Featherweight Project - Cashmere Covered Pillows

Ever go through your closet and start to weed out the things that don't fit anymore, or are not things you wear much, or just need to get tossed? Sometimes those things are too good to toss and need a new purpose. I looked at some sorry looking pillows and stuffed them into the worn sweaters. Voila, the cashmere covered pillows started to come to life.

This is not a ground breaking discovery. There are many websites that show their way of making them. Here's the way I did mine.

I bought a couple 16" pillow forms. They fit nicely into the size sweaters I had to work with.

The first thing to do is turn the pillow inside out and line up the ruler along the side so you can cut off the sleeves. I was surprised at how easily the blade cut through the knitted fabric.

Featherweight Project - Wired Ribbon

It's the most wonderful time of the year for our interior design side to kick into full swing! We have ideas and sometimes our supplies need some help. I love wired ribbon. From the first spool I bought, it is my preference for decorating. Today, I spotted the perfect ribbon for my project but it was not wired. Hmmm. I don't want to buy expensive wired ribbon when I already have this gorgeous ribbon! What can I do? 

I've been one to tell people that if they can't find what they want in the shop, then they have to take charge and make it themselves. Generally, with some creative thinking, you can make what you want.

So I told myself that same advice. 

I had the ribbon. I had very lightweight floral wire. So far so good.

Featherweight Project - Shirred Ornament

When we had class 8 on using the Gathering Foot, I wanted to use this technique on something special. Here's an idea I had for it - a shirred ornament!

The soft texture of the fabric gives an interesting contrast to the tree. And using a fabric with some shine is perfect for the holidays. See August 28th's class 4 if you need a refresher on Needles, Fabric, and Pressure Control.

Let's learn how to make this!