We’re joining the Toile Party at Pretty Organized Palace ! (a little early because we have Tasty Tuesday tomorrow!)
I’ll admit it, I’m not a Toile expert! When people think of Toile, they don’t say…”oh, call Kim, she’s the Toile queen!” (I prefer “Princess ” anyway) Maybe that’s due to the tropical flavor of our decor which includes lots of bright colors, mostly solids!
I also have to admit this: I like Toile a lot! It’s really grown on me over the last couple of months as I’ve been more exposed to it through blogging. I’ve noticed a pattern though, when I really pay attention to the Toile that catches my eye, I realize that there is a common thread… and it’s a red one!
I love Red Toile!
This bedroom is really one of my favorites. I love color and this bedding has just the right amount of red.
So, how do you join a toile party without any toile of your own?
You make something!
Here’s a “no sew pillow” that I made in less than 10 minutes!
I’ll show you how you can make this pillow with some pretty fabric, a piece of foam, and a little bit of ribbon and tassels.
The foam can be any size. The one I used is about 16 inches wide and I found it on a scrap pile at JoAnn Fabrics.
Roll it up tightly.
I folded the fabric so that the edges were on the inside. This allows for a clean edge on the pillow. I have about 4- 5 inches of fabric on each side of the foam.
Roll it up!
I wrapped ribbon tightly around the ends and tied it in the back with a knot.
Repeat on the other side and fluff the ends slightly.
I added the second ribbon with tassels to spice it up a little.
Ta da! One accent pillow finished and ready to add to your room!
Can you believe how fast you can do this?
It took less than 10 minutes and I love how it turned out!
I’m sure this isn’t my last no sew accent pillow! I was surprised myself at just how simple this was and how great it came out! If it falls apart I can tie it back up in no time flat!
If you like this little pillow maybe you can win it! I’m giving this away as my little contribution to the Toile Party.
I’m joining Works-For-Me Wednesday at We Are That Family because no sew pillow work for me!!!
I would love to have you sign-up for our RSS or Email subscriptions if you haven’t already (see the cool little flower RSS button Tim made for me!). But you don’t have to in order to win.
All you have to do is leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win the pillow! So, let me know what you think about my red Toile! And enjoy the party!
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Now that’s my kind of pillow! Pretty and easy to make! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the great giveaway!
If I can get myself together I hope to join you tomorrow for Tasty Tuesday.
Rachel’s last blog post..My Hope
I don’t have that much toile in my house, either; but I love toile. I love all the red toile.
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I LOVE the red toile! It would match my decor perfectly!
My friend was just talking about sewing one of these…I had to send her the link for your easy peasy method. Thanks for the chance to win it!
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That is so genius. I have just the foam leftover from a project with a friend. I would love a few new throw pillows for my bed room.
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Super Cute Pillow, Kim!
I love toile also! One of my favorite colors is red.
I have two or three toile bags that I use to carry when the girls were little.
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love it! i have a red toile bedroom
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I love your blog! And that pillow is adorable!! (I sew, but I’d rather make something that cute without it!)
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PS. Where is the tuber tubing in that 1st photo on the left? Tubing that way is on my bucket list!
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PS. Again…photo is really on the right or my other left as I like to think of it!
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Kim, you are so creative!
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Wow, this is awesome! I don’t have any red in my house, but I have been wanting to find a nice pillow for my bedroom… and now I know how to make one! Thanks for the tip!
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LOVE IT!
Kim that’s a great idea! Adding it to the nest files! I’ll be calling later today!
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Wow!, different Rachel here. What a cute pillow. Come over to my toile post and check out how great your little pillow will look in my living room. It’s super cute. I’m going to have to make one if I don’t win.
Rachel’s last blog post..Toile Tuesday
Red toile is my favorite too! Very cute pillow you made and so easy!
Manuela
I love toile–any color toile, and I just realized that I really don’t have any in my house. How sad for me! I must go out immediately and buy some and make something!
Would love to win this, it would look great against my off-white bedspread.
Thanks for the easy crafts you feature–even those of us who are only slightly “crafty” can do these!
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I love your toile and would love to win that sweet cushion! Please enter my name and thanks a bunch! Thanks for sharing & enjoy your day.
Blessings,
Sandi
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I would love some red toile in my bedroom. That’s so pretty. And the pillow looks so easy to make, even I could do it!
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Beautiful! This looks so easy!
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I’m with you-I love red toile! Well, any toile really, but red is my favorite!
I like your pillow idea. Even someone who can’t sew-(like me) could do it.
You know I’d love that pretty little pillow…it would look lovely on my windowseat with its little Toile friends.
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Well, I hope I win! But even if I don’t, I love your pictures!
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Oh, wouldn’t that adorable pillow look beautiful in my dining room with my wine-colored fabric parsons chairs and red transferware china? Ooooh, I have to win!!!! Thanks, Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com
I know what you mean about the toile. It’s been growing on me also…for some reason I don’t have a pic, but I have the ultimate toile at home….Winnie the Pooh! blue and white.
Pretty little pillow, be a lovely addition to our bed…or maybe the den…or….or….or…..
What a quick idea to pick up a tired bedroom. I would love it. Thank you for sharing.
I love red toile! What a great quick idea! Genius! I’ve got just the place for that darling thing.
**LOVE** it! And, I just happen to have some foam laying around. Thanks!
I made several no sew toile pillows, but they are slightly more complicated and took a bit longer than 10 minutes. I love your version though and may have to whip one of those up. Beautiful!
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What a great idea! So easy!
You are so creative. The pillow is so cute and sophisticated. It is sharp and classic.
I will have to put aside my knitting needles for a bit and see if I can do anything like this. (I do not know how to sew).
Oh how I love me some toile!
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Thank you for that quick show and tell! I NEEDED that BAD! That is my type of treatment!
Blessings to you!
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There’s no wrong way to craft Toile!… well unless you’re reupholstering your motorcycle seat… that would be odd. Love the pillow lady! Who wouldn’t want that?!?! Great post!
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Wow, great idea! So easy… I’d love to win that pillow! I hope I win, I hope I win!
Thanks for showing us the steps!
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Great instructions. I like when there is pictures invovled. So I can see….lol.. mishelle
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what a great pillow! I am going to try that! Thanks for sharing!
susan
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Very Cute Pillow! I’m getting the Toile Inspiration! Thanks for sharing, Analia
Hello and Happy Toile Day!
I’m just following the link from the Toile Party over to your place…so glad that I did!!! I ‘ve heard of the “no sew” pillows but wasn’t exactly sure how they were made. Thank you so much for sharing the instructions…and with photos included, I might manage to make one! Hehe! Your red & white toile pillow came out beautifully and it sure would look pretty in my red dining room…crossing my fingers and my toes! Maybe I’ll get lucky!!! So very nice of you to do such a great gift for a giveaway!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
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Excellent pillow tutorial
HOW EASY!!!!!! Thanks so much for the idea for the pillow! I have a stack of leftover toile fabric and I’m totally going to make me one of those babies. Maybe I’ll win yours, too!
Amanda@MyDomesticDisaster’s last blog post..Toile Y’all!
What a darling pillow! Thanks for the tutorial!
It would look great in my study…or living room…hint, hint!
Janelle’s last blog post..Toile Party.
I love easy, peasy things like a no-sew pillow. I also LOVE red toile so enter me in your give-a-way! PAM
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Wow! That is such a fantastic idea! I love it
Great job and great giveaway!
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I love your toile pillow. It would fit right in with my living room. I hope I win!
Hi there- Great pillow idea! have lots of foam down in the basement. I may have to use it to transform my toile pants (from my post). I love toile, but I too am drawn to anything red!
~Misti
Wow…thanks for the tips on making the pillow! Toile does grow on you, doesn’t it! Susan
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Kim, you are brilliant! absolutely brilliant!
MomL
What a great idea! I love it and I will definitely use that in the future. Thanks.
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Thanks for the toile tutorial! I think even I might be able to tackle a pillow like that and that’s saying something!
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That’s beautiful- and I appreciate the tips!