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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Playing with my new toy!


My new sewing machine showed up the other day and I think I may be in love.  This babe is soooooooo much easier to use than the ancient beast I had been sewing with!  It practically sews by itself!  Anyway, I pulled it out and gave my new toy a spin today.  I made these lovely navy and coral pillows out of stain resistant indoor/outdoor fabric, perfect for everyday use!  I think the client is going to love them!












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66 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Those pillows are fantastic!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    they look lovely! Happy New year!

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  3. ChrissieJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Love those pillows!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    The pillow looks great. I love your new toy too!

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  5. Mandi @ Vintage RevivalsJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    You are so lucky!! Cant wait to see what you come up with!

    love your guts
    mandi

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  6. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love the contrast of navy and white! Just beautiful pillows, Ashley.

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  7. JessicaJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I have been trying to decide between this machine and a different one for a couple of months now....you have made up my mind! Thanks:)

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  8. Cori MageeJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Love those! great job :)

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  9. jessicaraesommerJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    These are lovely!

    I've got sewing machine fever. My antique singer finally sewed its last stiches a while back... it was a little heart breaking, like loosing a friend! Can you love a sewing machine? I think so!

    Happy new year!! glad to have found your blog~

    xo jessica rae (over at {lovely ugly design}!)

    http://lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com/

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  10. Serendipity Chic DesignJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Your client will have no choice but to love those!!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    very nice! I also have to say that the navy and white is fantastic! Last year I got a new sewing machine for Christmas after attempting to use one my husbands GRANDMOTHER used when she was a young mother. Nice idea but didn't really work that well. I'm SO much happier now with my beauty and I'm churning out loads of projects now instead of constantly fiddling with an ill-working machine!

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  12. Yolanda @ Miss RefashionistaJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I love anything coral... These are fabulous!!!

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  13. Handbags*and*PigtailsJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Those pillows are fabulous and I love the color!

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  14. Keisha Lynn @ Project CampbellJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I LOVE the pillows!!!

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  15. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy GirlJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    That pillow is so pretty! What is the manufacturer of the fabric? Those would look fabulous on our screen porch. Especially since the ones on Overstock were sold out. ;-(.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Brittany
    http://www.prettyhandygirl.com

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  16. MeganJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love this pillow!! I have a sewing machine...but not very confident on it. I'm taking a class in March and then hope to be able to whip up some pillows and such! :)

    MeggyD from Chasing Davies

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  17. Rachie @ A Chi Chi AffairJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Wow - your cushions are fantastic! I love the fabric!
    Rachie xo

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  18. Maya @ Completely CoastalJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The pillows are beautiful!!!!

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  19. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY LifeJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Thanks for all the great comments! I found this great fabric on fabric.com and the manufacture is Premier Prints! I use fabric.com alot, I've found they have some great choices for very little money!

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  20. ElizabethJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    So pretty! I love the navy. These would look great on our bed. We kind of have a beachy theme going on. Would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday. I host every week. I am leaving the party open longer this week so that people can link up multiple projects if they wish to. Hope to see you there! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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  21. AmnahJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful.

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  22. SisterBatikJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hiya

    Happy New Year!

    Thank you for following our blog - we love all pillow-lovers : ) And those pillows are absolutely fabulous!

    With warm wishes

    SisterBatik
    From our dreamy land of pillows:
    http://sisterbatik.blogspot.com/

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  23. Ali RichardsonJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Hi! Just hopping over from the Sew Chatty link party. These pillows are so so pretty! Great job :)

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  24. KimMalkJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    They are very lovely, did you trace the coral and applique it?

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  25. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}January 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Well aren't you the cutest thing ever!!! And super talented...love the pillows! Spotted you on Roeshels blog...glad I did! Off to scope out more of your stuffs!

    I'm your newest follower too!

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  26. Kristina ClemensJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Awesome! I'm a freelance clothing designer, so it's awesome to see you rockin' your stuff over here!
    Kristina J.

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  27. KimJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I am having a giveaway on my blog. check it out.
    http://houseonashwelllane.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-year-organization-to-do-list.html

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  29. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Very chic!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    oh this pillow is beautiful!! thanks so much for coming by and linking up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings and make sure to come by next week! www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  31. LeanneJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Beautiful pillow. Thanks for linking to We're Organized Wednesday.

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  32. Made By GenJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It looks pretty...A new follower from Thrifty Thursday Bloghop. Have a great day...

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  33. BizJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Those pillows are amazing! I would love those in my own house!
    Biz
    http://busybizblogs.blogspot.com/

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  34. DonnieJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    That's a lovely pillow. Enjoy your new machine.

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  35. Katherine January 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Hopping over to say Happy Friday. Love the pillows! Hugs, Katherine

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  36. ChristineJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    beautiful pillow! I love how the pattern matches up in the side seam.

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  37. Laurie in SCJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I love your coral theme pillows! You chose sophisticated, crisp colors that truly show the coral pattern/shape off well. I love coral, so lovely. Thanks for sharing your creations with us and happy 2011!

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  38. Marie {Make and Takes}January 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Yay for new toys!! That pillow is beautiful! I'd love to have you submit this to the M&T Spotlight: http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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  39. ~Robin~January 7, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love those pillows! Navy and white is one of my favorite color combos...and I love the coral. I have cream silk pillows in my guest room that have orange coral like that beaded on them. Love them...love the blue and white though!

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  40. AllieMakes!January 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    So fun to have a new sewing machine, eh? Congratulations on the new toy!
    The fabric is perfect! Great job!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  41. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I love them. Where did you get the fabric?

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Those would fit right in @ The Wandering Cottage!

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  43. gail@My Repurposed LifeJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    great pillows! yay, glad you got a new machine. I do not sew, my machine will last forever considering the use it does not get.
    thanks for linking up,
    gail

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  44. AUDRAJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    This is fabulous!
    Thanks for linking up to Socialize with me Monday til Sunday!

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  45. BeckyJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    LOVE the pillow!!!!

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  46. Mariel@ www.sexymodeststyle.comJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    very pretty pillows!!!


    Come share this at my crafty mondays linky party!!!

    www.tootsiewootsie.blogspot.com

    I also have a $15 giveaway going on too!

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  47. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    What a fun pillow Ashely! Love the coral!

    Thanks for linking up to Free for All!

    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

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  48. JillJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    These coral pillows really caught my eye! Beautiful!
    I'd love if you linked them to my weekly 'round tuit' party at:

    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/2011/01/round-tuit-31.html

    Hope you have a lovely week.

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  49. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    What cute pillows! Fantastic job!

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    What beautiful pillows you've made! The fabric is gorgeous! You've made me want to make some pillow now! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  51. Jenn EricksonJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    How could anyone not love these pillows? You have a great eye for composition, color and design! What type of new sewing machine did you get? Did you use a Silhouette for the coral, or another technique? Thank you so much for linking up to "A Little Birdie Told Me...". I hope you'll swing back by tomorrow to share more of your talent! Best, Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  52. The Single NesterJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Lovely. I purchased a tote bag in red and white just like this from Talbots last summer.

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  53. kate blueJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    popping over from Craftomaniac...I agree, the client is going to love them lots!

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  54. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Ashley...

    Just coming over from my Sunday Favorites repost party. Love your beautiful coral pillows! What a talented lady you are...so happy for you that you got a new sewing machine!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  55. Cindy SwansonJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wow...55 commments! You have quite the popular blog here...this is my first visit but I'll definitely be back. Found you through Life Made Lovely!

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  56. Kim -today's creative blogJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Great project!!
    Thank you for linking to Get Your Craft On. Please add a link back.

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  57. JessJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I featured this post today on FTF! Thanks for linking up and grab a featured button if you would like one! :)

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  58. LizJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! I love the navy and white together. I'd love for you to link up with my party: http://fastdaze.blogspot.com/2011/01/linky-fridaze-1.html

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  59. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    SO pretty, Ashley! Thank you for sharing with air your laundry Friday!

    Hugs,
    Jami

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  60. Holly LefevreJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Gotta love pillows. Great fabric!

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  61. The Mango ArchivesJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    This would look fabulous in my living room!

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  62. abeachcottageJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Loving the blue pillows. They are absolutely perfect. Well done!

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I love those!

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  64. NathalieJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Since I decided to go with an ocean theme in my living room I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to make one of these pillows! Any chances for a tutorial? ;)

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  65. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Don't you just love a new sewing machine!?!?! Today's machines basicly sew by themselves! Thanks for being a part of "Amaze Me Monday".

    ~Dittle Dattle

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  66. LizJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks again for linking up! I featured these today, go by and grab a button!

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~xoxo a blonde ~