That was a what?

Lately I have been inspired to look at 
everyday objects in a whole new way.

It began with these adorable skirts made from dishtowels over at Grace Violet.
(Which by the way is a great blog full of crafty goodness.)



Then, Jen stepped it up a thousand notches with this crazy cute burp cloth and bib.
She made them out of a TABLE RUNNER!!!
Take a peek at her super fun shop full of bright girly yumminess.

Janey, who spits up like a champion is putting these to good use.


I had to compete with this brilliance and find another use for 
Target's Garden Party linens.


So I took what should be a humble placemat,



opened the bottom stitches with my seam ripper,
stuffed it with stuffing,
stitched it up,


and poof!
Instant cute, trimmed pillow.
Hardly any work for a tiny bit of money.

I bet you will never look at dish towels, table runners or placemats the same.


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15 Comments

  1. BethanyApril 2, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    I am sure this comes as no surprise, but I have that same placemat turned pillow sitting on my desk right now! I fell in love with it when the line came out and bought it, just to have, ya know? I never would have thought of creating something with it! You never cease to amaze me!!

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  2. RachelApril 2, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    So cute! Just started following you. I love your things, You inspire me. I love to sew and appreciate how you use your creativity and gifts.

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  3. Ben and TarynApril 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I made one skirt already and have the towels to do another. I love how easy it is!

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  4. Infarrantly CreativeApril 2, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Oh my gosh...that is gorgeous. I love that you think outside the box.

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  5. JillApril 2, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    What inspiration! Love it! Thanks!
    Blessings!

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  6. AmberApril 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    That is fabulous! I think I need to make a stop at target!

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  7. forever folding laundryApril 2, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Really, can you just come live with me for a few days? That's not asking too much, is it? =)

    Love it!

    ~Keri

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  8. TrishApril 2, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    now why didn't i think of that?

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    You are correct, I will never look at these items in the same way, ever again! Thanks for so much inspiration - love the pillow!

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  10. JeanetteApril 2, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    I love this! Think I will be making a trip to Target tomorrow!

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  11. JenniferApril 2, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Okay, I'm at Target several times a week and I *never* see these things! I think I'm going to have to go (sans kids? fingers crossed!) and look for some of these fantastic things you are finding! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. me and my boysApril 2, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    love your ideas! wgere do u find the time? :)

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  13. calicodaisyApril 3, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I bought the same set of towels at my Target. Just love them.

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  14. Birdcage DesignsApril 3, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    ah i love it! i soo love your blog! makes me hold my babies a little tighter and a little longer (even though they get worme and try to escape) and makes me feel crafty!..i LOVE it. thank you.

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  15. meg duerksenApril 3, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    what?!!
    i was JUST at target and i didn't see those placemats nor would i ever have though of that idea! you are too cool miss julie!

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