a couch makeover and a single girl block



Its always nice to brighten up your living space with a fresh pillow sham!  I made covers for my ordinary couch which has a geometric fabric in warm Autumn colors...which I love in the fall and through the holidays it is very complimentary and cozy...but.....when the sun starts to come through the blinds I want to freshen things up so the white curtains go up and fresh shams.  I made these with Joel Dewberry Aviary line, they just make me happy.

before

after

I also recovered a floor pillow with the single girl pattern from DSQ a great scrap buster. I inserted a zipper along one whole side for easy removal and washing.

love the result!

pillowcase love....

new photos:

I have made 6 pillowcases recently and have become very fond of making them...when I am not rushing and making foolish mistakes like pulling too hard when seam ripping and ripping the fabric instead of the thread....UGGGG, this is when I put the fabric down and walk away from the machine,  Well I picked it up again today to finish a gift.  My pillowcase journey started with this post, then it was changed when I read this tutorial and I ended up making my pillowcases with a comination of the two, I used the french seam idea for the side and bottom but used the "snake roll" as I am calling it for the top and it comes together soooo fast and so profdessional, I am addicted for sure.  Many more to come I hope, I want some for me!


My fabric choice for this set was:
Patricia Brave, Alhambra II
Main case: Arabesque Buds in Ivory
Cuff:: Tile Reflection in Olive
Trim: Mazy Bricks in Teal