Spidey Speaker

In case your favorite web head doesnt't already have enough Spider Man paraphernalia, he/she can now enjoy their tunes through this plush Spiderman Speaker Pillow. For about $20, give or take, they can pipe their music through Spidey's head. Check it out

Pillows for the Spirit

One of my favorite pillow designers is Rushan Smyth. Her pillows, made with special biblical symbolism, go beyond mere decoration and add a special personal touch for those that are spiritually minded. Read an article on her and her Peniel Pillow designs here.

Let Your Pillow Talk...I Mean 'Sing'

This puts a new spin on the phrase 'pillow talk'; or more like 'pillow song'. A unique idea I found online are these pillowscases that exhibit the lyrics to a meaningful song that you and your beloved share. Here is the article in it's entirety.

Create a romantic pillow for your mate

By KATHY CANO MURILLO
Gannett News Service

Don't you want to be the last thing on your significant other's mind before he/she falls asleep? Diamonds and roses are nice, but they won't do the trick.


Choose your favorite tune — maybe one from your wedding or first date — write the lyrics on a pillowcase, then dye it whatever shade you want.


Fabric-friendly supplies ensure the pillowcase will be soft and irresistibly huggable — just like you.


This is also a fun project for kids to try. Let them draw on the pillowcase or scribble a love note. Resist medium and fabric spray paint can be found in the clothing aisles at the craft store.


Love song pillowcase

Supplies:


1 white pillowcase


Cardboard to slide inside the pillowcase


1 bottle of Batik EZ resist medium


Lyrics to a love song


Newspaper


2 bottles of permanent spray-on fabric dye (red and pink)


Permanent spray-on fabric glitter


Directions:


Slide the cardboard inside the pillowcase. Work on a flat, smooth surface, such as a large tabletop.


The resist medium comes in a bottle with a skinny nozzle, perfect for writing. Begin to write your lyrics on the pillow.


The resist medium is thick and will spread when applied, so make sure to write large letters with enough space so they will not bleed into each other. Once you have all the lyrics written, let the resist medium dry for 24 hours.


Choose a work area outside and line it with newspaper. Cover the pillowcase with the spray-on dye until it is thoroughly covered. Let dry, then repeat on the other side.


Add a layer of spray-on glitter, let dry over night. Wash the pillowcase in the sink to remove the resist medium. Turn inside out to wash and dry.


Embellish the rest of the pillowcase with trims or embroidery as desired.


Check out this article to see a sample picture of a finished pillow.

Washing Pillows

Here is a brief question and answer segment that someone asked regarding washing pillows. While the idea of tennis balls or tennis shoes in the dryer may not be new to you, the other little tid-bit the answerer throws in may be a bit of news you haven't heard before.

SUN HERALD

Q: I took my polyester-filled bed pillows to a Laundromat. I followed the directions on the tag, but they came out lumpy and unusable. I didn't dry them. Where did I go wrong?
Ann Magazeni

A: Putting them into the dryer with a couple of clean tennis balls or tennis shoes might have helped, said Russ Holbrook, vice president of merchandising in the basic bedding division of bedding manufacturer Springs Global.

Nevertheless, how well the pillows come out also depends partly on the types of fibers used. Fibers that are siliconized, which makes them slick, are often used in better pillows and tend to come out better, Holbrook said.

The next time you buy pillows, test a few by moving some of the fibers between your fingers through the pillow cover, he suggested. Siliconized fibers feel slippery; other fibers feel drier.
- McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS


(excerpt fromThe SunHerald.com )

The Might Mite

Too tiny to see and too numerous to battle? Here is one woman's humorous war against pillow mites.

Let the Pillow Wake Him Up

Tired of the alarm clock waking you too soon because of your spouse having to rise earlier than you? Well, rest on, sleeping beauty. German based company, Pro-Idee, is offering a solution to your problem. Called the "Vibrating Pillow" this small 'clock-like' device goes under the pillow and vibrates gently to awaken the early riser.

Find out more at Pro-Idee

Quilted Christmas Throw Pillow

If you've got a bit of time on your hands and you enjoy quilted projects, try your hand at this Quilted Holiday Christmas Pillow.










quilted pillow pattern

Categories: pillow patterns,

Head's Up Comfort Pillow

Once again an enterprising Mom has created a practical, unique product to help with the daily chores of life. Felicity Huffman of Desperate Housewives fame has invented the Head's Up Comfort Pillow to help tired mommies have a soft place to rest their heads when needing to sit upright while nursing, feeding, rocking, etc their small ones.
Read the details of the Head's Up Comfort Pillow here



Categories: toddler, shopping,

Toddler Pillows

Innovative designer, Peggy Vincent, has created a sure hit for the smaller bunch...glow in the dark pillows and pillow cases. Fun, yet practical, these are easy care gifts that won't break the budget and you won't find yourself stepping on them in the dark! Made for toddlers (6yrs and under), or they can be used as accent pillows in an older child's room. You can shop Vincent's online shop at ComfyCozy.com . More info on how she started her business can be found at this article.


Categories: youth, toddler, shopping

Thanksgiving Pillow project

Looking for an interesting decorating idea for Thanksgiving? Try this Thanksgiving Pillow. (Be forewarned, this craft does NOT contain a picture of what the finished product will look like.)

Turkey Pillow Pays Homage to Thanksgiving
by Shari Hiller
Yes, Thanksgiving gets short shrift. Sandwiched as it is between Halloween and Christmas, decorating for the day often goes by the wayside.
To try to rectify that, we offer a turkey pillow project.Here’s what you’ll need:

read the rest of this article at QuadCityTimes

Categories: Sewing Patterns, shopping

New Crafting CD for Custom Sewing Projects

"Add Excitement to Craft, Quilting and Sewing Projects With 'Smart & Easy' Printable Fabric CDs from ScrapSMART"
Read article here




Categories: Pillow Patterns, Pillow Shopping

Do you know your Bedding Terms?

Like any other area of life where there is variety and choice, bedroom linens come with their own glossary of terms. Let me quiz you. Do you know these terms?

• DUVET
• BAFFLE BOX
• BED SKIRT
• FLANGE

These are just a few of the terms that Elegant Lines of Park City defines in this article on Bedding Vernacular .

Design Your Own Pillows

Following in the steps of the Build-A-Bear stores, this inspired entrepreneur is building a niche around custom made, DIY pillows.

Read more about these custom made pillows.

This article also contains a few paragraphs about the versatility that throw pillows add to a rooms decor.

New Visco Elastic Tempur-Pedic Pillows

For those who like the Tempur-Pedic/Visco Elastic pillows, Tempur-Pedic has a new offering to meet the needs of those who fluctuate between sleeping on their sides AND back.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tempur-Pedic, which has made visco-elastic mattresses a hot commodity on retail floors, is now turning up the marketing heat on its visco pillows.
The visco bedding leader has long packed a potent pillow lineup. It used the July Las Vegas Market to turn the spotlight on pillows, including the introduction of its seventh model, The SymphonyPillow by Tempur-Pedic.
That dual-sided pillow, which will retail for $99 and ships to dealers by the end of this month, features a new, softer formulation of the company’s proprietary Tempur material. One side is gently arched to provide additional head and neck support for back sleepers, while the other side’s more conventional shape gives a more traditional feel and works well for side sleepers, the company said.

Read the rest of the article Here

Leather Pillows

These sumptuous Leather Pillows could fit a multitude of decor styles: contemporary, traditional, or southwestern. Plus, Free shipping for all orders over $89 at Black Forest Decor. Use coupon Code CJ56 when ordering.

Brown Leather Pillow with Fringe

Dk Brown Leather Pillow with Studs - Santa Fe Leather Pillow With a Cross

Martha Stewart on Pillow Cleaning

This question of 'how to clean a pillow' was recently posted to Martha Stewart at The Toronto Star.
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Q. Can I clean store-bought pillows in the washing machine?

A. Whether made of natural fibres (such as down) or synthetic materials (often polyester), most pillows can be washed in the machine. They should be cleaned every three to six months to remove mould, bacteria and odours. Read instructions on the tag to make sure the pillow is not dry clean only.

It's best to use a front-loading washer, since pillows tend to float and stay dry in spots in a top-loading machine. If you don't have such an appliance, consider going to a self-service laundry. Set the machine on its gentlest cycle, using warm water. Add a small amount of liquid soap (powder detergent may leave a residue), and then fill loosely with your pillows. Repeat the rinse cycle a second time to remove soap completely.

If the tags say the pillows can be dried, place them in the dryer along with a couple of clean canvas tennis shoes or tennis balls to break up any clumps of filling. Use a low heat setting, and allow a few hours for the pillows to dry. Between cycles, take them out to fluff. For pillows that shouldn't go in the dryer (usually the foam kind), dry them on a rack or a clothesline.

Winnie the Pooh Pillow

This adorable Pooh Pillow
has a sweet sentiment to show the one you love how
much you care. Available at UncommonGoods
for $56.00

Back sleeper or side sleeper?

Hollander Home Fashions conducted a survey to find out people's sleeping styles and pillow habits. Their survey of 140 participants found that:

• More women than men sleep on their stomachs (21% of men compared to 7% of women).


• Men choose the back position more often than women (27% of women compared to 11% of men).


• Both men AND women seem to prefer the side laying position however (62% of both men and women).

Although I'm not positive, I would bet that if you asked most of those women of the survey, pregancy probably formed a great deal of their sleeping philosophy, considering doctors recommend that women NOT sleep on their backs during the middle/later stages of pregnancy. It becomes a habit.
The 140 were also surveyed as to when they would likely change their pillows. Only 14% said they would get new pillows within the time frame recommends by the manufacturers.
I can relate. Once you find a pillow you are comfortable with, it becomes like an old friend. Maybe a dustmite harboring friend but a friend none the less.

Read sleeping/pillow survey here.

Quilt or Pillow

If you are in need of some ideas as to what to do with slightly worn or slightly damaged linens, napkins, or curtains, this article will give you some
home decor ideas

How Do I Choose the Right Pillow

Does price really matter in choosing the right pillow? Should I choose a feather or foam pillow? Very interesting video (and article) on how to go about choosing the right pillow.

Choosing the Right Pillow