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Post Content <p><span class="body">Benjamin Franklin said . . . "Fatigue is the best pillow."  I think he was talking about working hard and I must agree.  After a hard's day work there's nothing like laying your head down with a feeling that you have accomplished much.</span></p> <p><span class="body">But this fisk-a-pillow took no hard work to make/alter.  It was a breeze and I thought I'd share the how to.</span></p> <p><span class="body">Supplies:</span></p> <ul> <li><span class="body">Fiskars Fabric Scissors . . . I love my <a href="http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Sewing-and-Quilting/Sewing-Scissors/Donna-Dewberry-Scissors/Donna-Dewberry-Razor-edge-Softgrip-R-Scissors-8">Donna Dewberry Razor Edged Fabric Scissors</a></span></li> <li><a href="http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Sewing-and-Quilting/Sewing-and-Quilting-Tools/Rotary-Cutters-and-Blades/45mm-Comfort-Grip-Rotary-Cutter"><span class="body">Fiskars Rotary Cutter</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Sewing-and-Quilting/Sewing-and-Quilting-Tools/Rulers-and-Cutting-Mats/12-x-18-Cutting-Mat"><span class="body">Fiskars Self Healing Mat</span></a></li> <li><span class="body">Pillow Form or pre-made pillow</span></li> <li>Vintage Doilies</li> <li>Straight Pins</li> <li>Needle and Thread</li> </ul> <p>Instructions:</p> <ol> <li><span class="body">Purchase a plain pillow or make your own cover for your pillow.  </span></li> <li><span class="body">Next, using some doilies (you often can get them for very inexpensive a flea markets or antique stores) place on the pillow as you like.</span></li> <li><span class="body">Pin the doilies in place</span></li> <li><span class="body">Next with a needle and thread and scissors sew the doilies in place</span></li> <li><span class="body">Lastly trim doilies on sides that overlap either with a rotary cutter and mat or fabric scissors</span></li> </ol> <p>Viola, you have an altered beautiful and meaningful (especially if your doilies come from grandma) pillow to brighten up your home.  I love burnt orange and love our new addition.  Simple as pie. </p> <p>Have you made anything recently for your home?  Maybe altered something?  A lamp? Are you wanting to try a project to alter something?  I encourage you to do so.  I'd love to know your thoughts.</p>

Post Excerpt A shortened version of the content with very few special styles that shows up on the category list. <p><span class="body">Benjamin Franklin said . . . "Fatigue is the best pillow." I think he was talking about working hard and I must agree. After a hard's day work there's nothing like laying your head down with a feeling that you have accomplished much.</span></p> <p><span class="body">But this fisk-a-pillow took no hard work to make/alter. It was a breeze and I thought I'd share the how to.</span></p>

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