I'm Patting Myself on the Back Today.

This weekend I decided I would dust off the ol' sewing machine.

I haven't sewed anything in 4 years.

It was time.

I went through all my fabric...there is not a lot to go through.

And found this Zinnia Fabric: 

and I also found this Pillow case from an old queen sheet set: 

 Then I went searching for a pillow in need of a makeover.

I found a 26" x 16" pillow.

I had a pillow cover for it once but I can't find that cover anymore and I didn't like it anymore anyway.

So my plan was to use the Zinnia fabric on the front and use the polka dot fabric on the back.

If you are wondering why my headboard has a doorknob see here.

 So because I can't sew well (yet) I decided to use the finished end of the pillow slip as a sleeve like thing so the pillow can be slid in and out.

Maybe you can see it here in this picture...I hope:

 So I cut the two fabrics into 28" x 18" rectangles.

I had one hell of a time figuring out how to cut my fabric straight. It kept going up a hill. so I got online and found some you tube videos that helped a lot.

Pinned and Sewed around the edges.

I was incredibly happy to get this done and have it be a success.

My back hurt when I was done...is that normal?
Also I'm sure my husband is so happy to have one more pillow on the bed!