1/08/2011

Recycled Patchwork Pillow with Rainbow Ruffles


Front view


Back View:



Made with 100% recycled materials, including old jeans, old t-shirts, and previous stuffing from a tired pillow.

I love color, so I made the ruffles from tshirts, gathering them in the center.


 All the stitching is in color too- red,orange,yellow,green, and blue.




The process:














See the colored threads?




























Mia is holding her beloved tea cup here, she walks around all day saying "Wanna cup-a-tea?"







I've had the tiny cherries forever...finally they are put to use.

 I think they are super cute!



I'm entering this in the "Stitched in Color" pillow contest. Join in the fun!






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17 comments:

  1. MelissaJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    This is gorgeous. Love the use of denim and your ruffles are perfect.

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  2. Mary JoJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Too cute! I was wondering if you were going to join the blogger pillow party. I have an idea for one of my own, maybe I should go work on it now.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I've never made ruffles like yours but I love them. Rainbow colors are so much fun.

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  4. Rachel at Stitched in ColorJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! And I heart recycled!

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  5. Honey Lamb and IJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Mia is a doll!!! I love the pillow and what an awesome bag that would make too!

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  6. JenJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    That is super cute!
    I am a new follower. Love meeting other crafty people!
    Cheers!
    Jen
    cariboobutterflycrafts.blogspot.com

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  7. WendyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What a cool cushion, I love the colours of the ruffles!

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  8. Apple for the TeacherJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love the ruffles! and colors...yum.
    And the pic of Mia...priceless.

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  9. Apple for the TeacherJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    You know, you should advertise this as a travel pillow...small size, and the POCKET to hold your IPOD while you sleep!!! GENIUS!!!

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  10. RosaJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Too cute! Love the bright colours :)

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  11. Ruby StarJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    This is great! Nice upcycle of those jeans. I definatly will be doing this for my girl. Thanks for sharing x

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  12. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    What a great idea! I love the bright rainbow on the front!

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  13. JaimeFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This is so adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Hi, i am going my gcse Ict and i need to copy the information of your product because i think it is just amazing

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