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Autumn Leaf Pillow

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

I LOVE this fabric from Jo-Ann! I used some strips for my fabric-tie fall wreath, a small piece for a mat for my upcycled fan cover tray, and a big piece for this autumn pillow. For a-la-mode, I marked the center of the front and back (after stitching and stuffing), double-threaded a L-O-N-G needle with orange floss, stacked three buttons, went down through the left buttonholes to the back and up through the right buttonholes, pulled the floss tight to create a valley, and tied. I love using this technique on pillows to add an extra bit of visual interest and texture! (Click photo for larger view.) The finished pillow is 18 x 18 inches and will go to the silent auction at the Pumpkinfest at my church later this month. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy seeing it on the wooden rocker in my living room. ♥

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babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on October 1, 2012 at 11:40 am said:

very pretty…love using the stacked buttons…

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you! That’s new to me . . . I started doing that for some of my fabric flower centers and just love the look of them! 🙂
  
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A Ponytail Kind of Day on October 1, 2012 at 11:54 am said:

another home run, very pretty !!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 12:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Ponytail! 🙂
  
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faydanamyjake on October 1, 2012 at 11:54 am said:

smashing fabric 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 12:42 pm said:
  
  Isn’t it??? I was so happy to find it! I only bought one yard, but I’m definitely getting lots of good out of it! 🙂
  
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bohemelife on October 1, 2012 at 3:05 pm said:

Is very nice !!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 3:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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P.S. I Love Soap Co. on October 1, 2012 at 3:36 pm said:

Happy fabric! Love it!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 7:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I do too, especially the colors and sparklies! 🙂
  
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livingsimplyfree on October 1, 2012 at 5:16 pm said:

I love that fabric, the pillow is beautiful but it’s the tray that caught my eye first, go figures ha?

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 7:08 pm said:
  
  That makes perfect sense since you’re an upcycler extraordinaire, Lois! 🙂
  
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  - livingsimplyfree on October 1, 2012 at 7:59 pm said:
    
    LOL I do what I can 🙂
    
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sarahtraverse on October 1, 2012 at 6:39 pm said:

I love, love, love that fabric!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 1, 2012 at 7:10 pm said:
  
  Me, too! It was such a lucky find!!! 🙂
  
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Cul de Sac on October 2, 2012 at 6:52 am said:

I can understand why you like that fabric. So nice looking! Cute pillow by the way 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 2, 2012 at 7:55 am said:
  
  Thank you, Josee! 🙂
  
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chicenvelopements on October 2, 2012 at 7:03 am said:

Love the fan cover tray! I don’t know how I missed that the first time around.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 2, 2012 at 7:56 am said:
  
  Thank you, Beth! I’ve been using it quite alot for different things, and it always makes me smile! 🙂
  
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Curls & Q on October 2, 2012 at 10:25 am said:

We love your blog with all of the great craft ideas so we’ve nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award. You can find out info at our post today.

Love the autumn crafts you’ve been featuring. My question – if I make those things will our weather cool off? Been in the triple digits again – here in San Diego!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 2, 2012 at 10:45 am said:
  
  OH, thank you! That is SO sweet! And I’m *pretty* sure that putting up fall decor makes the temperature fall. 🙂 I’ve been to San Diego once, though, and I thought it was a beautiful city! 🙂 Thanks again for the lovely award . . . I appreciate you! 🙂
  
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mywithershins on October 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm said:

Such a pretty pattern! I love this pillow. Whoever gets it at Pumpkin Fest will be very lucky! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 2, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I hope it gets lots of bids! 🙂 The money goes to the youth group’s mission trips next summer. 🙂
  
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stitchedupmama on October 2, 2012 at 4:07 pm said:

Amazing how the same fabric can look so different, depending what you use it for … love the upcycled fan cover tray! =D

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 2, 2012 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I’m using that tray for SO many things . . . it’s really big, and sturdy, too! 🙂
  
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jetr1 on October 6, 2012 at 9:49 pm said:

I love the colors. So vibrant

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 6, 2012 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I couldn’t resist that fabric! 🙂
  
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