tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post5269128809875383197..comments2023-10-26T05:02:36.971-07:00Comments on Texas Decor: DIY Pillow Covers and Another Cozy Mystery Book Recommendation Lisa @ Texas Decorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-90612839980472538322014-11-30T06:49:54.295-08:002014-11-30T06:49:54.295-08:00I stopped by your blog today. The covers look grea...I stopped by your blog today. The covers look great - I love the color.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-70921566442164224952014-11-30T04:53:25.803-08:002014-11-30T04:53:25.803-08:00I'm not even gonna dabble into trying to make ...I'm not even gonna dabble into trying to make pillow covers since I'm a horrible sewer . With that said, I think you did a great job on your Lisa, a quick fix to change out your decor right! The books look enticing, and it being older, I think they will be interesting reads, just have to find time to do so! ;-)Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-24919789542120335922014-11-28T09:18:46.916-08:002014-11-28T09:18:46.916-08:00Thank you, my friend! It was pretty confusing, but...Thank you, my friend! It was pretty confusing, but I got through it. Lol! I'm amazed at the new sewing machines out there. Lots of them have LCD screens and everything! Fancy! :)Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-16950377501399587652014-11-27T19:58:39.467-08:002014-11-27T19:58:39.467-08:00Lisa, Great job with the pillow!! I'm impresse...Lisa, Great job with the pillow!! I'm impressed! I love sewing, but I tried my mom's sewing machine, and it's not working! I'll have to put another one on my ever growing list of things I want!! Thanks for the wonderful post!!Happy Happy Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167301998858505942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-76387000706757552352014-11-25T06:43:19.801-08:002014-11-25T06:43:19.801-08:00Thank you, Kendra! I really do need to invest in a...Thank you, Kendra! I really do need to invest in a good pair of fabric scissors. I actually might put them in my hubby's stocking since he sews more than me! Lol! He graciously offered to make more pillow covers for me if I don't want to sew anymore. I might do that because there really is a lot of beautiful fabric out there. Now that I have a more neutral color scheme, it's easy to add pops of color with pillows. :) Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-12898988328460703412014-11-24T09:49:57.663-08:002014-11-24T09:49:57.663-08:00Awesome job on the pillow covers girl!!! You did i...Awesome job on the pillow covers girl!!! You did it!! I also love the orange with your neutrals...a nice surprise!!<br />I love a good mystery book but I can't even tell you when the last time I read for pleasure was (except for blogs lol).<br />Have a great week!Selene @ Restoration Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936595404862811315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-80356894450681308982014-11-24T08:27:05.688-08:002014-11-24T08:27:05.688-08:00You did a great job, Lisa, and should be proud of ...You did a great job, Lisa, and should be proud of yourself! Sewing is a skill that takes practice and patience. There is a "mini iron" that is typically used for small things like ribbon & such, but it's so much easier if you just use your regular iron. It will make a nice sharp folded edge that is much easier to sew. The other tool you mentioned is probably a rotary cutter, but you need to have a special mat under your fabric & an acrylic ruler for a guide to use that kind of cutter. Most JoAnn stores have someone who comes to the store periodically to sharpen scissors. If what you have is a good pair, getting them sharpened is a really good idea. One last tidbit (whether you want to hear it or not....heehee) is to get a good pair of scissors and label them for "fabric only." Cutting paper dulls the blades quickly, and for fabric you want them to be very sharp. Okay, I've bestowed all my "Monday wisdom," and now I need more coffee! Have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving!An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-74295373151290868252014-11-24T08:17:07.890-08:002014-11-24T08:17:07.890-08:00I made a note of that book...you know I love those...I made a note of that book...you know I love those sort of mysteries. Petty crimes!! Ha!<br /><br />I applaud you for taking the leap into sewing. I tried half heatedly and couldn't get past threading the bobbin, even with the You Tube videos. I also realized I needed the space for all those "extras" you mentioned and I simply had the kitchen table, no dining or craft room to spread out on. Measuring and math skills? Nope. Patience...not for this. I am still trying to sell the sewing machine!!<br /><br />Your pillows are so pretty, this is exactly what I wanted to do. And curtains!! Keep up the good work! :)<br /><br />Jane xx Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-77382885669192390192014-11-23T21:09:17.295-08:002014-11-23T21:09:17.295-08:00Lisa, I think our husbands are very much alike! Mi...Lisa, I think our husbands are very much alike! Mine would totally be there helping me figure out sewing! I am soo sorry they caused you stress, but please know they are beautiful! Also, my mom gave me some fabric sissors and made me promise I will never use them for paper or anything else! And I never have... they cut fabric so, so nice! (Hint to your husband that fabric sissors would be a great stocking stuffer!). You did a great job, friend! <br />Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.comKendra | www.joyinourhome.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561580371497833240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-18683887915491761122014-11-23T13:22:57.868-08:002014-11-23T13:22:57.868-08:00I think you did a fantastic job on those pillow co...I think you did a fantastic job on those pillow covers! They're beautiful. I really like the color too. I've never used a sewing machine in my life. I'd love to learn how. I'm a bit intimidated though because of stories like yours. LOL! But where there's a will there's a way, right? At least you had your husband there to help you. My husband doesn't know anything about sewing either. So we would both be clueless. You've inspired me though. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-86987655928808711852014-11-23T10:12:35.260-08:002014-11-23T10:12:35.260-08:00I'm excited for the cozy mystery recommendatio...I'm excited for the cozy mystery recommendation! I put it on my Goodreads "want to read" list! Your pillows look great!! Sewing makes me cry too!Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287545465263466560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-62368365438349208052014-11-23T09:30:23.779-08:002014-11-23T09:30:23.779-08:00Those books sound fantastic! Did you ever read the...Those books sound fantastic! Did you ever read the Southern Sisters Mystery Series by Anne George? I loved those books. They are how I learned about Sister Schubert's rolls. :) Anne George has passed away unfortunately but you should still find the books.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-88123517842949232922014-11-23T08:33:36.690-08:002014-11-23T08:33:36.690-08:00Your pillows turned out great!!! I used to get ver...Your pillows turned out great!!! I used to get very frustrated when sewing with my old sewing machine. My husband bought me a new one as a gift it has made sewing soooo much more pleasant. It will get eaiser, just keep practicing on pillows :o)<br />~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917979869969793507.post-70529313982012873392014-11-23T08:02:16.407-08:002014-11-23T08:02:16.407-08:00Sewing frustrates me too, Lisa! The great thing ab...Sewing frustrates me too, Lisa! The great thing about it though is the more you practice the better you will become. And thank goodness for Youtube!!!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.com