One of my favorite things growing up and then into my teen years, was camping on the May long weekend. Since moving to Texas, that hasn’t happened too much, but we have started a new tradition! At some point on the long weekend, we get together for a meal and hang outside on the patio for a while, talking about life and playing with the dog. This year I’m adding some festive color to the occasion with this red white and blue pom pom pillow!
This pillow combines the applique techniques I’ve used on past projects like this “Hustle” hoodie and my Home State Tee and the basic pillow making concepts in this post. Add in some pom poms on the ends and we’ve got a winner!
I’ve made a lot of pillows and pillow covers over the last few years, but I’ve to to tell you, this Red White and Blue Pom Pom Pillow may very well be at the top of my favorites list! I was able to use fabrics that I had on hand. I’ve slowly been collecting and carefully hoarding some Americana type fabrics and lots of red, white and blue fabrics for a “someday quilt”! In the mean time, I’ll keeping dipping into my precious fabrics if it means that ideas like this one can come to life!
The Red White and Blue Pom Pom Pillow finished at 16 inches long and 9 inches tall. Its the perfect size to add support and comfort when sitting in our wrought iron patio set this coming long weekend! I also made the oversize red white and blue herringbone patterned pillow. Its 18 x 18 inches and I’ll be gifting that one to my Mother-in-Law for hosting us next weekend!
This Red White and Blue Pom Pom Pillow is mine to keep and will look fantastic in the living room! I’m thinking I need to find some blue and white striped fabric and some sort of red and silver fabric so that I can make another version of this pillow, but reverse the colors!
How are you celebrating this long weekend?
I love the extra fun the pom poms add! Very cute!
As a military brat and wife, 4th of July is my favorite holiday. These are so cute. Just pinned to my “Make this” board. 🙂
ooh can’t wait until 4th of july!
elle
Southern Elle Style
great job! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Gorgeous pillows! I love the patriotic fabrics you chose!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party
Really cute, Jennifer – kind of a new take on red and white stripped decor!
Very cute! I’ve never tried applique but this is definitely inspiring. I’m in pillow-making mode now so this is great timing. Visiting from This Is How We Roll party.
I love these pillows, Jennifer. The applique looks great! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday. I’d love for you to share these at our Celebrate the USA Party, too.
This is so cute and it reminds me that I really need to learn how to sew! We need more decorative pillows but I’m to cheap to buy them…LOL! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
No mistaking whre you are from with that lovely pillow
Cute red, white & blue inspiration. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared
I adore pom poms and can’t get enough out of them!
My folks have so many old, tired pillows! I might have to break out the sewing machine for this one! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Oh wow! Now this is super fun! Love the finished product!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
What an adorable pillow! The addition of the pom poms really up the wow factor. Congrats, you’re featured this week at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.
These pillows are adorable! where is the herringbone fabric from?! I love it!! These are inspiring me to get sewing some patriotic pillows for 4th of July!
– Jaclyn
I think I got the herringbone fabric from walmart last year!
Thanks for sharing this post at the Pin Me Linky Party at Diana Rambles. It is being featured today at part of a 4th of July food & craft collection. It’s also been pinned and tweeted. Have a great weekend! ~Diana
Very cute and as a Brit I feel I could easily just omit the wording and it would totally still be patriotic.
Gorgeous pillows Jennifer! The pom pom edging makes it that extra bit special too!
I love Patriotic decor! Love these. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Sharing. Can’t wait to see what you’re creating next week.
I love Patriotic decor! Love these. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Sharing. Can’t wait to see what you’re creating next week.
I love Patriotic decor! Love these. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Sharing. Can’t wait to see what you’re creating next week.
These pillows are darling and great for the outdoors, especially when the 4th rolls around.
Thank you for sharing on #omhgff this week, look to be featured next week!
Pinned and Tweeted!
Have a great weekend!
Karren~