‘Why I Love You’ Pillows!
DIY Pillow Tutorial
To kick off Valentines day in our house the first day in February I put these pillows on my kids bed. Then for 14 days my husband and I leave love notes in them about why we love them. They can’t read them {or have them read to them…if they can’t read} until they are ready for bed. It really motivates them to get ready for bed… BTW!
Here’s the cool thing…they are super easy to make! I’m excited to share this DIY Pillow Tutorial! They are made out of hand towels. You know I am a fan of ‘straight’ sewing lines. So here is a very picture detailed tutorial of how to take a hand towel and create loving memories!
This would be fun to make for your spouse too!
O ya…I got these towels last year at Target after Valentines for around) $0.50 {LOVE IT!!!}
1. Choose the towel fabric you want for your pocket.
2. Cut out a 6×8 rectangle (the size of the fabric really doesn’t matter).
3. Fold down all sides of the pocket and sew.
4. Sew the 2 sides and bottom of the pocket fabric material down onto another towel. Make sure to leave the top open!
5. Turn inside out and sew the sides together.
6. Flip right side out
7. Stuff with fluff!
8. Sew the top
9. Get ready to place on the bed with love notes and watch them smile!
Sherri Jorgensen says
Love the idea!
Sherri Jorgensen says
I love this idea…it would brighten every kids day and night!
Bree says
OK, that is just CUTE! And your blog is DARLING! xoxoxo
Staci Starnes says
Cute idea Alison! Love it!
Maryanne says
what an awesome idea and so adorable!
Diann @ the Thrifty Groove says
Such a cute idea!
Veronnica Watson says
What a great idea! Good job!
Whatever DeeDee Wants says
I love this idea! Hopefully I can find some time to try making some of these darling pillows!
Kristen says
Reminds me of our tooth pillows and sweet dreams pillows growing up. We had a small pocket to put our tooth in after we lost it so that it didn’t get lost. When we had bad dreams, mom had us write good thoughts on paper and stick it in a pillow pocket. Thanks for the memory trip!
Heather @My Frugal Family says
Great idea! I’ll have to look for some fun towels!
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TidyMom says
This is such a cute cute idea! I love it!
Stephanie Hanson says
So cute. I think I might be able to tackle this one.
jenjen says
I love that idea. Seriously!!!! I want one!
Very cute you guys!
XOXO
Jen
Meghan says
What a great idea. No one ever gets tired of being told all the reasons they are loved, do they? And it’s much less fattening than chocolate!
Hani says
you make me wanna sew!!!:D
Randi says
What a fun idea!
MommyGina says
Adorable. I will start this. I have wanted to make Valentine’s a HOLIDAY for some time now. This is perfect.
Lindsey@Kindred Spirit Mommy says
Such a cute idea!
You’ve been featured on the Creative Moms Blog Hop today – topic is Sweet Valentine’s Day Tutorials:
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I featured your guest post at Mod Podge Rocks, too. I absolutely love your blog!
Louise Jones says
I love this idea! I made my own version. You can check it out here markandlouise.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/valentines-day-love-notes/
Thanks for the great idea, I’m really looking forward to doing it with my little ones.
I love your blog!
Lenetta @ Nettacow says
I (heart) sewing straight lines! (‘cept they’re not always exactly straight, but anyway…) I linked to these on my weekly roundup, the post is under my name. Thanks for sharing!
tiffany says
I love this idea! I am all about the straight sewing lines so I might be able to pull this one off. I would love to share this. I will be linking on mypetitepurse.blogspot.com
thank you!
carissa says
Totally gonna try to make these for the whole family-LOVE IT
Jessie says
I LOVE your pillow it’s so sweet that I had to try to make one of my own. Thanks so much for your inspiration. I haven’t sewn anything in over 20 years and I didn’t even have a sewing machine but I went straight to costco and purchased one. I Loved the pillow of coaurse mine needs a little work but my three year old wont judge me. Thanks for all the amazing posts. You can take a peek at my pillow on my blog. Jessie
Kelly W says
this is an awesome idea. I think this will be on my to do list.
BTW I am visiting from Today’s Creative Blog
smalltowngirl says
I love this! What a wonderful way to show your kids you love them and promote positive self-esteem! 🙂
Jessica says
I used similar towels to make cute totebags. Same idea- use the waffle one for a pocket- you do need some extra fabric for the lining.
Laura Clark says
Do you have any cute sayings/ideas to put in the pockets? I did an Encouragement jar for my daughter’s 18th birthday, and I think it was one of the best things I’ve ever made her. 🙂 Thanks for the special ideas.
Jess says
Oh this is too cute! 🙂
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