The bird are chirping, the grass is green and our awning is going back up this week! It is about 2 months earlier than last year when it was brand new. While I wait in anticipation of it's arrival, I am thinking about our patio furniture and it's comfort. Last year we purchase a faux woven rattan conversation set in dark brown. It came with cushions that I really didn't like because of the fabric colors and the interior foam was very flimsy. I thought I would sew my own over the winter, but I didn't since I really don't have good sewing skills. After searching the web, I found a few that might work, but still can't find anything that is the correct dimension so I might just have to have them made. Or I could just live with them another summer and add additional pillows and accessories. I love this image from DIY Magazine, right down to the rug. I love all the colors and mixtures of patterns. The stenciled leaf pillow would look good anywhere not just on the patio. Hmm makes me think what I can make.
I like to watch tutorials on my Ipad and although I have a cover that converts to a stand, it isn't always the best solution for viewing. So I decided to make one of my own inspired by these Iphone stands I found on Etsy. They are sold by dognamedbanjo and are really unique and lovely. So I thought I could make one similar to it and here is how i did it. First I started with a 1 yard of a fabric in my two favorite colors. Then I cut the following pieces 1 Pc 13" x 13" 1 pc 29 x 13" 2 Triangle pieces 13" x 13" x 13" Next I sewed the top square to the two triangles. This is will be the sides and the base. Next I took the large rectangular piece and sewed it to the bottom of the square. Now I don't have photos of the last few steps since once it start forming a pillow it is difficult to photograph, but the process is not that difficult. Next I sewed each side of the the rectangle to one side of the triangle on both s...
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