how it went down
Remember a few posts ago, when I was ticking out my list of things to do, I mentioned that I wanted to make new pillow covers? Pretty Springtime ones. Right. Something bad happened.
So, I'm riffling through my fabrics trying to decide on some colors and patterns looking for that perfect combo. Oh, this floral is good. Nice colors. It'll go with the yellow walls and the couch. La de da... Hum de dum... I look for some more fabrics to go with it, because they can't all be the same. Duh. I decide on another floral fabric- the yellow. Hmmmm. That's kind of a lot of floral. I better find something a little more plain and masculine. Doo de doo... Oh, I could use one of those men's shirts I got at the thrift store and do that shirt back trick from before. I find a nice mustard and tan one, lightweight brushed cotton, just right. I start cutting and piecing and sewing. This shirt is perfect. Abercrombie? I don't remember those shirts being good brand name ones. Oh, well. La de da... these are looking pretty good. And it's going quick. Hey look- there are those new shirts that Brian wanted me to shorten the sleeves of... Hum dee dum... we should do that this weeke... INSERT RECORD SCRATCH HERE. Oh, crap. I didn't. D'oh! I did. I cut up his new shirt for pillowcases! Granted it was thrifted too. But it was nice, looked good on him, and fit well (except the sleeves.)
Actually the pillows do look cheerful, and someone seems happy with them. I love you, honey. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I swear I didn't do it on purpose.
Excuse me, friends. Gotta go. I have to Google some good crow recipes now.
(Seriously, have a great weekend, everyone!)
Comments
Hee hee - that sounds like something I would do! If it's any consolation, they look gorgeous as pillows! I especially love the blue and brown floral fabric. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Erin S. | March 30, 2007 11:35 AM
It was well worth the sacrifice on your husband's part. The pillows are wonderful.
Posted by: Alicia G. | March 30, 2007 11:55 AM
Perhaps he'll agree it was worth the sacrifice? They do look lovely!
Posted by: stacy | March 30, 2007 12:01 PM
oh my! i am sure he'll understand. you made me laugh! {the pillows look beautiful, though}
Posted by: Veronica TM | March 30, 2007 12:13 PM
that sounds like something i would do.
at least the shirt was thrifted and not brand-spankin' new, right?
Posted by: capello | March 30, 2007 12:16 PM
oh no...but oh YES..those pillows are beautiful! I love them. Surely he'll love them too..they're his color :)
Posted by: Ingrid | March 30, 2007 12:42 PM
yikes! the pillows look great though. and brian will look good resting on them.
Posted by: erin | March 30, 2007 12:59 PM
Make me laugh! Oh man, that is totally something I would do! And of course I would be making the pillows first too! I have two pair of slacks waiting to be hemmed from six months ago.
Posted by: Rachel | March 30, 2007 1:06 PM
Hysterical. Poor Brian. But look how cute N is, that's certain to cheer him up.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | March 30, 2007 1:09 PM
oh my goodness. OOPS!!!
they look great, though. sorry brian.
Posted by: lera | March 30, 2007 1:48 PM
Oh no! At least they were used for something useful, so it wasn't a total waste :)
Posted by: beki | March 30, 2007 1:49 PM
i love all the mental humming going on here. classic mistake, but cute results!
Posted by: hannah | March 30, 2007 1:56 PM
They DID turn out beautiful though. =)
Posted by: Stacia | March 30, 2007 1:57 PM
Oh, my gosh, That is too funny. But your pillows do look great!
Posted by: Michelle | March 30, 2007 1:58 PM
That's too funny! :) Well, at least it wasn't new new. The pillows do look good.
Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: amy h | March 30, 2007 2:54 PM
are you sure you are pregnant? sounds like a pregnant moment to me!
your story was so funny! poor Brian.But I'm sure he'll love the pillows just as much, right? right?
Posted by: molly | March 30, 2007 3:39 PM
WAIT!! now, I'm having pregnant brain. I meant to say are you sure you AREN"T pregnant? now I'm going to be starting nasty rumors around here!!
good thing you can hold comments for owner approval! :) oops.
Posted by: molly | March 30, 2007 3:41 PM
He, he...I resemble that post. My husband is still asking for his wok lid back. I somehow turned it into a rock garden for succulents...oops! Have a good weekend enjoying those wonderful new pillows!
Posted by: Eren | March 30, 2007 5:48 PM
oh my. I laughed soooooo hard when I read this. And then I laughed soooooo hard again when I read Molly's comments at the bottom!!!
Posted by: Grace | March 30, 2007 6:24 PM
It's my first time on your blog and I think I arrived at the right moment! Your story really made me smile :))
At least the pillows look great!
Posted by: Mirre | March 31, 2007 4:15 AM
You are not alone. totally something I would do. At least it was thrifted.....
Posted by: martha | March 31, 2007 6:35 AM
your storytelling is hilarious! I love the outcome -- very, very fashionable pillows.
Posted by: meg | March 31, 2007 8:55 PM
LOL Well at least you have some lovely new pillows!
Posted by: Felicia | April 1, 2007 3:58 AM
That was unfortunate for sure, but i'm sure he'll get over it! Men don't become as attached to clothing as us women do! (most men don't anyways!)Anyhoo, that was a great little re-enactment, it was very funny! And great job on the pillows, i really think it was worth the slaughter of the shirt!!
Posted by: Melissa Leach | April 1, 2007 12:29 PM
That's so funny!You do know that he'll never let you forget it though!
Posted by: Kristy | April 1, 2007 1:32 PM
Whoops! sorry about your hubby's shirt!
But, those are some very cute pillows you've got there :)
Posted by: Toni | April 1, 2007 9:24 PM
Whoopsie!
Teeheehee. Funny story, great pillows!
Posted by: Lisa K. | April 6, 2007 10:38 PM