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Stars and Stripes Pillow

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

Several years ago a family member gave me a piece of linen-like fabric with all kinds of Americana printed on it—-stars, stripes, apples, “God Bless America,” “Home Sweet Home,” and that sort of thing. I’d never decided what to do with it until now . . . use different bits to make different pillows! Here’s the first one! And I also want to thank Oh Sew Rosy who gifted me with a Cushion Cover PDF Pattern that includes a tutorial on how to insert a zipper as she did with these lovely pillows. Easy and fun! ♥

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Silvia on July 3, 2012 at 2:12 am said:

Oh I like that. I am a bit of an Americana fan

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 8:00 am said:
  
  Thank you! I used to have a lot of patriotic decor when we lived in a much bigger house, but it’s also fun to just have a few little pops here and there. 🙂
  
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Lisa on July 3, 2012 at 2:24 am said:

Those are soooo kewl!!

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 8:01 am said:
  
  Thank you, Lisa!!! 🙂
  
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lovelaughliveme on July 3, 2012 at 3:10 am said:

like it!

http://lovelaughliveme.wordpress.com/

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 8:03 am said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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ohsewrosy on July 3, 2012 at 7:32 am said:

Hi Katherine, thank you so much for the great wrap on our cushion cover pattern! Your cushions look divine!! Really appreciate your quick work and the write-up! Cheers, Amy x ~ http://www.ohsewrosy.wordpress.com

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 8:07 am said:
  
  You’re so welcome . . . and thanks again for the fun pattern! 🙂
  
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brittsmitten on July 3, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

I love this pillow. I love your site! So creative.

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 11:24 am said:
  
  Oh, thank you! I’m having fun trying lots of new things! 🙂
  
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Kerri on July 3, 2012 at 10:55 am said:

Fabulous flag pillow! Have a Happy 4th..

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 11:27 am said:
  
  Thank you, Kerri! You, too! 🙂
  
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thebeadden on July 3, 2012 at 7:45 pm said:

I’m Canadian but I would still use these! 🙂

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 7:46 pm said:
  
  Aww . . . thank you! I’m making some more this evening! 🙂
  
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stitchnest on July 3, 2012 at 10:08 pm said:

So nice! Happy 4th!

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- pillowsalamode on July 3, 2012 at 10:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Have a lovely day! 🙂
  
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momoftwosalums on July 4, 2012 at 12:08 am said:

Very nice I love them. I want to make some pillows that can get thrown in the wash when the dogs lie all over them. Thats a project on my to-do-list.

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- pillowsalamode on July 4, 2012 at 7:17 am said:
  
  Thank you! You’ll love making your pillows. Can’t wait to see them on your blog! 🙂 Have a happy day! 🙂
  
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Author of Christian Comfort & Conversation on July 17, 2012 at 11:48 am said:

I bet the soldiers would love these for gifts. I would add a photo but these are so cute and meaningful!

Shenine

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- pillowsalamode on July 17, 2012 at 12:02 pm said:
  
  What a great idea . . . thank you! 🙂
  
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  - Author of Christian Comfort & Conversation on July 17, 2012 at 12:11 pm said:
    
    Maybe adding a vinyl plastic 3×5 holder that is stitched on the center of pillow for picture insert. You are welcome!
    
    Shenine
    
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JRJ2015 on August 10, 2012 at 3:01 pm said:

Oh Jacob would flip for these.
Love them

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- pillowsalamode on August 10, 2012 at 3:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I’ll bet you could sew him some patriotic pillows! Or he might want to do his own . . . he seems pretty handy at about everything! 🙂
  
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