Saturday, February 26, 2011

Monogrammed "Suitcase" Pillow

This little hottie is my grandson.  He's seen here modeling a pillow I made for his airplane themed bedroom.  



I won't say what I had to promise to get him to do this for me but I'll just share this little tidbit...he's not cheap.






I used a standard size bed pillow for the insert.  The body measurements were the same as those on the tag of the pillow plus 1/2 inch all the way around for a seam allowance.  


Here's a picture tutorial...















The finished pillow...











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51 comments:

  1. VERY cute! And the pillow is nice too! ;-)

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  2. what a FAB idea and that little guy is to cute for words.

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  3. Don't know what you promised him,but I think he actually enjoyed his photo shoot!!!!!He's a cutie and so is the pillow.

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  4. What a cutie, and the pillow is fabulous!! Have a great weekend, Martina

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  5. The pillow is fabulous ~ your grandson is funny and too cute ;-)

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  6. Okay, first of all, let's just get this out of the way: There is NO WAY in tarnation you are old enough to have a grandchild. You're like, twenty-two?
    I don't know whose grandchild that is, but he's a cutie-pie.
    That pillow is adorable, and I can believe that you made it, because everything you make is awesome.
    ~Amanda

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  7. So darn cute!!!! The boy and the pillow :-)

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  8. oh how CUTE!! i gotta share this one! :)

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  9. He's a real cutie !
    Oh, and almost forgot the pillow is super idea!
    Hugs, Amy

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  10. I'm a recent follower! You are so creative, and this suitcase pillow is ADORABLE! Your grandson is a cutie, he seems quite pleased with that pillow, too!

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  11. The pillow is very cleaver and cute and your Grandson is adorable...looks like he is really having lots of fun!

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  12. Love that pillow! You Grandson is so cute!

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  13. Absolutely Adorable..the Grandson and the Pillow!!!!

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  14. Lindy, this is so cute and creative! I make a lot of pillows, so often it's a case of "been there, done that" but not with you! You inspire me! This is SO different! Love it!

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  15. That is really cute. I love the fabric you used. Your grandson is adorable too. I still can't believe you are a grandma!

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  16. What's wrong with these kids...they are never cheap:) Thanks for sharing him and his cute pillow with us...love the idea you had here.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  17. Lindy, Your grandson is adorable. Grand kids the best...though not cheap!! I love the pillow and this is such a cute idea.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  18. Very cute pillow! Adorable grandson too!

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  19. The pillow is so cute.. and so is your grandson!
    Dropping by from Met Monday, with a post on repurposed shelving.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  20. Now that's way too cool! He is a cutie!
    Kathy

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  21. Lindy-What a great looking pillow...and what a great looking kid! Two winners in one post! Hugs- Diana

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  22. This is so cute! You're amazing, Lindy!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. lol. My kids are not cheep either. What a cute pillow. Don't forget to join me for More The Merrier Monday and link up all of your great projects.


    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  24. I have been trying to get my son to do the same, but I simply cannot afford it:) I love the pillow

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  25. What a great idea, something NEW in pillows. Thanks for the tutorial, I'm going to make a couple of these for a church auction. THANKS!

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  26. Your grandson looks sweet 'n saucy at the same time! He is ADORABLE just as is your pillow that you made for his room.

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  27. Great idea and great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

    www.youngnester.blogspot.com

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  28. What a handson gradson that pillow is sporting. Wow that is a fabulous idea, makes me wish I could sew.

    melissa

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  29. I'm thinking ice cream and I wouldn't have settled for anything less than Cold Stones or something. ;0) He is a cutie and so's the pillow. Have a great week!
    Hugs~ Amanda

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  30. Ooh...what a great idea!!!! SO very cute:)

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  31. Love this pillow, very cute and very fun. Your grandson must be very happy with it! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  32. I'm Renee and a new follower of your blog! Just thought I'd say hello, rather than be one of those creepy people that lurks around on your page haha

    anyhoot, i love what you've got going here, very cute!

    Feel free to take a look at mine [you know, just so you know who's reading yours :)]

    http://babygeisler.blogspot.com/

    Renee xo

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  33. THis is adorable! And it seems he really likes it too! Visiting from The Shabby Chic Cottage.
    Jen

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  34. He's such a cutie, Lindy! I love all those coy looks he's giving in the photos. And that's really a smart idea for the pillow.

    Love having you link to my parties each week. I hope to see you this Friday for "Funny Faux Pas Follies".

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  35. What a fabulously cute idea! And a cutie young man too! Thanks for a great tutorial

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  36. Oh Holy Cats! That pillow is adorable!!! And your grandson might not be cheap, but he sure is a cutie!
    I DO like what I see and I AM becoming a follower.
    :)

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  37. What a very neat pillow!!

    Happy Thursday! I am blog hopping today and I am so happy I got to stop by your blog!!

    Please come by and visit either or both of my blogs and become a follower (if you aren't one already):

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    Have a very blessed Thursday!! :0)

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  38. How adorable... and the pillow too...lol

    Great idea, love this.

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  39. I laughed when I read you had to bribe your son. I remember those days. Ha! The project is amazing and so unique. Love it.

    New follower from Fingerprints on the Fridge.

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  40. Your adorable grandson kinda stole the show on this one! That pillow is so darling and so creative and I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like it. You blow me away each week and to be honest with you, I haven't been able to get that master bedroom that you did a few weeks ago out of my head! :-)
    Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday every week Lindy...we truly appreciate each and every person who comes by to party with us!
    Vanessa

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  41. too cute! that would actually fit in the room im planning for my son. i just might steal it! :)

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  42. This is super adorable! Thanks for sharing!

    Chelsea

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  43. Super cute pillow and grandson!! Thanks for sharing at FNF!! :)

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  44. this is absolutely adorable!! if you have a chance come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  45. What a great project! And as for getting him to model, you couldn't get me to do that now, let alone at that age.

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  46. You are AWESOME! I love that pillow! How fun would that be to see your kids going through an airport holding those? Their perfect travel pillows! I love it! Great job. Great little model!

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  47. Too cute for words

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