1 down, 4 million to go

I can finally check something off my long list of projects! I bought a flowery bedspread for Ave's room a long time ago. Once she got a real bed I didn't think I liked it as much as when I first bought it. I got a really good deal on it so I was going to try to resell it on craigslist, but when I pulled it out to take pictures Avrie instantly fell in love with it and wanted it on her big girl bed. Hmmm...

I decided I would make some cute pillows to go with it to spruce it up a bit and make it more my style. I found these two pillows at Ross and knew they were just what I wanted.

The brown pillow was only $2.99 and the silver pillow was marked $5.99 but had a huge rip in it. I took it up to the cashier and asked if I could have a discount since it was ripped. One phone call to the manager later, I had saved myself  3 bucks! (Which worked out perfectly since I was going to take the cover off anyway!)

One Sunday afternoon of sewing my little buns off and I am quite pleased with the results! For some strange reason Avrie has a strong attachment to the yellow pillow and hasn't set it down since yesterday. She says it's 'just her size.' (The blue fuzzy pillow is a dolphin pillowpet, which is why there's a random fin sticking out of it.)

I love all the subtle patterns that give them character but don't clash with the bed spread pattern.

I would love to make some for the living room but we'll see how many times a day I have to pick these up before adding more to the house!