I wanted a coverlet and pillow cases in a shabby chic fabric for spring.
I couldn't find anything either at Target or Walmart so I decided to stitch up exactly what I wanted.
Tuesday Morning had just gotten a shipment of sheet sets in different spring pastels.
I immediately put the pillow cases on the pillows.
I used the top sheet to make the coverlet.
The fitted sheet will be great for extra decorative throw pillows.
I made a big sandwich with the top sheet, another white flat sheet for the bottom with the batting in-between.
Find the complete directions here.
I used the top sheet to make the coverlet.
The fitted sheet will be great for extra decorative throw pillows.
I made a big sandwich with the top sheet, another white flat sheet for the bottom with the batting in-between.
Find the complete directions here.
At this point I could have left it "as is" but if this ever needed to be washed, the batting would end up in a big clump.
I've made that mistake before and I have no desire to repeat it.
Rather than try to machine or hand quilt this thing,
I decided to tack it all over with inch long runs made with the sewing machine.
The tacks are spaced about 6 inches apart.
Now all the layers are held in place.
The sheet set was $29.99
The white sheet for the bottom was $8.97.
The batting was $11.97.
I will be making some accent pillows out of the fitted sheet soon.
Our new coverlet adds a touch of spring now that winter weather has come to Texas.
We had an ice storm Monday morning with Thunder Sleet.
The schools were closed Monday and Tuesday.
It snowed for several hours on Wednesday.
We had flurries on Thursday.
We had 3 or so inches on Friday which caused havoc when the schools dismissed early.
We are supposed to have highs in the 70s on Tuesday and then more sleet on Wednesday.
There are no snow plows in our area so the best they usually do is some kind of de-icing mixture on the bridges and overpasses.
We will be more than ready when spring finally arrives.
How is the weather in your neck of the woods?
Katie
Linking with,
Between Naps on the Porch
Fridays Unfolded Link Party
A Stroll Thru Life
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Coastal Charm
The Scoop
Savvy Southern Style
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From My Front Porch to Yours
French Country Cottage
Funky Junk Interiors
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The tacks are spaced about 6 inches apart.
Now all the layers are held in place.
The sheet set was $29.99
The white sheet for the bottom was $8.97.
The batting was $11.97.
I will be making some accent pillows out of the fitted sheet soon.
Our new coverlet adds a touch of spring now that winter weather has come to Texas.
We had an ice storm Monday morning with Thunder Sleet.
The schools were closed Monday and Tuesday.
It snowed for several hours on Wednesday.
We had flurries on Thursday.
We had 3 or so inches on Friday which caused havoc when the schools dismissed early.
We are supposed to have highs in the 70s on Tuesday and then more sleet on Wednesday.
There are no snow plows in our area so the best they usually do is some kind of de-icing mixture on the bridges and overpasses.
We will be more than ready when spring finally arrives.
How is the weather in your neck of the woods?
Katie
Linking with,
Between Naps on the Porch
Fridays Unfolded Link Party
A Stroll Thru Life
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Coastal Charm
The Scoop
Savvy Southern Style
Common Ground
From My Front Porch to Yours
French Country Cottage
Funky Junk Interiors
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
