14 December 2011

Salvaged Pillows

All six of the denim pillows are finished. I'm calling them the Salvaged series, as all the denim and lining are upcycled from worn and washed clothing and linens.

Two of the designs are more swirly.

Salvaged:Filament Denim  Pillow

Salvaged:Coastline Denim Pillow

And the other four are more symmetrical.

Salvaged:Aperture Denim Pillow

Salvaged:Jigsaw Denim Pillow

Salvaged:Asterisk Denim Pillow

Salvaged:Compass Denim Pillow

Originally I had planned to finish the edges with doublefold chambray binding, like the first asterisk pillow. But I opted for a simpler turned edge with topstitching. A few got a double row of topstitching, but there are as many as 10 layers of denim (including the seam allowance) at some points, and that proved beyond the capabilities of my sturdy little machine.



Each pillow has a concealed brass zipper on the back with a brass chain pull and rivets for reinforcement at the zipper ends. The lining is yarn-dyed cotton sheeting.


All six pillows are available in my Etsy shop. Just in time for last minute holiday shopping!





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27 comments:

  1. cauchy09December 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    wow, these pillows are incredible! your piecing is impeccable.

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  2. QuiltjaneDecember 14, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Those cushions are so amazing. How can you part with them?

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  3. Venus de HiloDecember 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Lovely! And I bet they are incredibly soft to the touch with all that worn denim. Like that lining, too.

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  4. CindyDecember 14, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Your piecing is amazing. I love those pillows...wish I had money left in the Christmas budget!!! :)

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  5. MaryDecember 14, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I'm impressed- major thread cred for you. And denim at that...

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  6. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Love, love them. What a perfect way to recycle old jeans.
    You have an eye for colour and design, your sewing/quilting/piecing is impeccable and I find your work very inspiring.

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  7. PoppyprintDecember 14, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Man, stonewash never looked so good. I'm gob-smacked by these pillows. They are so creative and just plain stunning.

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  8. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I second what Krista says! Completely blown away by them!

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  9. verykerryberryDecember 14, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I love the way the wear on the denim adds to the design, extra light and shade. Beautiful

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  10. Teje KarjalainenDecember 14, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Hi! I love your denim pillows! Really beautiful pattern and wonderful material! Perfect details!
    Merry Christmas!

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  11. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I think they are amazing and perfect in every way

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  12. quirky granola girlDecember 15, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    "concealed brass zipper on the back with a brass chain pull and rivets for reinforcement"--you've thought of every single amazing detail, Dan. wow.

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  13. LauraDecember 16, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Wow wow wow- how do you do those curves?!!! In awe

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  14. CitricSugarDecember 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    These are absolutely gorgeous...

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  15. RebecaDecember 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Lindas almofadas!

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  16. Krista SchneiderDecember 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Really incredible art, here! Yet they look so useful. I love what you do, Dan.

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  17. Lauren HawleyDecember 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You are so incredibly inspiring. I heart these.

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    Hello, I am astonished. These pillows left me without words. If you could please tell me how you did them. I beg you please share.

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    Awesome lovely....I love them and I will try to make like that too.

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