Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Burlap Pillow Wrap DIY (No SEW!)

I'm actually ashamed to post steps for this "project". I had a bunch of large square scraps of burlap and some pillows I was tired of looking at so i decided to do a little wardrobe change on them. As I scrolled through my fave bloggers' posts this morning, admiring the sewing projects a lightbulb went off. Maybe I could just giftwrap and pin the pillows? It's not as if anyone ever sits on this bench and snuggles up with the pillows.

So that's what I did this morning, snapping pics all the way (had to find another excuse to play with the new cam!).

Here's what I did, the final results, and few more random pics from around the house this morning. Make sure to check out my goatmilk soap pics. The soap is made by my mom's friend, who also sells fresh eggs and other farm fresh goodies. I fell in love with the look of the soaps. The one pictured is cucumber. Pretty and functional!








So there it is. This would be best for pillows in a no-traffic area that are for looks only. It's a fun easy way to change up the look of a seating area. Why didn't I think of this sooner?

Here are the random shots...



















Have a great day friends!

♥Linsey



a beach cottage

{Primp}







17 comments:

Sharon said...

you know I have done this for ages...but not really on purpose...more cause I bought fabric to make pillows...oh shoot...company coming...no finished pillows...wrap and pin fabric...yeah pillows!...no need to rush and sew now...looking ok...oh look...ooh I love this new different fabric...glad I didn't sew em...and the whole process begins again!LOL!
Sharon
ps I love the music on your blog...and that is rare for me...I usually don't like it...to distracting...though I did have some on mine for Christmas...and I am missing it on there now! Might have to add some of these songs!

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Your house is gorgeous and great idea on the pillows!! Love your creativity. What kind of camera did you get?

THE FARMHOUSE PORCH said...

Thanks Anita! : D It's a Canon Rebel XT.

Amy Kinser said...

Girl, I am all about easy and these burlap pillows seem easy and they look great.

Artsy VaVa said...

Great idea! I may do this for the bench on my front porch. No one ever sits on it either. Plus, my sewing machine is broken.

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Hey, it may be easy, but if it works I say go for it. I have burlap curtains in my family room so I love a touch of burlap here and there. I love the rustic look of the soap also. I bet it delivers a wonderful bath. Visiting from White Wednesday. Now a new follower.

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

Your no-sew burlap pillow covers look terrific, Linsey! Years ago, I changed the look of several pillows by just tying the fabric around them. Love all the treasures you showed here, too...including the homemade soap. ;)

Hope to see you at Time Travel Thursday this week. Happy New Year!

Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I've done this before to change things for holiday looks. What a great idea for the burlap! :)
hugs, Linda

Anonymous said...

Linsey,
Great pictures. Good eye! I'm going to read more! Visiting from White Wednesday - great bathroom storage, by the way!

A Thrifted Market said...

Anything with burlap makes me smile! Great job!

Fishtail Cottage said...

New to your page & love it! I'll be back again & again! xoxo tracie

Wendy @HerBallistic Garden said...

Hi! I was on your blog yesterday via Nifty Thrifty, but it was weird..there was nowhere to comment and nothing else on your blog but your posting! I wrote on Coastal Charms comments that I wanted to leave a comment for you and couldn't! Now I came through via someone else's comments where you commented too and it's fine! Love your stuff....xo

AntiqueChase said...

I love the gift wrap pillows!

Vintage Home said...

Looks good to me...love the soap..so graphic & charming!

Heaven's Walk said...

You're not alone in doing pillows this way, Linsey! lol! Quick, easy, and no-sew!!! :)They look great!

xoxo laurie

lucy said...

i do this to my outside decorative pillows all the time!

beachcomber said...

the wrapped pillows are a great idea!
your newest follower..cheryl

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