Several weeks ago, I came across this darling pillow on Pinterest.
via pinterest
I was looking for a Valentine’s Day project and figured this one couldn’t be that hard to tackle! So off to the fabric store I went and picked up some burlap and red satin ribbon. After a little work, I came up with my version.
To create your own, keep reading for a quick tutorial.
Cut two pieces of burlap into 12″ squares. Sew up the edges on the sewing machine, making sure to leave an opening for pillow stuffing.
Turn the pillow right side out and run an iron over it to press the edges and corners flat.
Then cut a heart out of paper, to your desired size. Thread your ribbon through a larger needle and start weaving the ribbon through the top layer of the burlap, around the heart.
To prevent the ribbon from unraveling, use a lighter to lightly singe the edges. Tie a bow at the bottom of the heart, put a pre-made pillow insert into the cover or stuff it with bagged stuffing. Stitch up the opening at the bottom and the pillow is complete!
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Adorable! Simple and classy.
This is awesome! I just adore burlap and the ribbon heart is just adorable! I would love love love it if you would share with my Pink Hippo party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/02/pink-hippo-party-66.html
Oh, I absolutely LOVE this!! I’m definitely going to be trying this. Thanks for the easy to understand tutorial!
Pinning on pinterest.
Cheers,
Tracy
This is so so so cute! I love it! I want all my viewers to see it. I am featuring it at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com later today. Grab my “featured” button.
Adorable! I love this!
wow it looks great xxx
it would be great if you could link this to my new party starting today at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/ i hope to see you there xxx
I love it! Clever and simple.
I LOVE IT!!! And the garland is hanging on my mantle! Thank you so much Jen! Yours will be on the way as soon as I can get to the P.O. !
Simple but stunning! That’s my kind of project
Adorable pillow! Just in tim for V-Day!
~Mrs. Delightful
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That’s an adorable little pillow – what a nice valentine’s gift it would make for my sister!
I just pinned this to my DIY board, hoping i can pull it off with my daughter. Thanks!
What a cute idea for a pillow! And so easy! I have been looking for a cute gift idea and this just might be it! Thanks for sharing! (Saw you on the Blackberry Vine link party!)
So adorable! I love it!
The burlap with the silk ribbon is such a pretty combination. Thank you for sharing with us Hugs!
wow this pillow is amazing….I love the bright red ribbon! Swoon….I hope you will link up with me here:
http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2012/02/sweet-saturday-link-party-v25.html
Oh, I love this! It’s so pretty and easy to make!
Please post it on my website http://www.ohmy-creative.com
Susan,
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Hi Jen,
What a sweet pillow…
Love the red ribbon with the burlap!
All the Best,
Christine
Very pretty and classy!
I like your version so much better. Beautiful job!
That is sooooo cute! I like your version better…can’t wait to try this!
Jen, this is so beautiful! What a great idea for Valentine’s Day or a gift for someone! Great job!
I would love to feature this if you’ll come link it up!?
http://chattychics.com/2012/02/07/need-inspiration-wild-wednesday-2/
Great tutorial. I love this pillow!! I’m inspired to get out my sewing machine. Thanks so much for sharing at Show & Tell.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
I just wanted to let you know I featured you on Blissful and Domestic tonight. Stop by and grab a button:>
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2012/02/15-awesome-valentine-projects.html
I LOVE this pillow! So simple and stylish. I’d love for you to share it at my very first link party.
http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesdays-link-party.html
VERY pretty! Well done!
this is beyond adorable. love it.
This is so, so sweet, Jen. Love it! You’re so talented. Thanks so much for stopping by Mop It Up Mondays & linking up!
{HUGS},
kristi
I love this! We just posted our very first Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party and we would LOVE for you to stop by and link this up! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link.html
Hi Jen, Thanks for the easy but great tutorial. I’m a new follower. Have a super day! Joyous Wishes, Linda
Wow what a simple but beautiful idea! I absolutely love it! The burlap and red ribbon look beautiful together!
I love this! So cute! I saw this on Skip to My Lou I would love it if you would share this with our readers too for Fun Stuff Fridays! http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/14-days-of-valentines-fun-stuff-fridays_10.html
This is so pretty, I will be making one as soon as I post this, I already have a burlap pillow case I can use, and all I need to do is the ribbon outline. Thanks for showing us how, i really like it. Simple, easy, and beautiful, what could be better! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday’s Best Par.tay!
Such a pretty idea!
Hi Jen, I saw this on “Toys in the Dryer” linky Party and I love it!!! I will be pinning this to my Valentine board. Would love for you to link up on my SweetTalkin’ Sunday link party.
http://www.thesweettalkshop.com/2012/02/sweettalk-shop-craft-saturday-ribbon.html
This is adorable and looks simple to make as well.
I would like to invite you to link it to my crafty weekend show and share on my blog…
http://adventures-in-mommy-land.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-edition-of-weekend-show.html
This is great! Love the red against the burlap- perfect combination of colors! Thanks for sharing at my party!
Very cute! Consider sharing with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/02/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-11.html !
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Kathy
Lovely idea! I thinking to make this on a T-shirt.
Greatings from Europe!
Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog today! Come check it out and grab a button: http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2012/02/your-whims-wednesday-46-and-features.html
How adorable!! I am going to have to give this a try some time. Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
Your heart pillow is adorable. So simple, so sweet! Thanks for sharing @catch as catch can!
gail
What a great idea!! We loved having you link up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” We hope to see you back next Saturday with more fun ideas! -The Sisters
That looks so wonderful! You did a great job and I am so impressed that you made something that you pinned. I also love it that it was so easy to make!
Best wishes,
Natasha
We featured your pillow today from last weeks Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party….http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_16.html Please feel free to stop by and grab our featured button!
Congrats! I’ve seen this featured all over, just a sign of a great, accessible project.
Jessica
Hi there! I found your blog through the blog hop this week! I love your home decorating ideas and this pillow tutorial! New follower
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