I have known twins D and A since they were nine weeks old. I was 28 weeks pregnant with my own set of boy/girl twins, and D & A’s mom had signed on to be my “big sister” through our local Moms of Twins Club. And though it seems totally impossible, this year our kids are turning five.
D and A’s birthday was a few weeks ago, and I got it into my head that I wanted to make them pillows. Who knows why, but I latched onto the idea. And really, what five-year-old (or their mother) needs more plastic crap from Target in their house?
I picked up some 12×16″ pillow forms and decided to make some simple patchwork, but I included a little pocket on the front with their initial. I know my own kids love anything personalized, so that was a win. And I figured the pocket could make it a tooth fairy pillow if they want, or just a place to stow little treasures.
Of course, I managed to finish them with about 15 minutes to spare… Nothing like a birthday party deadline. That would be why they have the quicker envelope back instead of an attempt at an invisible zipper. Next time, maybe.
liz, they are perfect!!! i bet your kids love them! (i always get fixated on an idea and i seldom work until the last second – and NO ONE needs more plastic crap!!)
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cute idea! I always make envelope backs. By the time I’m done with the pillow, I’m over it and don’t want to deal with a zip closure. Love the pockets.
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Love them!!
I love this idea! I may need to steal it for my own kids! I’m sure D&A loved them and I’m sure that their mom was happy to have something other than plastic crap, like you said (I know I would love a handmade gift like this for my kids)! Can you pass on a good tutorial for an envelope back pillow?
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I love this, was just wondering, is that a quilting line or just an overstich? I mean, did you use any batting?
Great work!