Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The US Map pillow tutorial


This pillow is so fun to make..and honestly from start to finish took under 30 minutes to put together!

I started by cutting two rectangular pieces of felt about 8 1/2"x 12". Know that you can use any kind of fabric for this! Next I cut out the US in a coordinating color of felt (using template above).
Pin the United States shape onto whatever the front of your pillow is.

Sew around the edges and take pins out.
Pin the right sides of your fabric together. I only pinned the corners to keep them in place..pin as much or as little as you'd like!  Leave a space to insert the stuffing.

Cut off the tips of the corners. This is to reduce the bulk when you flip the pillow right side out..so you have a pointy corner!
Flip it right side out. Stuff and stitch shut! YOU ARE DONE!


Obviously, if I did not already have this pillow, I would have sewn my heart on the same time that I sewed the United States on. Do you see how cute it looks..
in GEORGIA, OHIO:
CALIFORNIA and WASHINGTON?

This pillow is not finished quite yet..and that is because I am giving it to one of you!
All I need to know is your name, your email and where you want me to put the heart.  Of course, as with all of my giveaways it is for followers of Kiki Creates only (but that only takes a second to do!) Giveaway ends Monday, March 21st at 9 pm PST.

Thanks for stopping by.

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92 comments:

  1. CarlaMarch 16, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I'm in Kentucky! Love your pillow!

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  2. Mandy BeyelerMarch 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Right in the heart of the country - around Kansas City!

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  3. pbMarch 16, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    it's a great pillow!
    i live in north carolina, but my heart is in dallas, texas!

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  4. joelsgirlMarch 16, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I LOVE IT!So much fun, and you make it look so easy that I want to try. Just in case, though, lol, you should know that my heart is in Arkansas.

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  5. BarbieMarch 16, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    we are in the Baltimore/DC area!

    barbiecaulder@hotmail.com

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  6. Calamity JMarch 16, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Lovin' is strong in Missouri!

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  7. Rachel // Maybe MatildaMarch 16, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    That is SO cute! My husband and I will be leaving Iowa soon, so I think one of these pillows with our heart in Iowa will be the perfect souvenir to take with us :-)

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  8. OneRadMotherMarch 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    So stinkin' cute - our heart is in Georgia!

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  9. Fuhriman FamilyMarch 16, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'm in Utah, love the pink!!

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  10. KristyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Love this pillow! We live in Manhattan, KS :)

    kristylgarrett@yahoo.com

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  11. Marek's MusingsMarch 16, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    There you go again, Kiki - making stuff I want to replicate! Don't be surprised if you see an Oklahoma pillow pop up on my blog sometime soon :)

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. SammyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    So Cute! I'm in Omaha, Nebraska! (c:

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  13. KatyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Ooo! I love this and I hope I win! However, where to put the heart....hmmm. We are in the military and are currently in CA, but will soon be in OH (in 4 months), then will only be there for 18 months, then it's likely on to VA. BUT we are both from AZ, so that would be likely what we would choose since we consider ourselves "Arizonans".

    I guess it would be fun to use your pattern and make a new pillow every time we move! We could have a collection of pillows with the hearts in different places OR one pillow and attach different colored hearts when we move as sort of a record all in one place.

    Thanks for the ideas!

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  14. kerstinMarch 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    My heart is in Idaho! Such a fun idea!

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  15. LizzieMarch 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Adorable. Pittsburgh, PA.

    zilnewt (at) gmail (dot) com

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  16. HeatherMarch 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    My heart will be in Spokane! Thanks for the fun tutorial and giveaway.

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  17. Brandy J.March 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I'm in Utah. I love your pillow and your darling blog.

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  18. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    My favorite thing is reading where all these people are from! Hmmm. My heart may still be in Ohio... :)

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  19. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I'm a so-cal baby and dragged my husband along with me and he loves it :) this is so cute!I it gave me an idea of when I have kids to make little state pillows when they are learning where the states are with little hearts at the Capitol.

    Jessica
    jessetter@gmail.com

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  20. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Very cute! We live in Arizona. This pillow would look adorable in our girls new room.

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  21. KasaundraMarch 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    So cute! My heart would be in California.

    Kasaundra.trout@gmail.com

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  22. BKicklighterMarch 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Just yesterday I was wishing for a tutorial on this pillow!! Thanks! We are in Missouri. (Blogged about your great family tree print today! http://kicklighters.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-addition.html )

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  23. cheeksMarch 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    C-bus Ohio.....so sad we'll be leaving soon. My heart may stay when we leave :)

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  24. HilarieMarch 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    This is so cute. I love map stuff :) Following from Utah.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    my heart's in Hawaii.. how would you do it???? hehehehehe

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  26. marisaMarch 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Southern California love!

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  27. Natalia LynnMarch 16, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Love it! LA please! manouvellemode@gmail.com :)

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  28. lajamisonMarch 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    How fun. Wisconsin. bandljamison(@)hotmail(dot)com.

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  29. Nikki OlmsteadMarch 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    So cute! I love AZ!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    LOVE this idea!! Definitely on my to do list :) would love if you ever have a chance to come link up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings. www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  31. AshleyMarch 16, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    uh oh! I am from Alaska! Do I still get to win??? :)

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  32. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperMarch 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Love that! What a great idea.
    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  33. ElizabethMarch 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Deep in the heart of Texas!!

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  34. katieMarch 16, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    my warm heart resides in boca raton, florida!

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  35. AlyseMarch 16, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I just discovered your blog- seriously adorable! Thanks for all your great ideas!
    Alyse in Denver

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  36. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Darling! Especially the one with a star over Washington! So creative!

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  37. ChelsMarch 16, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I adore this pillow!! I would give it to my best friend and her hubby. They love traveling! Our hearts are in Kansas! Great giveaway :o)

    Chelsie Holste
    chelsieholste@gmail.com

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  38. Amanda and DallinMarch 16, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    love this. love you. i wish i knew where my heart was headed to next, but i don't so for now my heart is still in OH-IO.
    hey is it true you are headed out for a visit?

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  39. LisaMarch 17, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    LOVE this pillow, and the heart is just the sweetest =)

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  40. laxsupermomMarch 17, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Adorable pillow! I love the pink and brown color combo, and love the idea of adding the heart where your home is. I'm from New York. Thanks for sharing, and for hosting this great giveaway!

    I'm hosting a Throwback Thursdays Party, and would love it if you swung by and linked up something you made/bought/did from before blogging. I can't wait to see what you bring.

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  41. Nicole & AmmonMarch 17, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a cute idea! My heart would be in Las Vegas.
    nnish19@yahoo.com
    Nicole Francom

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  42. annies homeMarch 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Illinois here love your pillow

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  43. AimeeMarch 17, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    So cute! Heart would have to go somewhere in the midwest.... IL or OH..... I'd have to think about this one!

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  44. jen@odbtMarch 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    So cute! Virginia

    Jen - ourdailybigtop (at) gmail (dot) com

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  45. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Love this pillow! If I don't win it I'll be making one of my own!

    Erin
    eea314@gmail.com
    Hudsonville, Michigan

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  46. MaddyJsMommaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    So Adorable! :)

    <3 - Virginia

    Jules
    love.pink.jules@gmail.com

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  47. Tammy W.March 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I found you through Becky Higgins. So cute! We loves maps in this family. We are from the suburbs of Chicago and love to call it home as this is where our family is -thanks for the chance to win!

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  48. ShaundraMarch 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    REALLY CUTE!!! I would love one with the heart over Tennessee. <3

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  49. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    How fun! I live in the very wet state of Oregon.

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  50. lynnquiltsalotMarch 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    This is so cute! I'd love to win one for my daughter who just moved to Dallas, TX; very far away from Mom & Dad in Chicago. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  51. CindeeMarch 18, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I'm a Cali girl!! This pillow is so adorable! I love it.

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  52. TamiVMarch 18, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Love it! I'm in Washington with my fingers crossed!

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  53. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    so very cute--what a fabulous idea. stopping by from tt&j and would be a fool not to follow you...
    ...i'm no fool!

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  54. Holiday SnobMarch 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM

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  55. Holiday SnobMarch 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I love this! And your color choices, to die for. Saw this at tatertots and jello, and I'm your newest follower!

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  56. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesMarch 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love that! If I don't win it, I may have to try making one myself. I'm your newest follower.

    Visiting from Tatertots and Jello.

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  57. JenniferMarch 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Visiting from TT&J! Love this and all of the other pillows in this picture. The color combo is great!!

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  58. Craft That PartyMarch 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Visiting from TT&J. Love this! My heart would be in MA!

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  59. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Love this! In fact, if I don't win it, I think I'm going to re-create it b/c you give awesome instructions! Fabulous!

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  60. AlisaMarch 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    How cute is that! Thanks for sharing!

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  61. AllenMarch 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Found your blog through Becky Higgins and I am loving your creativity!

    My heart is in sweet home Alabama!

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  62. The Comin FamilyMarch 18, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Hey Kiki! I never stop loving what you have on here! My heart would be in Alaska because that's where I'm from but I would love a pillow like this where my heart is in Idaho (Rexburg) because that's where Kyle and I met. Anyway, love your stuff.

    www.daniecomin@gmail.com

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  63. MindyMarch 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    The comment by Allen in Alabama should be from Mindy :) Although I am sure my husband would love your stuff...

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  64. Jen Patrick- Roxybonds ScrappinMarch 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    LOVIN your pillow (from CA)

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  65. CherylMarch 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hugs from the mitten state! (Michigan) Not only do we love your pillow but also your blog! You make us smile daily! :)

    buddercollie@gmail.com

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  66. http://knickknackpaddywack.blogspot.comMarch 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Just found your blog through tatertots and jello!!! love it....would love to win!!!

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  67. Laurel {Make and Takes}March 19, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    What a fun pillow! I'd love for you to submit this post to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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  68. erinMarch 19, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I adore this pillow!! Michigan is where my heart is at!

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  69. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love the pillow, love the colors!

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  70. Honey I'm Home BlogMarch 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This is so cool! Fingers are crossed!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  71. AprilMarch 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love this! Fabulous idea. I would love for you to link this to my Sew Crafty Party. And while you're there check out the Spring Fling starting tomorrow! 14 days ~ 28 Fabulous Giveaways!

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  72. JulianaMarch 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    You can put a heart in Sonoma County, Northern Ca :)

    kittenjuju{at}yahoo

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  73. lizillaMarch 20, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    My name is Liz, and my heart would be in New Mexico!!

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  74. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I'm in Portland! Love your stuff!!!

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  75. Larissa@Just Another Day in ParadiseMarch 20, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Saw this on Make and Takes. LOVE it. Um let's see we are from everywhere and still not staying put.

    So I think I would pick Oregon for my parents.

    Gotta love it.

    Just Another Day in Paradise

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  76. Lessons LearnedMarch 20, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    love this. can't decide if I would keep it at home or in my classroom - either way, we're in Georgia! - Atlanta.

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  77. Mrs. FreyMarch 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    very good tutorial, I tried it but my sewing skills are no where as good as yours. I had to hand stitch mine on, couldn't get those curves with my machine.I would love to have your super stitched pillow. Put my heart in Utah.

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  78. Annie HatchMarch 20, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Cute pillow Kiki! My heart is in Utah!

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  79. ~ JennMarch 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I wish I could make one! But if you pick me.....that would be even better! I just think this pillow is the cutest! My heart would be in Virginia ;)

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  80. MelissaMarch 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    This pillow is adorable! I've been looking for accessory ideas tonight and found your blog. I love it! As for my heart, it is in Michigan.

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  81. Home Project ManagerMarch 21, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Maps are now a big deal in our home as we're adopting our first born child from Ethiopia.

    Would love a map pillow of US with Florida as the heart.

    Thanks!

    elfreela@gmail(dot)com

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  82. AprilMarch 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I love maps! I'm in Tucson,AZ- we love it here! Such a cute pillow!

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  83. lgrahamMarch 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    so simple, yet quite adorable! i heart Colorado!

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  84. Whatever Dee-Dee wantsMarch 21, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Dianna
    dianna@whateverdeedeewants.com

    I would love to win this! A heart in Utah is what I would choose.

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  85. mekeiMarch 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    super cute! WOW

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  86. JulieMarch 21, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Put my heart in Washington state. Very cute map idea. :)
    juliegrant08(at)gmail(dot)com

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  87. Chelsea @ two twenty oneMarch 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I hope I'm not too late!

    I'd want my heart to be in central Indiana!
    chelsea(dot)twotwentyone(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. MelissaMarch 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love this pillow, and posted about it :)

    http://itssewforyou.blogspot.com/2011/03/us-map-pillow.html

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  89. AmyMarch 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    INSANE cuteness.

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  90. Auntie LoloMarch 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial! I featured this project on my blog tonight, www.auntielolocrafts.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

    Lois

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  91. Angie HoldenMarch 31, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    This pillow is great!! Visiting from Kimbas map party! :)

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  92. My Dream CanvasApril 2, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Lovely blog, hope to see you at My Dream Canvas!

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