows. I'll be looking at place mats and tea towels now too!

    --Katie

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  49. BarbSteadmanMay 7, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Thanks!

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  50. BarbSteadmanMay 7, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Thank you!

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  51. BarbSteadmanMay 7, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Thank you!

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  52. Alexis Lohrke TannerMay 8, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I love the colors!  And I agree that you can never have too many pillows.  :-)

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  53. BarbSteadmanMay 8, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Can you believe I bought towels to do three more? I'm up to 7 now!

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  54. Geri ONovember 8, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Great idea. I'm your newest follower. I hope you will follow me back at http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com

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  55. AshleyNovember 8, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I want to snuggle with Chloe! SO cute. 

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