It seems like I've seen felt flower pillows everywhere lately, and I’ve really been wanting to make one. Felt is very inexpensive. I knew I could make one for a little over $5 if I used coupons. I used the following materials to make my pillow: pillow form, black felt and a hot glue gun. Yes, you read that correctly…I used my hot glue gun.
If you recall, I have not invested in a sewing machine and have come to adore no-sew adhesives. However, felt is a porous material, so I knew that no-sew glues and iron-on adhesives would be difficult to work with. Having nothing else in the house to use, I called on my trusty hot glue gun to the job. Now, I don’t necessarily recommend this, but I can tell you that it works. The problem I see with using hot glue is washing and drying the pillow. Since my pillow cost around $5 and is only being used as an accent pillow on a chair that rarely ever gets used, I didn’t fret over this problem too much. I did discover this product at Micheal’s after the fact, and might suggest it for no-sew projects when working with materials such as felt in the future.
I don’t have a tutorial for this pillow, although I’m sure there are several out there. I’ve seen enough flower pillows on store shelves that I had the basic idea in my head of how to create one. I made the pillow just like many of my other no-sew pillows seen here, only I used a hot glue gun. After the actual pillow was created, I cut out several felt petals, arranged them on the pillow until I liked what I saw, and then I began gluing. This was a quick, easy, inexpensive project that I think turned out pretty darn cute, and I really like the way it looks on the black and white chair. In fact, it was so easy that I have more felt projects to post about in the near future. Until next time, happy crafting everyone!
This is adorable! I can't wait to make a couple... might use some fun colors!
ReplyDeleteVery awesome!!! I can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeletesharing this with my daughter I think she will love the idea
ReplyDeletecute! I love working with felt and this is such a great idea. I also love no sew projects. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you soon,
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/cure-for-common-monday-7.html
I love the pillow and love getting ideas from other crafters/sewers who also do not have a sewing machine (yet!).
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Great job. I really love the felt especially since we are entering the fall season. Come by and see my latest pillows. In my 8/29 bedroom reveal.
ReplyDeleteI can see making these for friends and they are cost friendly. Sounds like you save past pillow forms. I know I do.
Thanks for sharing this neat idea.
xoxoGinger
I love how this turned out! Thanks for sharing, Rachel
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I’d love for you to link your adorable project to Things I’ve Made Thursdays. I’m trying something new this week- We have two sections to the party- one for kids’ things and one for “Anything”!! I think this post would be an awesome addition to the “Anything Goes” party!
ReplyDeleteHope you’ll stop by on Thursday and link up!
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
I love seeing these types of pillows. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have you share this and any other of your amazing posts over at my linky party Create and Share. It posts every Wednesday. We open the party Tuesday evening at 8 pm for those who like to link up early. Hope you stop by...and follow too! ;-)
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XoXo Nicole Mariana
So nice-love it!
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest blog Im your newest follower. love the pillow thanks for sharing. I am hosting a prize give away over on my page to celebrate Finishing touch Interiors 1st birthday pop on over
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