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I found these burlap looking fabric squares at my local fabric shop for $6.00.
Pin right sides together with coordinating fabric.
Sew the two fabrics together leaving a three inch hole at the bottom.
Turn the pillow right side out through the hole and press.
Top stitch all around to give it a finished look, leaving the hole at the bottom for stuffing.
(the pretty grey polish on my nails lasted oh about .6 minutes)
Ok so here is my question…… Instead of using tons of stuffing, I used tons of plastic grocery bags that my daughter and I collected from neighbors. How do you feel about a pillow stuffed with plastic bags?!
Not that these pillows are going to be used to sleep on, but what about for display pillows or floor pillows? Do you think it’s gross or a great way to use up some plastic bags and help the environment?!? You would think they would crinkle and make noise but they don’t!
I love making pillows but stuffing and pillow forms can be sooo expensive. Honestly the cost of these two things holds me back from making lots of fun pillows for my home. But plastic bags are everywhere, and it takes a lot to fully stuff a pillow this size.
So honest opinion…..Great idea to use what I can find for free or is it kinda gross!?!? Be honest I can take it. Kinda. Yes Yes I can take it. Be gentle. Bring it on. Nervous smile plastered on my face.
I guess I should add that I took these pillows to my booth at Sanctuary of Davidson to sell!
My name is Angela Statzer and I love to incorporate just about anything into my artwork. Ranging from recycled materials, vintage items, wood, jewelry, other people’s junk, buttons and fabric, my style is fun and diverse. You can find me smiling at any yard sale, thrift store or flea market. I am a momma to two amazing kids and wife to one hot husband. 
I think that I would check for stickyness as I stuffed but otherwise not gross. I am really surprised to hear that they don’t crinkle. I have used grocery bags as packing material in boxes but this is a great idea.
Eleanor!!! No crinkling! As far as using as packing materials! I love it! Might have to steal your idea!
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Angela
It’s definitely not gross — they look awesome! Do they sound crinkly if you lean against them?
Thanks Sara!
No crinkling! Crazy huh!
lots of love
Angela
They look great. Nice job, Angela. Always looking at ways to recycle. Good job teaching your daughter those important values as well!
Thanks girl!
That means a lot coming from you! Did you see the chair you gave me in the previous post!?!?!
lots of love
Angela
Gross: if they were sticky or dirty or if you have a recollection of hauling around large quantities of meat in them, which leaked and is generally…gross.
Not gross: if they were clean and just held the usual boxes of cereal, the occasional apple, etc.
Presumably, you threw out your nasty plastic bags that had been leaked on in any way. So- not gross. Very cute and I like the idea of reusing all those plastic bags for something!
hahahaha! Katherine you crack me up. I only used clean bags! Lots of were shopping bags, like target bags that food hadn’t even touched. I would never use sticky meat covered bags because I wouldn’t want to touch them myself!;)
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Angela
Not gross! I think it’s a great recycle & reuse. And besides, if YOU don’t think it’s gross, no one else matters. It’s your house
Hi Leigh Anne
Yeahhhhhhhhhh I don’t think it’s gross at all and I plan on having lots of plastic grocery bag pillows all over my house! I went back to the post and added that I was trying to sell the pillows! I listed it on the tag what they were stuffed with. Just wondered what people would think!
lots of love
Angela
It’s never gross to recycle!
Hey Girl!! How are you!?! I guess I forgot to mention in my post that I was trying to sell the pillows! I don’t think it’s gross at all but didn’t know if people shopping might think so! How is your business going!?!? I have not fixed up one chair since our class!hahaha But I have started taking guitar lessons instead!:)
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Angela
I think people will appreciate what you are doing, plus the pillow cases are so cool that they can get a different insert if they like! I’m good, upholstering like a mad woman! Booked until Christmas! It never ends..which is a good thing
Congrats on picking up the guitar, I just got a djembe (an african drum) I can’t wait to start jammin with it!! I love your blog! Keep up the good work 
I was wondering the same thing, and I can’t believe they don’t crinkle either. I don’t think it’s gross…have you seen some of the things retailers stuff with, eww?! I’ve been using half fiber fill half plastic bags in stuffed pumpkins this year. Love recycling! Your pillows look great!
Thanks!!!
It’s funny because I thought they would be super loud but they are not! No crinkling! Do you have a post on your pumpkins!? Going to check out now!!!
lots of love
Angela
I have actually taken a break from blogging at the moment. I have a booth at a local shop (which is new for me) and I’m trying to find that ever elusive balance between that and family
I have a bunch of pumpkin tutes on my pinterest board http://pinterest.com/thehhw/holidays/ I would try your pillows at your space and see how it goes. People love “green” items!
OHHHHH the balance between family and work. If you figure it out let me know! What are you selling at your booth!?!
lots of love
Angela
I love this idea and sent this link to my friend who makes pillows and hopefully she will make me some stuffed with recycled bags
Thanks Elizabeth! Wow what if we all started making pillows from plastic bags! That might put a dent in the amount of waster that is out there!
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Angela
I just started following your blog recently, and I live you and your grace-filled heart. Nothing about you is gross. I’m excited to do this myself. I have some things I’ve been wanting to make into pillows but the cost of materials was holding me back. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
Thanks Ann!!!
What a sweet comment, totally made my day! If you make some pillows with bags please share with me!
lots of love
Angela
FABULOUS!!!! You are so cool! I have two sewing machines, will you come by and give me a lesson?! Would so love to do this.
Hi Kate!
That would be so fun!!! You could get me in shape and I could teach you to sew!!! Its a date!
xoxoxo
Angela
I think it is a great idea!! Not gross at all! By the by, I LOVE my hippo pillow that you made! It is one of my favorite things, and I am using it to help teach Lilly about helping out and giving back. She was so excited when I told her that the money for the hippo was going to help people have clean water.
You are amazing! And she LOVED her necklace!
It looks like you and the Nester are planning a great sale in November!! I am so sad that I live so far away from NC! I would be there in a heartbeat if I could. Such great stuff!
Hugs from TX
Hi Cally!!!
So glad you and Lilly like the Hippo! So wish you lived closer so you could come hang out at the sale, or just hang out period!
Hope you and the fam have a wonderful weekend!
lots and lots of love
Angela
Totally cool! I love those pillows. I have seen similar ones at the store for over $50! I love the idea of using the plastic bags, as long as there is nothing icky on them.
I usually save mine up and then take them to the recycle bin at the store but will have to double think that.
Hi Anitra!!!
Yes isn’t it fun to have something else to do with all those plastic bags! I always try to remember to take my canvas bags but sometimes I find myself in line without them!
lots of love
Angela
Angela, you are brilliant! Definitely not gross – in fact, I think you should label them “Earth-friendly” and charge extra!! I am totally stuffing my next pillow with grocery bags….
ohhhhhhhhhhh Laurel!! love the “earth friendly” title! I will use that if you don’t mind!! And yes you can call me brilliant anytime. I like the sound of that! hahahaha!
lots of love
Angela
I think it’s great to recycle & reuse the plastic bags for something attractive and useful. Making sure that they are all very clean. What better use is there for them anyway? So glad someone thought of such a good purpose.
Thank you Nancy!
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Angela
I don’t think it’s gross at all! I love those pieces of burlap with the big “stamp” across them! Fantastic! You always amaze me with the things you come up with!
Hi Allyson!
I fell in love with the “stamp” “burlap” type fabric too. It’s actually so soft but looks like old coffee sacks!
Hope you are having a great weekend!
lots of love
Angela
I love it! I can’t wait to try this!! Just Genius!!!
Thanks Jennifer!
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Angela
Not gross at all. Great way to reuse them.
When we were cleaning out my great aunt’s farm house, I found a pillow that was stuffed with stockings. She worked at a hosiery factory and had a lot of them, so why not use what you have an abundance of.
You rock!
Hi Beth
Now hosiery is something that I had not thought about! Wow, back in the day they were very resourceful! I am amazed at what my grandma made out of stuff! My favorite is doll furniture out of beer cans!
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Angela
A person generally doesn’t keep the sticky gross bags anyway, so why not use them as stuffing? Great idea!! I, too, am surprised they aren’t noisy. Again, great idea! Enjoy your blog.
Thanks Karen!!
I think maybe I stuffed them pretty tight and that is why they didn’t make much noise! Pillows pillows here I come!
lots of love
Angela