Thrifty Boho Style Pillow Tutorial

September 13, 2019 By Meegan 6 Comments

I was out shopping today, looking at pillows, throws and floral arrangements. I love looking and thinking about different ways I could recreate what I have seen in stores and online.

I love the Boho look and homey vibes they give. So I bought some chunky lace and trim for starters. I could envision what I wanted and came up with a Thrifty Boho Style Pillow Tutorial, just for you.

I love how my Boho Style Pillow came out. It’s the ambiance I am trying to create in our cottage apartment.

Vintage Valentine Pillow

January 21, 2016 By Meegan 11 Comments

Hi everyone! How are you this fine day? I am doing well. For that, I am grateful. Being grateful brings me to the topic of my Vintage Valentine Pillow. It is something for which I am very grateful for in a round about sort of way.

Have you ever seen a heart pillow like the one in the picture below? Typically they are used by patients of heart surgeries.

Let me tell you the condensed version of how I got this pillow.

How To Sew A Ruffled Pillow

October 15, 2014 By Meegan 10 Comments

Hello my friends. It has been a great week learning How To Sew A Ruffled Pillow.

Nineteen bloggers received 1 yard of fabric and 1 pillow form from Online Fabric Store. We each choose our fabric and design.

Today I want to show YOU How To Sew A Ruffled Pillow.

If you aren’t into making your own pillow, did you know that Online Fabric Store NOW sells their own pillows?

Online Fabric Store Pillow Challenge & Giveaway

October 13, 2014 By Meegan 3 Comments

Hello everyone!! I am happy to share an Online Fabric Store Pillow Challenge & Giveaway!

It’s going to be a REALLY fun week! Nineteen bloggers received 1 yard of fabric and 1 pillow form from Online Fabric Store. We each choose our fabric and design.

If you aren’t into making your own pillow, did you know that Online Fabric Store NOW sells their own pillows? Check it out, right here.

Everyday from today until Thursday we will each share what we can make from 1 yard of fabric from Online Fabric Store.

NOT only that!!! But there are TWO $100 Gift cards to Online Fabric Store!! I told you it was going to be a REALLY fun week…

Come back each day this week to see more pillow ideas and fun. I will be posting mine on Thursday. I LOVE my fabric and how my pillow turned out.

Let’s get started with today’s Dreamy Decorator pillows.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Come back each day this week to see more pillow ideas and fun.

Thanks for stopping by for the Online Fabric Store Pillow Challenge & Giveaway!!

Enter today for YOUR chance to win ONE of TWO $100 Gift Cards to Online Fabric Store. I would LOVE to see one of MY readers win!! Tell your friends and family, too! Share it on all your social media. We are really excited about this giveaway! Make it a marvelous Monday. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rock Your Knockoff #2

September 30, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Happy Tuesday everyone! I am in Washington D.C. I have been here for several days now. I have seen the Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, Capital Hill, The Smithsonian Institute, the L.D.S. Temple, and much more. PLUS spending time with some of the cutest grandkiddos around.I will be sharing pictures here on my blog soon. If you want to see pictures sooner follow me on Instagram and the hashtag: #travelingwithmeegan You will see places I have been and the latest updates from me this week.

NOW, Are you ready for another great Rock Your Knockoff Tour??? We had so much fun last time, we thought you would enjoy it again. There are more than 10 bloggers sharing their best DIY Decor Inspired Knockoffs THIS WEEK.

It started yesterday and will be all week long. I can hardly wait for you to see the talent and creativity in this amazing group of bloggers. I will be posting mine on Thursday, but until then enjoy the link ups below.

Make it an amazing Tuesday!

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FRIDAY:

Ten Mothers Day Gift Ideas

April 28, 2014 By Meegan 7 Comments

Happy Monday! I’ve Got The Monday Blues for TEN Mother’s Day gift ideas. I thought you might like to see them to spark your own inspiration. Each one was made by lil ole me. I hope you enjoy my ideas…

Here we go with Ten Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Made By What Meegan Makes.

Rock Your Knockoff Tour

March 20, 2014 By Meegan 16 Comments

What a beautiful first day of Spring!! Welcome to the Rock Your Knockoff Tour! It’s been a fabulous week with some incredible knockoffs from some of my favorite bloggers and friends.

Today it’s my turn to Rock MY Knockoff with you!!

While I was in Oregon this past week, my daughter and I shopped and shopped for what she wanted in her living room. After finding THE exact fabric she was looking for, we were set.

She wanted bold black and white striped pillows. Pottery Barn’s pricing is $39.50-$49.50 per pillow. Hmmm… Not bad, if you can’t make it yourself, I guess.

She found the black striped fabric at IKEA for $7.99 a yard. We were able to make 2 pillows for that price. Amazing! (The gold polka dot fabric was made into bedroom pillows. But, that is for another post)

Using pillow filling from older pillows, the cost was LITERALLY $7.99 for 2 pillows.

And what a beautiful contrast against the white sofa and blue pillow. I really love the drama of the black and white, don’t you?

The PB knock-off pillows anchor the room perfectly with the bold black and white stripes. They each add to the other black accents in her home. What a fun project for us to make together, too.

There you have it!! An inexpensive way to get the PB look without the cost. Yep, $7.99 for 2 pillows compaired to up to $49.50 for 1!!!

For more inspiring, low cost knockoffs and hacks visit here:

Monday –
http://girlinthegarage.net/
http://www.virginiasweetpea.com/
http://freshideastudio.com/
Tuesday –
http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/
http://diohomeimprovements.com
Wednesday –
http://justagirlandherblog.com/
http://www.curbalertblog.com/
http://countrydesignstyle.com/
Thursday –
http://meeganmakes.com/
http://www.mommyiscoocoo.com/

I am so happy you stopped by today for the Rock Your Knockoff Tour. Be sure to visit the others and tell them I sent you.

Make it a terrific Thursday!

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Pajamas and Pillows

January 10, 2014 By Meegan 2 Comments

Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to be with you here today! There is always something going on around here, and I am sure the same it for you, too. Life keeps us busy, doesn’t it? I took some time out this week to make some pajamas and pillows. It was nice to sew again. I really enjoy my Mother’s Day present from my Hubby.

Anyway…As you can see I like pillows. They make me feel at home, and cozy. How about you??

I made this pillow when I first starting changing our home from deep reds and golds to lighter whites and blues. I still don’t even know why I chose this fabric. Sometimes I just have brain freezes like that.

Easy One Piece Ottoman Slip Cover

June 12, 2013 By Meegan 8 Comments

Hello Hello! I am home from Oregon and can’t wait to share all of my travels with you. But, first, I want to show you this EASY one piece ottoman slip cover.

I have wanted a slip cover for this ottoman for years. Yes, years. Now that Hubby bought me a sewing machine for Mother’s Day, I have been sewing up a storm. Woo! This is my first project with my new machine. She came out pretty good, I would say…

Here is my 15 year old ottoman. She has been used as a game table, baby bed, and of course a foot rest.

After looking for fabric, I found this one with the greens and little bits of blue that I like. I bought 2 and a half yards of 54 wide.

This is how I knew how much fabric to purchase: I measured the width and length of my ottoman as well as the height. I also measured it from side to side. IE; up the side, across the top, and back down each side. I did this both length and width.

I laid the fabric right side down on the ottoman. Finding the corners of the ottoman, I pinned and marked where I wanted my seams. I left a little room, so I could easily slip it over when I was finished sewing.

Following my pins, I sewed a seam, and cut off the excess fabric.

I ironed open the seams.

For a hem, I folded up the edge 2 times to make a smooth hemline.

Here she is now. Huge difference, wouldn’t you say? She makes me smile every time I look at her! I had enough fabric leftover, so I made a small pillow, too.