I Made Pillows

After making my bench and adding color with my pillow to my very grey room, I decided more pillows and colors were needed.  So I found these napkins at Target on clearance in just the right color.

I bought some pillows at Big Lots that were even cheaper than pillow inserts from Joann Fabrics.

I had my mom thread the antique sewing machine (it actually belonged to my seamstress grandmother, Mamama) and I sewed.  Here I am below trying to keep a straight line. I made a skirt when I was in 6th or 7th grade with my mom's help. I've never sewn again. It's not difficult at all, well, especially that my mom was next to me the whole time.

My 2 1/2 year old nephew was very curious and stood around and watched.  He ended up on my lap as I sewed and you'll see the result of that later.

He would touch the machine and say it was hot.  He also would roll the knob on the side to bring the needle down as I sewed. It was pretty cute. 

He wanted to help cut the thread with his scissors.  Yes, there is a band aid on his forehead, and no, he was not cut or injured.  His shirt had about 5 across the front and his shorts had one,  Buzz Lightyear of course.

Here they are.  I love the combination of colors.  If you look closely at the top of the blue pillow, there is a little bit of wonkiness going on there. Learning to sew and sewing a straight line with a kid sitting on your lap is probably not the best case scenario, but I wouldn't change it for a thing.

So have you sewn anything exciting lately?

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