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Doily Pillow
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Doily Pillow

Use a doily as a template for this charming snowflake-inspired pillow cover.

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Silk Scarf Pillows
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Silk Scarf Pillows

Add mid-century polka dots or bright 1970s swirls to your home by turning vintage silk scarves and handkerchiefs into cushion covers.

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Printed Seashell Pillows
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Printed Seashell Pillows

The scallop shell's iconic shape turns linen pillows into inspired home accessories.

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Felted Pillow Covers
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Felted Pillow Covers

Transform an old sweater into a brand-new cover for a pillow.

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Hawaiian Quilted Pillow Cover
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Hawaiian Quilted Pillow Cover

Hawaiian flower-inspired prints add island flair to bedroom or throw pillows.

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Floral Pillows with Ultrasuede Petals
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Floral Pillows with Ultrasuede Petals

Store-bought cushions spring to life when adorned with pretty, handmade Ultrasuede florets.

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Needle-Felted Handmade Pillows with Roving, Yarn, and Felt Accents

Handmade pillows show off needle-felted details made from three types of wool.

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Tea-Towel Pillow
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Tea-Towel Pillow

Some tea towels are too lovely to be hidden away in kitchen drawers. Instead, use them to create pillow shams.

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Pieced Pillows Photo: Anna Williams
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Pieced Pillows

Vivid pink accent strips give a graphic sensibility to these dark-brown pillows.

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Picture Pillow
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Picture Pillow

A pillow populated with photos from a recent trip, or of a favorite pet, makes a unique and thoughtful gift.

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Napkin-Folded Pillow Cases
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Napkin-Folded Pillow Cases

Brighten indoor or outdoor spaces with decorative pillows made from cloth napkins.

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Stenciled Pillows
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Stenciled Pillows

Antique block-print endpapers inspired the intricate design stenciled onto these throw pillows.

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Chrysanthemum Pillow Covers
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Chrysanthemum Pillow Covers

Fabric blooms add a charming and feminine touch to colorful throw pillows.

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Color Block Pillows
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Color Block Pillows

Use taffeta, linen, velvet, or any other material in two colors to make this three-paneled pillow.

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Handkerchief Nursery Pillow
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Handkerchief Nursery Pillow

Use one hankie and a piece of cotton fabric to sew a decorative cover for a baby's room.

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Blue Shirt Pillow
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Blue Shirt Pillow

Transform a button-down shirt with a torn sleeve or stained collar into a decorative throw pillow.

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Lavender Pillows
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Lavender Pillows

Packed with lavender, these little pillows will do wonders for your mood.

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Patchwork Pillow
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Patchwork Pillow

A cheerful gingham throw pillow adds a cozy feel to any room.

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Pillows with Silk Cord Borders
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Pillows with Silk Cord Borders

Give plain throw pillows personality by adding borders of silk cording.

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Hanging Dining Nook Pillows
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Hanging Dining Nook Pillows

Add comfort and color to a dining nook with pillows that hang from knobs on the wall.

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Terry Pillows
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Terry Pillows

For the perfect perch after a bath, turn a terry-cloth towel into a pillow sham.

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Knife-Edge Pillow
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Knife-Edge Pillow

This knife-edge pillow can be made in two basic styles: with a cover sewn closed by hand or with a button closure in the back that allows the pillowcase to be removed for laundering.

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Textured Pillows
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Textured Pillows

Subtler than graphics, textural accents give pillow covers a decorative extra without being distracting.

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Animal Silhouette Pillow
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Animal Silhouette Pillow

Make a decorative linen pillow adorned with charming felt animals -- perfect for any child's bedroom.

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Suede Pillow
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Suede Pillow

Play around with the design of these pillows -- they're just solid bases with sleeves that slide over them.

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Tailored Throw Pillows
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Tailored Throw Pillows

Tailor your throw pillows to have neat right angles, perfect for window seats and benches.

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ABC Pillow
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ABC Pillow

This easy-to-make pillow -- cleverly embellished with buttons and felt letters -- is simple to personalize and provides a perfect way to help toddlers develop their motor skills and learn how to spell their names.

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Outdoor Terry Cloth Pillowcases
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Outdoor Terry Cloth Pillowcases

Inflatable pillows make lounging at the beach even more relaxing, and they're easy to tuck into a tote.

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Felt Leaf Pillows
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Felt Leaf Pillows

These nature-inspired pillows are simple to make using our leaf templates.

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Pillow Bands
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Pillow Bands

Give plain sofa pillows vibrant personalities with easy-to-make pillow bands.

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Leafy Sunroom Pillows
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Leafy Sunroom Pillows

For these sunroom pillows, mustard-yellow linen was printed with three different-size anthurium leaves.

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Vinyl Outdoor Pillows
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Vinyl Outdoor Pillows

Those inexpensive vinyl tablecloths are good for more than just picnics -- they make great material for pillows that are easy to clean.

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Stenciled Floral Pillow
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Stenciled Floral Pillow

Give your home a modern boost by stenciling pillows with stylish patterns.

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Denim Pillows
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Denim Pillows

Use denim cloth or an old denim shirt to create patterned pillows for your living room.

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Stitched Pillow Embellishments Photo: Kate Sears
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Stitched Pillow Embellishments

Different versions of the running stitch can unify any assemblage of bed linens, whether you embellish an existing pattern or create a new design.

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Gingham Batik Pillows Photo: Lisa Hubbard
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Gingham Batik Pillows

Create batik prints using icing tips, blocks, and dowels to add geometric designs to bedroom pillows.

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