Thursday, May 19, 2011

Pillow and Sachet

My best friend has decided she wants her bedroom redone in blue and white.

She has been coveting this rug from Target.....
But it's not in her budget right now.

Lucky coincidence, I bought vintage curtains years ago for a "someday" project, that have almost the exact same pattern!!

So I made her a pillow and a matching lavender sachet, which I have pics of to share, but I also covered the top of an old piano bench for her bedroom too (pictures still to come).

The curtains only cost me a couple of dollars and the down pillow was $1, so this was a cheap easy project.

I've had a couple of people ask where I get my lavender (I have tried to grow it but my yard stays too soggy), I found an Ebay shop with fantastic prices and wonderful lavender>>Ebay Lavender

Typically I stay away from Ebay and only shop Etsy, but truth be told I am also VERY cheap and Ebay had the best prices on Lavender.

 See how close the pattern is? The vintage fabric is a little more vividly colored than the rug but I am pretty sure she is going to be excited!!

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Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 4:26 AM

24 comments:

  1. CrystalMay 19, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    You're such a great friend!!! Love the fabric!!!

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  2. American in BathMay 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Oooh. I do like the fabric. I may have to have a go at hand stitching lavender sachets.

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  3. Alison AgnewMay 19, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    what a sweet gift to give your friend...i'm sure she'll be delighted...gotta love serendipity!

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  4. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 19, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    What a terrific gift for your friend, you're a sweet girl! I love the fabric pattern, wish I found something like that to make a tbcloth for my onion pattern dishes! Love the sachets too.
    Have a nice day.
    FABBY

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  5. PeggyMay 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    What a lovely gift! And the pattern matches wonderfully! I am thinking I might end up being a little bummed.... there is a possibility I might not be able to come to the sale on Saturday!!

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  6. nickys nookMay 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    oh so cute- i am glad you are feeling better

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  7. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    The fabric is so pretty and I'm sure your friend will love it.

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  8. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    How wonderful you could do this for her. I am sure she will be thrilled! I love the fact it's vintage better. Thank you for the tip on lavender I just started making sachets.

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundMay 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    So sweet of you to do this for your friend. It'a gorgeous rug, love that pattern for it AND the pillow. Maybe it will go on sale soon, Thanks so much for linking up with VIF, xo Debra

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  10. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    How darling and what a sweet thought for a friend! I bet she loves it! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)

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  11. JulieMay 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    What a cute and thoughtful gift! I've been hoping against hope I'd come across some great vintage fabric like this for a pillow project of my own. Gotta love blue&white!

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  12. Tidy Brown WrenMay 23, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    LOVE the vintage fabric! She's blessed to have a friend like you.

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  13. LisaMay 23, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the fabric! The blue and white is so popular now and I love it!

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  14. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenMay 23, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Love it! Can't wait to see the bench! If you sew kids clothing I'm looking for pattern testers for a Reversible Skirt!
    www.seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com
    Jenny

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  15. Emily SMay 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What a nice friend you are. And the fabric is simply lovely! Beautiful job.

    Emily
    Deviantly Domesticated
    http://stephaniehillberry.com

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  16. LaurieMay 24, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    The blue and white is gorgeous! You are a very good friend and I'm sure she will love everything!

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  17. (cullenkidsmum)May 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Love the blue and white, I'm trying to convince my husband to let me redo our bedroom in these colors. Love the vintage fabric. Followed from My Backyard Eden. Come check out my blog~

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  18. Noble VintageMay 24, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    anytime I spot me some ball fringe I have to come see! beautiful!

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  19. Korrie@RedHenHomeMay 25, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    That's beautiful fabric and you're a great friend!

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  20. DIYbyDesignMay 26, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    That fabric is really stunning. Caught my eye immediately. Thanks so much for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  21. Sew Can DoMay 26, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    That fabric is fabulous - what a great friend you are! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  22. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    That fabric is GORGEOUS! Thank your for sharing with air your laundry Friday!

    Jami

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  23. very merry vintage styleMay 28, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Pretty fabric. What a sweet gift you made your friend. Thanks for linking to my Share the Love link party!
    Mary

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  24. joanna | 365declutter challengeDecember 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I've been trying to find that rug for forever! Do you happen to remember what it was called or have a link to the page to buy it? If you do, could you contact me? Thank you!

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