Thursday 31 December 2009

Bedtime Story Sweater Pillows

Now that all the kids in my family have opened their Christmas presents, I can show you my favorite sweater pillows that I made--I call them bedtime story sweater pillows.  I got the idea from my little owl pillow that has a pocket on the back. I'm not sure what the pocket is supposed to be for because it's so small (maybe a tooth for the tooth fairy?), but it got me to thinking about pockets and what else I could use one for on a pillow, and I came up with a pocket for a book. Kids always love to have special little places, little compartments for things, and I thought it would be a good spot for a favorite book. I made 12 of them, each with a bookmark, and here are a few of my favorites. Time to snuggle up with a book!
PS. Thanks for your comments about my blog woes!  They made me feel better.  For now, I'll keep doing what I've been doing, but maybe soon I'll have a new look for my blog.

11 comments:

Mitzi - Vintage Goodness said...

SO CUTE!!

Erin said...

What a fantastic idea!

Thrifted Treasure said...

Theses are GORGEouS!! You're so right about kids loving little hidden compartments for their stuff, I'm sure these are a big hit!

Mindy said...

What an adorable idea! I love it.

Hisweetness said...

LEIGH! These are so cute I want to cry. As for the blog I LOVE it just like it is and can't wait to read it. LOVE YOU! Will be sending out change of address some day soon.

Lauren said...

Wow Leigh- those turned out great!

Dottie said...

I am so head over heels with these darling books! I have a pile of vintage sweaters that I've been dying to turn into baby sweaters or something, but now you have me crushing on these! Thanks for the inspiration and oh yeah--I love your blog!

Emily said...

Leigh...these are sooooo cute!!! Can't wait to see you before your move.

Love ya,
Mom XXXXOOOOXXXX

seesaw said...

comfy.

Kate said...

I don't suppose you are making and selling sweater pillows, are you? I'd buy.

Leigh said...

Hi Kate, no I'm sorry I won't be making any more for a while. We just moved to London and our stuff won't be here for a few more weeks and we don't have an apartment. So it'll probably be spring before I'm making much of anything that requires a sewing machine!