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The five minute cushion and faux grain sack

5:30 pm by kim 85 Comments

Hi everyone!
I hope you’re all enjoying this long weekend! As most of you celebrate President’s Day, we Canadians are celebrating Family Day and I am celebrating this day by making cushions!

Last week I was watching a local TV show called Cityline. Thursday is Homeday where they give decorating  advice, tips etc. A regular on the show, seamstress Mary Dobson did a tutorial on how to make a five minute cushion. She had me at cushion! I love making cushions, you can change a room up with a little bit of fabric and now an extra 5 Minutes!

I also wanted to try making one of these faux grain sack cushions that I’ve seen in blogland lately using a fabric marker and fabric paint. I have to say the fabric paint turned out better for me.

 

This is the black one I made. Many of you may not know this but I love black!

 

I used my favorite dropcloth material for these. Butters is a little upset that my pinecones are preventing him from jumping up on his  stool to get to the sofa!

I think it turned out well.

You begin with 1 piece of fabric. Just add 2 inches to the width of your insert.Then double the length of your insert and add 8 inches for your flap.My inserts were 18×18 so I ended up with a piece of fabric 20x 44 inches.

It actually only takes five minutes after you have cut your fabric and then folded and pressed your seems. Here I started by  pressing my two ends

 

After the two ends are pressed you will bring down the flap 6 inches right sides together.

 

You will then bring up the bottom end right up to the top. After this you will hem the sides  together. At times three layers of fabric.

 

After your two hems are done turn the cover right side out. You will have a little envelope like this, the flap will still be inside out.

Stuff in your insert.

 

Now you turn over the flap and voila!

 

You have a quick and easy 5 minute cushion cover.

 

I had made some other ones with more of a beachy blue color

.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial and thanks for stopping by!

Be Blessed!

I’ll be partying with these ladies this week:

Coastal Charm
Between naps on the porch
Faded Charm
My Uncommon slice of Suburbia
A Beach Cottage
Savvy Southern Style
Shabby Chic Cottage
The shabby Nest
My Romantic Home
Funky Junk Interiors
 Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
French Country Cottage
DIY Showcase

 

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  1. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    at 5:36 pm

    Simply gorgeous!!

    Reply
  2. Pamela says

    at 5:41 pm

    Lovely Kim!! I just adore these types of pillows!!
    Your dog is very sweet.
    We don't have family day here in B.C. 🙁 !!
    Enjoy the day with your
    loved ones!!

    Pamela xo

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    at 6:04 pm

    Happy Family Day to you and your family, Kim! I wish we had a holiday like that here in the U.S. Those pillows are gorgeous and are a beautiful addition to your living room!

    The timing of this post couldn't better, by the way. I need to make pillow covers for a living room set I'm painting. However, after spending a weekend wanting to cry because I screwed up curtains meant for my kitchen cabinets, I was thinking there's no way I could handle making pillow covers if I couldn't manage simple curtains! The thought of trying to teach myself to sew in zippers or button closures was about to send me over the edge! I just watched Mary's video and I'm so glad you shared it–thank you!

    Reply
  4. Pattie says

    at 6:13 pm

    Kim,these pillows are great,I'm making Euro Shams out of the same thing..will show them soon.

    Pattie

    Reply
  5. Jaime says

    at 6:17 pm

    Kim the stripes are awesome. I'm not kidding when I say I just made some coasters with the same stripes, they're going up on etsy tonight. So spooky – great minds think alike!

    Reply
  6. Custom Comforts says

    at 6:23 pm

    Love your pillows Kim!!! They look so nice and easy I will certainly give them a try. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Cindy

    Reply
  7. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop says

    at 6:24 pm

    Oh my gosh Kim your so good…I love those,I want to find a table runner like that…your so talented my friend!! x0

    Reply
  8. Petite Michelle Louise says

    at 6:40 pm

    soooooooo gorgeous! thanks for sharing it with us. i'll check out mary's tutorial as well. always an inspiration here…merci! 🙂

    Reply
  9. CJR says

    at 7:24 pm

    What is your favorite dropcloth material? Where do you find it. I like it!

    Reply
  10. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    at 7:31 pm

    Kim, The pillows are fabulous! I am going to try this technique next time.
    xo,
    Sherry

    Reply
  11. Tammy says

    at 7:31 pm

    Oh Kim! These are fabulous. I can't believe you can create this with paint and markers. I've got to try it too!!
    Thanks for sharing! Love it and your blog!
    Tammy 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sharon@Sharon at Home says

    at 7:34 pm

    I saw that tutorial with Mary too …. I like your pillow better than her's.

    Reply
  13. {northern cottage} says

    at 7:35 pm

    mmmm yum. I just bought some fabric paint for a different project but I just might give this a whirl too! thanks for sharing your cute results!

    http://www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says

    at 8:02 pm

    Pretty cool! It's like magic!

    Reply
  15. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    at 8:23 pm

    I just figured out how to make those envelope covers last weekend and I can't believe I always used to make them the long, hard way.

    If I keep practicing maybe one day I'll be able to do them in 5 minutes….. mine took about a half hour each.

    Anyway, I love how yours turned out. I've been thinking about making a dropcloth pillow with some pink, fabric flowers. But I haven't gotten the guts to try it yet.

    Did you get the fabric paint from Michaels??
    Did you bleach the fabric first or leave it creamy??

    🙂

    Reply
  16. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says

    at 8:23 pm

    I love how you make this look so easy! Thanks for the tutorial and the link! I really like envelope styled pillows because they are easy to slip on and off to wash. Black is a really great accent to bring out other colors. Love how this looks in your French-y chair!
    Hugs,
    Michelle

    Reply
  17. KATHY says

    at 8:36 pm

    They look fabulous,and easy to make too!!

    Kathy

    Reply
  18. InMyOwnStyle says

    at 8:44 pm

    Hi Kim-
    Such a better way and EASIER too. Thanks for sharing the info. I will be making my pillow covers like this from now on.
    My best- Diane

    Reply
  19. Urban Farmgirl says

    at 8:55 pm

    How cute is this?? *LOVE* it…and I think I can actually handle this one since I am sewing ignorant. Lol!

    It looks fabulous!

    Mary

    Reply
  20. Joanne says

    at 9:31 pm

    so simple and so pretty. I think I just found my weekend project! thanks. Blessings, Joanne

    10minutes2breathe.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Linda says

    at 9:32 pm

    This turned out so lovely…I love how great the closet looks, too!

    Reply
  22. Amy Kinser says

    at 9:39 pm

    They look fabulous! They also look somewhat simple for a girl who can't sew. Thanks for the tutorial. Happy Family Day or happy cushion sewing day…

    Reply
  23. Heaven's Walk - says

    at 9:56 pm

    You had me at grain sack, Kim! I'm a grain sack addict! 🙂 Loved how yours turned out – and so easy, too! Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorial on this pillow slip, and Happy MM!

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  24. A Vintage Vine says

    at 10:04 pm

    Love them….you did a great job! The pine cones on the footstool….perfect!

    Reply
  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    at 10:15 pm

    Kim, I love those and what a great tutorial. If I ever quit painting things I may be able to sew some. I am not a big sewer, but I do have a machine. Love your photos.

    Reply
  26. Cozy Home Scenes says

    at 10:48 pm

    Your furbaby is adorable! Loving those pillows too. The black one is my favorite, but I love how the blue ones are displayed.

    Reply
  27. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    at 10:55 pm

    This has got to be the fastest way to make a pillow cushion ever! I love the stripes. I will just have to get more drop cloths. Right now I'm using some for curtains I'm making.

    Reply
  28. Allison Shops says

    at 11:09 pm

    You make it look so easy! Bookmarking for the future. I can sew a straight line, but not much else!
    Dropping by from How To's Day. Hope you'll come see the informal picture wall I did for DD2.

    Allison
    Atticmag

    Reply
  29. Sincerely says

    at 11:16 pm

    I need to try this! I love them!

    Best,
    Ashleigh

    Reply
  30. Karen says

    at 11:24 pm

    The pillows look amazing,I'll have to give it a try.

    Reply
  31. Pink Satin Sashes says

    at 11:58 pm

    Gee, I never watch Cityline…but maybe I should start watching it.

    I see Marilyn Dennis has her own show now, was she not the host of Cityline? I didn't care for her too much….

    Very nice pillow!

    Reply
  32. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    at 12:00 am

    Your pillows look absolutely charming~ love the black one! They look darling just sitting on your shelf too!! 🙂 Something I have been thinking about trying to make too- Thanks for the tutorial!! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Heather says

    at 12:14 am

    I've been thinking about you and your dropcloth bedskirt as I am in the midst of making a bedskirt myself. It seems to be a never ending mass of fabric! As soon as I am done, I would really like to make these envelope pillow covers. Thanks for the GREAT tutorial!

    Reply
  34. Deb says

    at 1:24 am

    Super cute pillows Kim…love 'em! I love Cityline too and I'm always so happy when I get a Thursday off and can watch Homeday! ~Deb~

    Reply
  35. Mariaelena from Cottage Living from Beach to Burbs says

    at 7:43 am

    They are lovely Kim….I've been making pillows in a similar way for years….I like the way yours are done and will be trying it out soon. Thanks for sharing….

    Reply
  36. Bethany {3SonsPlus1} says

    at 8:20 am

    Love this! I've never made a pillow this way and I can't wait to try it out myself! Thanks!

    Reply
  37. Christine says

    at 9:24 am

    Cute, I so love the stripes that you did. You could do so many colors and the pillows will still go with each other…..I hope that you will link this up with my Show and Share linky party, going on all week. Your cute table in your previous post is cool too! http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/02/show-and-share-sunday_20.html

    Reply
  38. Carla Marie says

    at 9:45 am

    I stopped over from the Lettered Cottage, love this project, think I am going to have to try this, they would look great in our living room. I like your style as well! I think I will have to become a follower so I can stop by often! Thanks for sharing this, glad I found your blog!

    Reply
  39. High Street Cottage says

    at 10:11 am

    First of all, Kimberly, your images are just gorgeous!!! I love your home, your sofa, the ottoman, all of it. And that shelving with the baskets is to die for. Now onto the cushions, I have been looking for something simple I can try to start off my sewing. I'm only just learning, and this is perfect! Thank you Thank you! xoxo tami

    Reply
  40. Ruby’s Upcycle Designs™ says

    at 11:11 am

    They are perfect…I love those pillows and thanks for sharing the how-to! xoxo beth

    Reply
  41. Lee and Beth says

    at 12:38 pm

    They're lovely, Kim!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
    Beth.

    Reply
  42. michelle says

    at 1:38 pm

    Your pillows are beautiful and I love the different colors. Thank you for sharing and for the how-to. These are definitely on my list to do!!

    Reply
  43. Passionate for White says

    at 4:25 pm

    I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe… even I could do THAT! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  44. Lindsey says

    at 9:22 pm

    I love this! This is actually something I think I could pull off. Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
  45. Robin says

    at 10:28 pm

    Oh My! Your pillow are beautiful. I am so going to steal this idea and make a few for myself. I just love it so much.

    Reply
  46. Anji Johnston says

    at 11:28 pm

    These are absolutely fabulous! And thanks so much for the tutorial!

    Reply
  47. Paige @ The Wandering Cottage says

    at 6:18 am

    So beautiful!

    Reply
  48. bj says

    at 10:42 am

    These look amazing. I want to do some…need to go buy some dropcloths and fabric paint first. 🙂

    Reply
  49. Maggie says

    at 11:06 am

    These scream oasis, come and rejuvenate.
    Don't forget to add this project in our linking party where every Wednesday we showcase projects for our readers to discover.
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/colours-of-spring-be-inspired-linking.html
    Thank you,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

    Reply
  50. missshawna says

    at 11:24 am

    Just beautiful! I am definitely going to make some of these. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  51. Tammy@Beatrice Banks says

    at 12:33 pm

    So pretty! You make it sound so easy. Love your gorgeous shelf!

    Reply
  52. mimi says

    at 12:48 pm

    Oh thank you for this post… I have a drop cloth I've been going to make covers with and I'm going to try this version… I don't do zippers so this will be the perfect slip for me… I love the stripes you put on yours as well, I might give that a try too. I love the changes you've been making in the living room!

    Reply
  53. Susie says

    at 2:02 pm

    What an awesome idea! Thank-you for this post. I want to try this!

    Reply
  54. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    at 2:23 pm

    Love love love this idea!!!!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  55. Becca says

    at 2:40 pm

    I LOVE these !! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial, too !! *Becca*

    Reply
  56. frugal farmhouse design says

    at 5:21 pm

    The beachy blue is wonderful. I LOVE your serene style, thanks for the tutorial, Lori

    Reply
  57. Debbie@http://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    at 6:59 pm

    I can wait to try this! I love your style!

    Reply
  58. Mom in High Heels says

    at 4:01 am

    They are perfect! Thanks for sharing! I'm just about to start making some pillows and I love your version.

    Reply
  59. Sarah at Finishing Touch Interiors says

    at 4:09 am

    Thank you so much for sharing, Im on a mission for making a home made home & pillows is on my list I will be trying this…oh blog land is over whelming with all these great ideas I dont know where to start 🙂

    Reply
  60. Theresa says

    at 8:56 am

    I need to give this a try! Your pillows are wonderful, thank you for sharing! I came over from WOW and am so glad I did! xoxo

    Reply
  61. Heather says

    at 10:15 am

    WoW it turned out so great! Thanks for posting the tutorial I ant wait to try this.

    Reply
  62. The Cottage Co. says

    at 10:52 am

    I love the cushions and your little dog!

    Reply
  63. Yvonne says

    at 2:04 pm

    Wow…I'm really late chiming in on this post! I saw the episode of Cityline that you mentioned. I think I needed more coffee, but I couldn't figure out what Mary Dobson was doing! Your pictures have really helped me…I think I understand the directions now! I'm going to try this project soon!

    Reply
  64. chickie says

    at 6:14 pm

    Awesome.I love your creativity.The pillows turned out so nice. Have a warm and cozy day…Chickie

    Reply
  65. lisaroyhandbags says

    at 6:35 pm

    I love these – and it even beats the button closure I normally make with a narrower overlap. I really miss Cityline while I'm over here in Ireland – there's nothing good like that show here….

    Reply
  66. Country Livin' says

    at 8:50 am

    Very nice and clever, I think I might have a go at it!! thanks for the idea,
    Trish xo

    Reply
  67. Tonya says

    at 8:39 pm

    Beautiful! Love your blog…gotta stop by more often!!

    Reply
  68. Dianna@decormadesimple.com says

    at 11:42 pm

    Love your grain sack pillows.

    Reply
  69. Nana Moon Shop says

    at 12:44 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. Yours turned out just adorable!
    ~Danylle

    Reply
  70. Carla Marie says

    at 9:06 pm

    I know I already posted a comment, but I actually made one of these today! Check it out on our blog, I noted we found it on your blog! http://hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com/2011/02/easy-linen-striped-decorative-pillow.html

    Reply
  71. Jamie says

    at 8:40 am

    What a great idea. I love how your pillow turned out. Don't forget to join me for More The Merrier Monday and link up all of your great projects.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

    Reply
  72. Sweeter Hours says

    at 10:31 am

    Very cool. I'll have to try this out. I've been looking for ones for my bedroom and these are perfect!

    Reply
  73. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    at 3:57 pm

    Hi there~ Just stopping back by to say thank you for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! 🙂

    Reply
  74. The DIY Show Off says

    at 10:52 am

    Kim – beautiful work and you make it look so easy! I'm including a link in this week's highlights. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity in the DIY Project Parade. 😉

    Have a wonderful week!
    Roeshel

    Reply
  75. Patsy says

    at 8:48 pm

    What a wonderful pillow cover. I'm no seamstress but I think even I can make this. Thanks

    Reply
  76. Under the Willow says

    at 1:34 am

    Such beautiful pictures- so inspiring!

    Reply
  77. Kaye says

    at 11:14 am

    Great idea! I'm going to try it!

    Thanks,
    Kaye

    Reply
  78. sandra @ french laundry 132 ♥ says

    at 8:52 am

    Super cool! I will have to try this!

    Reply
  79. Mrs. Schmidheiser says

    at 3:51 am

    Hi! I'm Allie from http://www.mrschmidheiser.blogspot.com and I love this DIY. Come stop by and let me know you did so!

    Reply
  80. coutrymom says

    at 12:01 am

    You turned your flap down 6 inches? Mary's tut says 4 inches. Why the difference? I want to do one of these but am confused why your directions are different. Thanks!

    Reply
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    at 9:58 am

    I am glad to have found your blog this morning. Happy new follower.

    MC

    Reply
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  84. aline says

    at 7:07 am

    Fabulous!

    Reply
  85. Charlene says

    at 12:40 am

    This is great!

    Reply

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