Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Toddler Pillows and New Friends

My girls want pillows so they can be like Luke, but I think they're still too young to have regular pillows. So, I made my own "toddler pillows". Super easy. I used two receiving blankets from when they were babies, so I get points for repurposing, right? I folded the blankets in half, cut them to 13"X21", and sewed half inch seams. Then I took four layers of extra loft batting, basted them together so they won't shift inside the pillow, and sewed it into the pillow. Really easy and now my girls have pillows that I'm not afraid will suffocate them and we're all happy!


I'm going to make pillow cases for them because I'm certain they won't wash well unless I quilt the pillow. If I do that they'll be flat and the girls are sure to protest. So, I'll make pillow cases out of two other receiving blankets I have from their infancy.

I also made these two guys:

In these photos you can also see how thick the toddler pillows are...or should I say, how thin they are. They have just the right amount of softness, I think.

Sunny loves the pink teddy. No one loves the rainbow teddy. Poor guy. He's unloved. He was the first one I made and I forgot to embroider his face before I did the decreases to close his head, so I had to do it after I had finished him. That's why he looks like a train wreck. Its not his fault! The pink one turned out pretty cute and Sunny has claimed him. Elle wants a green one, so I'll get right on that!

11 comments:

Michaela said...

I like the rainbow one as much as the pink one. Those pillow are great. perfect reusing job!

Shannon said...

So cute! Definite points for repurposing. I love both teddies. Ella was looking over my shoulder and cried out "Mommy, will you make me one." Guess I'm off to make a hot pink teddy.

Cheryl said...

Very cute!

Stephanie said...

Great idea! Too bad I just gave away all of our blankets last week! I love the teddies, but I will not be making any....if I trip over one more child's toy I think I'll scream!!

Chicago Sarah said...

Aw, I think the rainbow teddy is very cute. *grin* Maybe you should have another kiddo to love the rainbow teddy?

Julia said...

Great pillows. Poor little rainbow guy. I think he's adorable, just like the others.

Julia said...

I'd take you as an apprentice in a heart beat, but perhaps it should be the other way around. Your children are adorable. I hope you live close to their grandparents!!!

Patty said...

Do you have any Grafteful Dead fans in your life? They might like the rainbow teddy. I think they're both cute.

Philigry said...

i love the pilloes and the rainbow guy!

Julia said...

Your comment is appreciated. I just read your previous post about your bad sewing habits. I have many of the same ones. Especially the one about shaving legs. No, actually, I'm obsessed with having my legs shaved!!! Weird I know, but I don't think I could sew all day if my legs weren't shaved.

Julia said...

I found a label maker (I don't remember the brand)that makes labels of several types and one is supposed to be for clothing. I actually found it at Walmart, but I didn't buy it because they didn't have the type of label tape for clothing. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find that tape. Of course I can probably order it online. I'm going to look at Hobby Lobby and a few other places, though. In the meantime, I just bought some double sided adhesive. I'll just make my own labels.
Thanks for your comments.

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