Feb17

Red Animal Print Sweater Pillow

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Pillows A-La-Mode

I recently received a bag of vintage sweaters for pillow making, and I just fell in love with this fun print. I used everything from the armholes down, leaving the zipper in the middle for a-la-mode, stitched, and stuffed. It still has the side-seam pockets, too! I think I’ll give it as a birthday or Christmas present and tuck a gift card in the pocket. Then the recipient can use the pockets for . . . hmmm . . . the TV remote? Earphones? Tissues for a sad movie? Or . . . M&M’s??? (OK, I’m still thinking about chocolate after that last post!) ♥

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mtetar on February 17, 2013 at 4:23 pm said:

Lovely, and creative idea of keeping the side pocket and tucking something extra. http://projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Mtetar! 🙂
  
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  - mtetar on February 17, 2013 at 6:51 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome. Mtetar
    
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livingsimplyfree on February 17, 2013 at 4:41 pm said:

This may be one of my favorite pillows you have made. I am on this kick of trying very different things, completely out of the norm for me and this would fit perfectly. I go with the M&Ms for stuffing the pocket, at least till everyone else finds out what I have stashed there.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you like it, Lois! And thanks for the vote for M&Ms!!! 🙂
  
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Nikitaland on February 17, 2013 at 5:06 pm said:

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I may have to enjoy this one for a LONG time before I give it away! 🙂
  
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  - Nikitaland on February 17, 2013 at 7:53 pm said:
    
    I would re-think giving it away! It is too awesome! Save this one for yourself!
    
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tickledpink on February 17, 2013 at 5:10 pm said:

Va Va Va Voom! The pocket idea would be great to hide some chocolates at my house.. Hee Hee. 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  And M&Ms don’t melt, right? 🙂
  
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Judy@grandparentsplus2 on February 17, 2013 at 5:24 pm said:

If my granddaughter received this for a gift, she’d think it was the coolest gift ever!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 6:03 pm said:
  
  Awww . . . what a sweet thing to say! 🙂
  
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now at home mom on February 17, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:

I love everything about this pillow, the vintage sweaters you used, how you left the zipper, the colours and love how it can be used; very creative Katherine! 🙂 Have a beautiful Sunday evening!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 7:02 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Ingrid! 🙂 And happy Sunday evening to you, too! 🙂
  
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Time With Thea on February 17, 2013 at 8:28 pm said:

I love it because it presents itself as very ‘edgy’ and whimsical! You are soooo creative! ~Thea

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm said:
  
  What a sweet thing to say! Thank you, Thea! 🙂
  
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thethinkingcloset on February 17, 2013 at 11:32 pm said:

A pillow with pockets! How ingenious!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 8:13 am said:
  
  🙂
  
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sewbusylizzy on February 18, 2013 at 1:21 am said:

This would be a great match for my Man Cushions!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 8:14 am said:
  
  I agree!!! 🙂
  
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Green Door Hospitality on February 18, 2013 at 7:58 am said:

This is so cute! And I love the idea of a pillow with pockets!! So many things (including M&M’s) that can be put in there 🙂
Kenley

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 8:16 am said:
  
  Thank you, Kenley! 🙂
  
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Curls & Q on February 18, 2013 at 10:58 am said:

Q – Great idea! Love the print. 😎

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 11:15 am said:
  
  I love that print, too! I have a little dab left . . . I’ll think of something fun to use it for! 🙂
  
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Anny on February 18, 2013 at 1:10 pm said:

This is my favorite pillow yet. And the pocket idea makes it extra special!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 2:02 pm said:
  
  Why thank you!!! 🙂
  
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P.S. I Love Soap Co. on February 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm said:

Love it!!!!! happy Monday:)

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you, my dear! 🙂
  
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Cul de Sac on February 18, 2013 at 6:02 pm said:

This was a very cool sweater! like the fact you kept the zipper 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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petit4chocolatier on February 18, 2013 at 7:58 pm said:

I love it!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 18, 2013 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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gentlestitches on February 19, 2013 at 4:55 am said:

I thought the hearts were inviting but these are even more so. One couldn’t possibly walk past without “trying” them.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 19, 2013 at 7:43 am said:
  
  The pockets? I know what you mean! I even walked around the house with my hands in them like a muff when I first made it! 🙂
  
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HorseMark HandMade Cards on February 19, 2013 at 6:29 pm said:

I just love what you make from other things! This pillow is wonderful, and I really like that you kept the zipper on it. Once again, your creativity is amazing!
Enjoy your day!
~~Vickie

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on February 19, 2013 at 6:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Vickie! As I put on YOUR blog . . . it’s so good to see you back! 🙂
  
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Sandra Hersey on March 1, 2013 at 3:34 pm said:

Oh my this is awesome! I am going to share this! Too cute! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on March 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome, Sandra! I just love making sweater pillows . . . SO soft! 🙂
  
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