Thursday, December 3, 2009

EASY TO MAKE WHITE STAR...A WHITE CHRISTMAS PROJECT...

Remember the coasters a few posts back?... Well, I had some fabric left and decided to make this star pillow...and I'm glad I did. No pattern...I just used a star I already have hanging on the wall ...traced it onto the fabric...cut out two pieces...sew together with right sides facing...leave an opening...stuff with fiberfill and whipstitch closed...sew two buttons on with quilting or upholstery thread...voila!!!...

Buttons from Walmart...

A little more white Christmas love...




Been waiting for my mantel to start looking a little chippy...I think I've arrived...

We're heading for a White Christmas here....What color will your Christmas be?...xoxo~Kathy.



Posted by KATHY @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

15 comments:

  1. Country Wings in PhoenixDecember 3, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Good Morning Sweetie...
    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Oh how I love your star. How simple and elegant is that? I love the button you have chosen as well. It makes it so elegant. I love the tea lights on your mantel. Crystal clear. Thanks for sharing.

    I am going to have to make two of those star pillows. One for each end of the couch. I think I will make mine out of stained muslin, as I am making my living room all woodsy and natural for the holidays.

    Thanks so much again for the wonderful idea. Great job sweetie.

    Country hugs...Sherry

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  2. La Table De NanaDecember 3, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Ahh..the buttons are perfect! I'd say super cute chippy..

    It's raining today but usually our Christmas is whiteHope so..!

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  3. DellaRaeDecember 3, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    I am very traditional. I love your white, but I am still a red and green girl. I put up two large Christmas trees and eight small ones. I know I'm crazy. It's just me there to enjoy them and all my friends say why bother...but I love the glow of the lights and the memories of the many different ornaments that have adorned my trees over the years, many of them handmade. My friends love them too when they come to visit.

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  4. SandyDecember 3, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    Well, when I get around to it my mantle will be in the traditional reds and greens. I love the white look but I can't pass up RED and green. RED is my most favorite color - has been since I was a little girl. Merry Christmas!

    Teacup Lane (Sandy)

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  5. Bearly SaneDecember 3, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    It looks great Kathy!
    Hugs,
    Sandi @ Bearly Sane

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  6. Tamerie Shriver HallidayDecember 3, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    You did a great job on the star and I think that the buttons make it even better!

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 3, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    The pillow is stunning. What a fabulous idea. You did such a beautiful job and I love the button. Your other decorations are just wonderful too. Also I hope to see you at the "Holiday Cloche Party". Mr. Linky will be up tonight. See you then. Hugs, Marty

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  8. {Bellamere Cottage}December 3, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Hi Kathy....

    Oh...........YUM........everything looks sooo pretty....I love that star pillow. How clever.

    Christmas here will be pink.......and green.........and a bit of robin egg. :-)

    Huggies,
    Spencer

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  9. BunnyDecember 3, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Love your white Christmas I wanted to do a pink Christmas but everyone wanted the same old traditional Christmas so there I was out numbered LOL.

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  10. Mrs. Cherry HeartDecember 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    So simple but yet so elegant!
    I love it!
    You are so talented dear friend......

    Our Christmas will be shabby yet chic white tree with, pink n silver in the front parlor then red and white on the kitchen tree!
    I have the best of both worlds! :-)

    IF IF IF I have time I'd love to make a few star and heart pillows for the sofa and as gifties!

    Thanks for the idea sweetpea!
    Hugz, Dolly

    P.S. Did you get my email lastnight??????

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  11. Mrs. Cherry HeartDecember 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    OH MY GOSH........
    KATHY........
    do you own that picture in your last post
    {there was no comment button on that post so I am commenting here}
    The gramma and grandaughter picture!!!!!!
    It is sooooooo funny I saw that picture in shipshewanna this summer and debated to buy it ....it reminds me of my precious Miss Emma and me.... I really wanted it...it spoke to my heart, but I had already went over my budget and I talked myself out of it! Now I am kicking myself for not buying it!
    It gave me goose bumps to see it on your blog......
    FATE?????

    Oh My gosh I can't wait to tell hubby he should have talked me into buying it!
    maybe I should be kicking him...LOL

    Have a wonderful day sweets,
    Hugz, Dolly

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  12. Kathleen GraceDecember 3, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    I love that pillow Kathy! My Christmas is always red and white, but I'm leaning more toward white this year.

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  13. LucyDecember 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Mine is always traditional red and green with lots of silver and gold. Can get boring maybe, but it always floats my boat!

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  14. Rebecca NelsonDecember 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Kathy...This is a darling Pillow. Truly it is. I'm always so inspired by what I see when I come for a visit. I wish you lived close by. We'd surely have soo much fun together.

    Love to you~

    Rebecca

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  15. BarbaraDecember 4, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Kathy: I am loving you photos....the birch pieces wrapped around the candle is really pretty.
    I'm trying to get organized myself!
    (I left you a surprise at my blog!)

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me...I am always encouraged by your kind expressions and thoughtful comments....Know that you are loved....xoxo Kathy.

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