When I first saw the call out for participants in the Holiday Lane Pillow hop, I *knew* I wanted in!
I already had fabrics in mind *and* on hand . . .
There was only one problem. It's a pretty long pillow. And I have exactly one couch in the RV.
So then, to paraphrase the narrator from The Grinch, I got an idea. An awful awesome idea. I got a wonderful, *awful* *awesome* idea!
I cut out my houses, stitched them together, and embellished them. Then I cut a 108" X 2.5" strip of white fabric, and stitched it around the entire perimeter of my Holiday Lane houses. Next, with a little help from some trusty tools and a nice sized sheet of poly foam . . .
I decorated all my little trees . . .
So that's my out-of-the-pillow experience!
Thanks for dropping by and checking out my fun little project -- and it *was* fun!! Jill has graciously provided the pattern for free!! Which means you can try it out, too!! Just check out her shop . . . right HERE! Thanks, Jill!!
And a HUGE thank you and lots of hugs to Pauline, of Quilt--n--Queen, who was a *fabulous* cheerleader and organizer, and of course, to Mdm Samm, who comes up with all these marvelous ideas and is so generous to share her time and talent with us all!
Be sure to check out the rest of today's participants, too!
Count it *all* JOY!! (you are here!)
Have a lovely Tuesday . . . I know I sure will!
:)
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Oh, Denise, I really like what you have done here! Very cute--love the attention to detail, especially the candles in the windows. Such a clever conversion to a draft blocker!
What a clever idea, and I love your decorations! Way to go. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, how clever you are! Yes, that is a large pillow - love how you made a dimensional draft block, just perfect for the season.
You out did yourself again. I bet your grandson is going to like it too
What a great imagination. So clever. I love it.
What a good idea and it does look fabulous next your window doesnt it. I like all of the materials you have used.
What a good idea and it does look fabulous next your window doesnt it. I like all of the materials you have used.
A perfect solution, Denise! I love the houses sitting up on the back of your couch. What an ingenious idea!
It is fantastic, thanks for sharing it!
Such a good idea with the houses sitting up on the back of your coach. Thanks for sharing
Very cute, what a clever idea - love the little candle in the window.
What a really cute idea. I love it!
Wow. What a GREAT idea! Love the ME fabrics you used as well. )
I really like your 3D houses.... what a wonderful way to use the pattern!
Now THAT is thinking outside the box! Clever my dear, very clever!
I love your creativity! Turned out great!
You know this is a great idea....a door stopper, a wind breaker....you are sew darn clever...I like it a lot...
Just absolutely great! Love your idea and how it turned out!
Denise, I love, love, love your little pillow "village"!! What a perfect addition to the RV!!!! (or anywhere for that matter!) and the fabrics are scrumptious!! I in particular love the trees - just like Whoville!!
Blessings!
Wow,great idea .You are very creative and it`s absolutely wonderful!
fantastic idea!! love it
Brilliant idea!
What a great idea. Just how much fun would it be to make it for a mantle too. (with a string of lights) Oh the ideas! :-)
I LOVE the rickracky (is that a word) fabric you chose for some of the houses. GREAT!!
Make it work! That's what they say on Project Runway.. one of my favorite shows LOL. You did a great job!
What a clever idea! I love the tree with the pearl adornments! Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea! I need to make some draft dodgers for my windows, I usually just shove towels and sheets in the window sills!
So thinking outside the box and this is over the top - I love your silhouette (sp) Thanks for sharing. Judy C
What a brilliant idea! Your little village is perfect for an RV! Pretty too!
Now that is a really cute idea. thanks for sharing.
You clever girl! Your street is so adorable and innovative! Brilliant!! :)
Well, look at you! That's very cute...I love it!
Oh, I like your little Whoville, LOL It looks adorable. Those candles in heh windows and the extras make it look just plain great!
Super sweet little village. Thanks for sharing.
That is such a great idea...I love it! Your creation is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
Oh, that is a very clever interpretation of the pattern! Very cute idea!
Clever Girl! Your little foam town is darling and I love that it comes complete with a moon! :) I adore the details you included - it adds such charm. Practical and sweet!
LOVE THIS! now, do I need to send my address to you again- you keep losing it! :)
I love, love what you have done here! What a great ideal! It's so pretty and useful (hate those drafts!)! Great use of the pattern!
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Very clever way to adapt the pillow to your space! The candles in the windows were a genius touch!
Great and practical idea! You did a wonderful job on it too.
I had to become a follower of a clever quilter...way to think outside the box!
very unique - lovely idea. thanks for sharing this!
Loved your creative interpretation, so much fun. I'm a new blogger and this is my first blog hop, I'm "meeting" so many new friends, look forward to following you. Ronda from California
I love all of your many embellishments. You did a lovely job!
What a great idea!!
Amazing, what a great take on the pattern.
What a cute idea. Love what you did with the pattern!
You had me when you said Mary Engelbreit! I love your creativity - I would never have dreamed of putting this together this way but now I want one exactly like it for my mantel. :) blessings, marlene
great pillow merry christmas
Great idea for your pillow. Thank you for sharing.
What a great pillow to keep the drafts out while you watch The Grinch on TV (or DVD). Great idea!
Very creative idea!
I like how you went outside the box. LOL. I made a Christmas quilt with the same exact fabric. I love it. Thanks for being in the hop.
Super cute!!
Amazing! What a wonderful idea.
What a terrific idea. It looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing with us.
I knew you would come up with something different and interesting! I just love it - much better than a simple pillow :*)
How clever! Such a nice addition to your Christmas.
What a clever idea! I love it and the embellishments you added!
Oh my gosh.....aren't you a kick! I love the formed houses.
You rocked it gurl! how clever! I love how your mind works.
Way - too - *awesome* !
Rosemary B here: LOVE this.
I love your creativity with this project. Nicely done. Love the colors and the candles and the other embellishments. SO NICE
Thank you for sharing
Very clever! Love how you have transformed these houses to fit your needs. Spectacular.
this is "sew" charming., love this idea. big hugs! P.S. id you get my email?
So creative, Denise!! I would have never dreamed up this pillow project!! Works great for your needs as well. You are *da bomb*
Love you sweet friend
Jane
I considered adding candles in the windows of my Holiday Lane pillow, but didn't think I could pull it off. Yours look Perfect! What a lovely pillow.
Denise...and yet another creative mind. What a fabulous take on the Holiday Lane pattern. The fabrics are perfect as are the decorated trees and the snowman. The candles in the window are awesome. Great job!! Thank you for sharing your time and inspiration with us today. Happy stitching, Pauline
Cute , Cute, Cute! Love your details! I had really wanted to be a part of this blog hop too, but had to restrain myself, since this is a very crazy time for art orders...but I will definitely keep this pattern in mind!
Blessings & Aloha!
You did a great job! It's really cute and I love the trees and snowman too!
Well, aren't you inventive!! That's a novel idea to stuff them with foam. They turned out so cute and the practical side of the rows of houses is super! Thanks for sharing.
Your project is the first one I've looked at because we've been out of town. I'm soooo glad you did something different, and might I add very ingenious, than making it just like the pattern. I've shrunk mine because like you I didn't need a large pillow. I might have to borrow your idea, if you don't mind, because I could use some draft blockers. I could use A LOT of draft blockers actually... Bottom line - you did a super job as always!
Brilliant. . absolutely brilliant! Love your out-of-the-box idea. So clever.
You are so creative! I love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
That is such a neat idea. You win the creativity award.
That's such a clever idea for a window or a mantle. I love the ME fabric and the details that you added!
Great fabric, great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Denise, I totally love this pillow! It's adorable! So creative and festive. It just has everything going for it. Oh and I love your wreath on the iron gate. I love our automatic gate opener - I know you do too!
You're sew clever! At first I would have said to make a long pillow for the bed but the window idea is much, much better!
Smartie Pants to make them from the foam. I missed doing this Blog hop. Hope your foot is feeling good this Christmastime. The wreath is perfect for the fence, maybe a bigger one could be used too.
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