How to make fall and holiday pillows for WAY less with placemats and more.
One of my all time favorite DIY projects is making pillows from placemats, table runners and all kinds of random linens.
This little trick is perfect for fall and holiday pillows. I mean, who wants to spend a fortune on pillows that will only be out for two to three months?
I've shared this little hack a few times, because it saves me so much money. The investment is in my time, but I'm so quick at these now it doesn't take long at all.
I like seasonal decor that can be used more than a couple weeks and that's easy to store away. These always fit both of those criteria. OH, and cheap. Also checks that one off.
I always love the Pottery Barn selection of fall pillows, but they are like $30+ each for just the pillow covers. When I want one, maybe. When I want a bunch, no way.
Years ago, I started looking at other ways to get the same look, for way less!
I found this runner at Marshall's (they have similar ones at TJ Maxx and HomeGoods too) and my plan starting coming together:
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I've done this before with runners, but for more of a lumbar pillow. This one had four designs, two longer ones and two at the end that were more square. I loved that they were embroidered — a little detail that makes them look a little more expensive.
Here's what I did:
