I love this pillow…..don’t you?
But….it certainly isn’t Sweetwater Style to pay $30 for ONE pillow…
Especially when I have all the ingredients in my “stash” to make one for almost FREE!
The Knock off version has been on my Pinterest “Blog Party Ideas” board for a year!
Time to get busy….
This great tutorial provided by Steph over at Crafting in the Rain
was simple to follow!
I had some white felt…..and I cut the pattern pieces out….so far so good…but it just didn’t seem substantial enough!
Then, I remembered that I had a Geiger boiled wool jacket that I picked up from GW for $5…
It was worn and shabby….I bought it for the fabric….
Thought I would use it for mittens or something…
The white boiled/felted wool was PERFECT for this project!
The Pottery Barn version is linen…..and I didn’t have any linen…..but I do have a lot of burlap!
Since no one is going to actually USE the pillow……the rough texture of the burlap isn’t a problem.

The jacket even had these little gold buttons that were perfect for the center….
Not too shabby….
Actually it is “Shabby Chic” don’t ya think?
I have a trip planned to GW later today…I need to keep an eye out for some other fabrics that would work to make a couple of these for gifts…..or maybe a GiveAway!
I will keep you posted!
Have a Great Day!

0 comments on “Pottery Barn Poinsettia Pillow Knock Off

  1. Cathy

    Great Job Mary…Looks Awesome. It is perfect!
    Merry Christmas!

  2. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain

    Oh yay, I'm glad you made one! It looks great, and great idea to use the sweater!!

  3. NanaDiana

    Mary- I love it- It is as good as, if not better than, the original. Great job- xo Diana

  4. twelveOeight

    This is beautiful Mary! I like yours with the gold buttons in the center better 🙂

    xoxo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

  5. The French Hen's Nest

    Love, love your pillow. I have a burlap pillow, and wanted to do something to it for christmas. This is a great idea. We are going to be following you, and appreciate you checking us out. Thank you, Great Job! Jeannie

  6. Robyn

    Very pretty! I love that you upcycled. I need to make one of those! Thanks for the inspiration!

  7. Javeriya

    Oh la la! This is really pretty. Pinning it up for my room! 🙂

    Javeriya

  8. Karri Reiser

    You did an amazing job. It look even better then the Pottery Barn one. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party. Have a great week.

  9. Cynthia

    Just lovely! I made one of those last year, too. I used drop cloth and white felt, though. Love the idea to use burlap!

  10. Christine

    Honestly… I LOVE YOUR VERSION!!!! Amazing!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!!

  11. Anonymous

    I think it's great! I love shopping at Goodwill, I find so many cool things there. Repurposing is my absolute favorite!

  12. Kerry

    Very nice!

  13. Lynn

    I'm loving the knock-off pillow. I'm loving your style…it's great to meet others who'd rather make it than buy it. I found you through the Wicked Wednesday Blog Hop.

  14. WhatJeanLikes

    This is such a gorgeous idea!!

    I found you through a blog hop, glad I did! I look forward to reading your posts and am now following you! Come on by the Aloha Friday Blog hop and link up with us too!! It's easy and you could end up being next week's featured blogger!! Come on by and link up if you please!! It's a great way to get more followers and we'd love to have you at the Aloha Friday Blog Hop

  15. A Humble Creation

    Love it! I actually like yours better than PB because it is so lovely with that burlap. I'm using burlap in one of my Christmas tablescapes this year – so nice for this season. Thank you for the suggestion of scouring GW for clothes that I may not wear but I could scrap; never thought of that!
    –Jessica @ A Humble Creation

  16. Karen at Bargain-ista.com

    Love it! The perfect purpose for that jacket! The buttons add the perfect holiday touch 🙂

  17. Charlene@APinchofJoy

    Beautiful! Perfect use for the jacket and genius to combine it with burlap! Thanks so much for linking on Busy Monday!

  18. FakeTillMake

    This pillow is lovely! I really have to teach myself to do stuff like this. BTW – I'm following you from ToughCookieMommy's Monday Mingle. I really love your frugal reuse ideas! BTW – I found you through Tough Cookie Mommy's Monday Mingle!

  19. Christina @ Floridays Mom

    Fabulous Knock off. I just love it!!! What great use of old clothes.