Pillow Talk

Remember in my very first post when I mentioned all of the things I wanted to find/make for my future Portland apartment? 

Well...I actually finished one of my DIY projects!

Last night, my wonderful grandma helped me finish my
table napkin throw pillows!

[Note that this was  not so easy for me, really, because I don't have enough patience to sew on a button, 

let alone a bunch of pillows!]

As I mentioned previously, I had already picked up a couple cute patterned napkins from World Market:

& yesterday I picked up a couple more solid-color napkins to make 

a total of four pillows.

Sewing was pretty easy once the machine was threaded
& my grandma taught me:
"It's kind of like driving, you just have to press the peddle and drive straight!"

Needless to say, there was some drunk driving that occurred,
but luckily no casualties. 

(besides a small burn from the iron, hah)

 Speaking of ironing- did you know you can steam, iron and stretch fabric so that it's all the right size? I had no idea, I would have just sewed them crooked, hah.

They ended up turning out very cute!  And in just a short evening :)

Most importantly the supplies cost less than $30 (for all 4 pillows!).

[$1.99-$2.99 per napkin from world market, $8-$10 for stuffing from JoAnnes]

I couldn't have done it without the help of my lovely grandma [Thanks Gma!!], and I am pretty sure I will be wrangling her into more projects before the big move in August! 

Stay tuned! 

xoxo