New Sofa Pillows

I went to the fabric store Sunday and found this gorgeous black and white/silvery patterned upholstery material.  As soon as I walked in it caught my attention and I automatically knew what it would be used for...new sofa pillows!  Im usually reserved with the prints I choose but I'm trying new things.  I purchased 4 yards since it was only...wait for it...wait for it...$1.99/yd.  OMGeezy!  Is what I thought to myself.  I asked the sales associate to bring the bolt to the cutting table for me.

I was soooo excited when I got home.  I did all my wifely/motherly duties and once the ninjas were down for the night, I got to work.  I measured each pillow at 21'' X 21" (giving myself a 1" seam allowance). Sewed up 3 sides completely and sewed the 4th side from each corner, leaving a 5 inch opening in the middle (for stuffing).  I used poly-fil to stuff the pillows and then top-stiched the opening close.  Voila!

The Interior Designer Is Bizack!

Yup, I'm back in the building! Grandma, Sheree, and I went fabric shopping this past friday.  We had a blastski! All 3 of us love to create so it was fun to pick each other's brain for tips and techniques.   I found an adorable turquoise and kiwi pom-pom trim for the ninjas room. A gorgeous tiffany blue podesua fabric and some glamtastic  beaded trim found me (I promise I wasn't looking for it) while I was helping Gram look for her material LOL.   I intend on making 2 bead-trimmed valances or scarves for the windows in my bedroom. I'm so not big on valances, but there were a few on display at the fabric store and I just fell in love with the flow of the fabric.

Since Friday, I have been on a relocate, redesign, revamp rampage! This rush of creative adrenaline feels great and motivates me to continue to challenge my creativity.  Go beyond what i'm used to making.  Dare myself to choose a large-scale pattern fabric with bold colors.  Challenge me to create what I want to see. The reward of creating something is for the finished product to be your idea, as you saw it in your head, in physical form.  At least  thats just what I believe, but anyway. This behavior makes me think of my college days when I would stay up all night creating something for my apartment.  Table centerpieces,  sofa pillows, chair slipcovers, artwork, etc.  My creative juices are flowing.  Yesterday while the ninjas napped, I relocated 3 pieces of furniture to my living room as well as created a sitting area for us to put-on/take off our shoes.  Pictures coming soon :-)