Friday, May 13, 2011

Shabby Chic Union Jack Pillow

The Union Jack pattern got a lot of coverage due to the 
royal wedding last month. 
The graphic is cool but I am not into primary colors...
but when I read Rachel Ashwell's post 
on hunting down a pastel union jack I found myself inspired.
She created her Shabby Chic version of the union jack flag.
I loved how this came out~as I love most everything she does.
 I cut out some aqua blue matalesse and stitched some 
petite cotton floral strips in the pattern on the British flag.
Top stitching with raw edges exposed for that easy shabby look.


 My shabby union jack pillow

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33 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Amy!
    I love, love, love it!!!!!!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 13, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    How gorgeous! I have some pretty floral fabric...I would love to try to make one! You are so talented! ♥

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Oh, I love this so much!!! I have been inspired by the Union jack flag as well. You did an amazing job!
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  4. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Very pretty and soft looking!

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  5. stefanieMay 13, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    oh, sooooo gorgeous!11

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  6. PamelaMay 13, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Amy!

    I have not been able to comment on your blog all week. Blogger would not let me post or comment plus it kept changing the font on my blog!
    I love how your living room has evolued! It is great to know i am not the only one who has done so many changes to one room...my hubby needs to read that post!
    How exciting that you got asked to be in a magazine! Your home is magazine worthy!
    Love this union jack pillow..so pretty!!

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  7. The Sterling CherubMay 13, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I *LOVE* this! You did an awesome job of it!

    I actually have A LOT of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic fabric that I got at a fabric store here in the Los Angeles area that sold her fabric (they just recently went out of business), and that stuff is expensive! Luckily I got mine at a discount, but still costly stuff. I am going to dig out my fabric and put together my own Union Jack (pastel) pillow, you have so inspired me!

    Best,

    Kimberly

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  8. Nita StacyMay 13, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Very cute pillow. I've admired the Shabby Chic Union Jack pillows for awhile. Love your version.

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  9. Bring Pretty BackMay 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Makes me want to cry because I can not sew!
    I want one so badly!!!
    The colors are perfect.
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  10. NanaDianaMay 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Amy - It is gorgeous! Love the colors and the "shabby chic-ness" of it! xxoo Diana

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  11. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresMay 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love your pillow. It is so pretty. It reminds me of bedding my mom use to have long ago.

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  12. Good Time CharlieMay 13, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    That is such a cute twist on an old favorite. Favor to ask, my linky party is slow starting due to the Blogger crash, can you stop and link up a Redoux? I LOVE that Round Table with the stencil you did!

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  13. TiffMay 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    How stunning! Your cushion is so gorgeous! X

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  14. Tammy @BeatriceBanksMay 13, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    One of the prettiest ones I've seen thus far! Great job!

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  15. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I really love this, Amy!

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  16. Inspired by youMay 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I could just melt into your couch using that adorable pillow!

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  17. JacquelineMay 14, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Maybe the Brits will decide to use shabby pastels, as we all prefer them! This is so pretty and I love it on your ruffled couch. Just beautiful and yummy!

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  18. CarolynMay 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    So pretty!

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  19. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  20. The enchanted homeMay 14, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What a gorgeous pillow!! As usual you have the golden touch and it looks amazing on your sofa...fabulous!

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  21. designchicMay 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    How pretty...love this idea!!

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  22. JulieMay 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Very cute results, and sounds pretty simple to assemble! Great project, I love it! :)

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  23. Audrey PettitMay 14, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    How beautiful! I really love this soft and floral version of the Union Jack!
    Visiting from Show & Tell Friday. TFS!

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  24. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 14, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Oh I just LOVE it Amy!! It's so shabby and sweet- and very RA!! Love it! Thanks for sharing at my party this week! :)

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  25. maría ceciliaMay 15, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Wonderful pillow Amy... and oh! the ruffles of your sofa, I´m in love with ruffles lately!!!
    hugs

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  26. Bridget @ The Rehab BoutiqueMay 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I love it! So simple leaving the raw edges, yet so shabby chic!

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  27. Kellie CollisMay 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    It's lovely! I enjoy such pretty things that when you look closer, you find another interesting thing about it. Have a gorgeous week ahead, Kellie xx

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  28. Wendy McDonagh-ValentineMay 15, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Amy. I just found your blog thru A Beach Cottage and the comment you left there about taking your own pictures. Your pics are lovely and I look forward to reading some of your past posts. Have a wonderful day!! : )

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  29. Red Door HomeMay 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Although I do love teh classic red, white and blue of the traditional union jack, I am really loving your combination of fabrics. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  30. Kat's Purrfect BoutiqueMay 16, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I love your pillow. I just got a light blue quilt for the summer. I'm extra inspired now. :)

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  31. Sherry HicksMay 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love it,! I have also wanted the union jack throw from Rachel and am looking for the right materials to take a simply shabby chic queen bedskirt and add the union jack on it to make a tble cloth! Love love love your decor and pillow.
    Sherry

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  32. Le bateau rougeMay 18, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Wow, to combine the union jack with floral fabrics is such a gorgeous idea! I simply love it... :) Alexandra

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  33. East Coast GirlMay 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love this!!...and your Blog!!...I will be coming back to check out whats new Often!!

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