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Burlap and Ribbon Pillows — PBish(?)

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Burlap and ribbon seem to be a good pair — don’t ya think?  I made some mini pillows to go in my little vintage wagon.  These burlap and ribbon pillows can be made in any size and are a fun project.  I love how the satin ribbon accents the rustic burlap. 
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
I think they have a “pottery barnish” feel.  So, wanna make some?  You will need burlap, ribbon, and some other fabric (white cotton works).
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
For the first rectangular version, I cut the burlap and fabric into 7×9 inch squares.  It will make about a 6×8 inch pillow.  Of course you can make any size you wish….  Be sure to cut off the tighter weave of the selvege edge of the burlap — just trust me on this one.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Here is the secret — you can remove those strings in the burlap.  Yep just lift one up with one of those rippers used for sewing — pull on it and it will come out!  I removed 4 together because that was about the width of my ribbon.  I skipped double that amount (8 in this case) in between.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Make as many of these “lines” as you desire.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Then I just threaded the ribbon in and out on these lines.  I went 5 strands when threading in and out — again up to you — no rules here!
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
See that safety pin attached to the ribbon?  It makes this much easier!  And see above how I did one line the opposite of the previous.  So pretty!  Then just stack up your burlap in between your white cotton rectangles.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Yep — now the sewing part.  Just sew all around leaving 2-3 inches as a gap.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Turn right side out through that hole.  And start stuffing….
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Sew that slit closed and you are done!
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
And for the other variation — same techniques just slightly different.  Cut your burlap and cotton into 7×7 inch squares.  Making a 6×6 inch pillow.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Remove the strand of burlap again but this time in two lines running vertical and two running horizontal.  I folded mine in half and then went about 12 strands of burlap to find the place to start.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Thread in your ribbon again (remember to use your safety pin).
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Stack the burlap between the cotton again and sew it up — leave that 2-3 inch gap.  Turn right side out and stuff as desired.
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Sew up that slit.  Stand back and admire how cute they look….
Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your home with this craft tutorial. A fun way to get the Pottery Barn look in your home!
Like that burlap and ribbon look but don’t sew?  Stop by tomorrow when I make something with burlap and ribbon that requires NO sewing.  So think these are deserving of a “pottery barnish” label?  I am in love with these burlap and ribbon pillows!
Love burlap?  Be sure to check out all of our burlap projects.  

 Make these burlap and ribbon pillows for your own home!

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  22. Eileen @ Star's Fault says

    Okay, I am totally going to nab this idea… it’s beautiful, sort of log cabin, chrystal chandelier, rust and lace, you get what I maen.

    Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star’s Fault

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  23. [email protected] in the Attempt says

    I see we both like to tease the pottery barn fairy. 🙂 Kudos on the pillow! I love the manipulation of textures. Thanks for dropping by my little blog. I am working on one pb knockoff that is trying me beyond belief. 🙂

    Cheers~
    e

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  28. Tausha says

    very creative! Love the different angle you took with the burlap. Maybe I should try this burlap thing everyone is talkin about. Super cute wagon as well!

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  54. The DIY Show Off says

    Angie – these are adorable! You’re brilliant! Thanks for sharing in the Earthy Essentials party! I’m including a link in tomorrow’s highlights! 🙂

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Roeshel

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  57. Lionessak says

    Loooove your pillows! You gave them a soft, delicate touch with the white ribbon. Just beautiful! 🙂

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  62. amber says

    Ive cut burlap and have had it start falling apart. Do you run into this problem when cutting the measurements and lines for threading?

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    • Angie Holden says

      If you are having issues, try a product called fray check. Run across the line before you are going to cut or the edge right after. It should take care of the problem. You can find it in the sewing area in most stores.

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