I made some new grown-up toys in this past week that I love! I was inspired by this tutorial I found on pinterest. It used Ikea rugs, but I was thrilled to see an excellent way to showcase some of my favorite home dec weight fabrics. I started with a Suzani print I got from Joann's last year (not photographed yet). The floor cushion measures about 2' by 2' by 1'. The bottom panel is a plain grey and I put a zipper along one of the bottom edges.
After I made the first one, I was dismayed to discover that upholstery foam is pretty stinkin' expensive! So, I got creative... I decided to stuff it with the blankets we don't often use. Bonus factor: I freed up some closet space!
I did decide to make a more traditionally stuffed "fancy" one (for a present, of course). I used a 6" thick piece of upholstery foam on the bottom and cotton futon stuffing for the top. It is super comfy and I think the Ikea fabric makes it look ever so cool and modern.
Aside from cramming the stuffing in, they were so easy and fun to make! Everything but the bottom panel can be easily cut from 1 yard of fabric and it came together in less than an hour. I don't know about you, but I find sometimes just the smallest "win" can give me the
After I made the first one, I was dismayed to discover that upholstery foam is pretty stinkin' expensive! So, I got creative... I decided to stuff it with the blankets we don't often use. Bonus factor: I freed up some closet space!
I did decide to make a more traditionally stuffed "fancy" one (for a present, of course). I used a 6" thick piece of upholstery foam on the bottom and cotton futon stuffing for the top. It is super comfy and I think the Ikea fabric makes it look ever so cool and modern.
Aside from cramming the stuffing in, they were so easy and fun to make! Everything but the bottom panel can be easily cut from 1 yard of fabric and it came together in less than an hour. I don't know about you, but I find sometimes just the smallest "win" can give me the
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