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Have you ever noticed that all my DIY posts are really about my mom DIY-ing? They should actually be called MDI (mom did it).
The latest project was the ring pillow. I actually helped a little this time. I wanted something like Martha’s (oh-so-ubiquitous) flower pillow (above), and played around with making the blossom.
Step 1: Cut ovals out of stiff, light fabric (here, I used some scrap muslin)
Step 2: Pinch the center of each oval and stitch. Martha’s instructions suggest twisting floral wire in the middle to achieve the pinching effect (but I didn’t have any).
Step 3: After pinching about 15 petals, I put them one on top of the other then basted (lightly sewed) them together through the middle. (See how ubiquitous the flower pillow is? I even printed out Etsy artist, Eizen’s, version to compare.)
It was good enough, even for a first try, so I decided to go ahead and use it.
Meanwhile, my mom created the body of the pillow out of some silk traditional dress fabric I had saved from a trip to the old country. (A little cultural nod!)
(Miss Mascara does a great tutorial on how to sew a pillow, so I won’t repeat the steps.)
So my mom made the pillow…
… then she attached the blossom along with some RIBBON using her sewing machine. It’s important to have the ribbon so you have something to secure the rings with.
And here’s the final product. The edges of the muslin are fraying, so I’ll have to put a little glue or something on them.
What do you think? What are you doing for a ring pillow?
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Love it! The pillow fabric is regal, and the flower is floaty and oh-so bridal. 
That looks absolutely lovely. I’d actually let the flower fray, it gives it more character
Ditto about letting the flower fray - that pillow is delicate and very sweet
Oh this is beautiful! I agree on letting it fray, if the strings get a little long then you can clip where you want but the edging will look really nice. Plus, I think it might be hard to keep the amount of glue to a minimum without noticing it sitting on the edge, even if it is clear glue. The glue may also weigh down the petals too, not sure though.
That’s gorge! Nicely done! Your mamma has a lot o talent!
Wow! great job. I love the pattern on the pillow… so pretty.
Aw. It’s beautiful! Now I want my mommy to make me a ring pillow. I think she’ll get a kick out of it.
As an aside, do all Oriental mommies know how to sew!
Look at you, little Miss DIY/MDI! Your flower making skills rock - I tried & failed miserably…
We’re using a Paloma’s Nest bowl that my mom bought us for an engagement gift.
That is absolutely gorgeous!! I love how the flower is so soft-looking.
It looks awesome!!! I love the fabric on the pillow!
We aren’t having a flower girl, so I am thinking about making a teeny little ring pillow that will fit into the best man’s pocket!
What a great keepsake this will be! I am totally trying this!
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I love this!!! Thanks so much for posting!
ooh that is one snazzy ring pillow, I love the height the flower gives and the different textures, so elegant!
Gorgeous! We won’t be having ring bearers/flower girls, but this post made me wish I had a good reason to have a gorgeous pillow like that!
Love the flower! So cute! If you do decide you need to treat the edges, don’t glue them, use Fray-Check. I usually get it at Walmart in the fabric center, but you can get it at any craft store. It comes in a blue and white bottle and it’s a clear liquid you can put on fabric edges to keep them from fraying. Good luck!
That’s so beautiful! As another suggestion, if you do want to put something on the ends, maybe clear nail polish dabbed carefully? With just the tiniest bit maybe it won’t weigh the petals down like glue might.
Haha, MDI. My whole wedding was MDI!
The pillow is super-cute.
MDI!? LOL!!!!!
That is great!
What a great looking pillow. I may need ot show this to my FMIL 
Very cute, and something that is worth holding on to for a long time.
Your flower turned out beautifully! The whole pillow is beautiful, but I really like the flower
Get some Fray Check. You can get it at any craft or fabric store. It will be in the notions area, or just ask it is only $2-3 for a small bottle.
I like yours better than marthas! Hmm who do I know who can sew….
Gorgeous! I think I’ll try to make something like that. I’ve been shopping for silk flowers
Thank you EVERYONE!!! So glad you like it!
@flbeachbride: @MissCamera: @flbeachbride: @Curlysue: I might take your advice on the fraying!! But if it becomes to much, thanks @usflilbull: @caeebe: @Aut: for the suggestion on the Fray-Check and nail polish!
@Gerbera: hahaa! I don’t know why all Oriental mommies know how to sew. Is that true? They do?
@Miss Quiche: I love those nest bowls!
@Miss Taffy: Oh a tiny ring pillow! With some tiny ribbon! I’m imagining something awesome!
@Miss Champagne-wishes: @Bunny83: Exactly, it’s so meaningful and a great keepsake!
@mary-alice-me: Yes, I think this could easily be done with silk flowers. I noticed that Eizen uses silk flowers!
It’s beautiful and you’ve totally inspired me to DIY one of my very own. Great job!
I love it! So beautiful! I wish my mom would DIY some wedding stuff for me…alas, she doesn’t sew. Darn it!
I love the material you (your mom) used for your pillow! I made this exact one about a month ago in bright red for my upcoming wedding. It was so easy. I’ve even made a ton of extra ones to put on the ends of the pews and for the flower girls to carry. I’ve even thought about making a few smaller ones for my hair or the guys bouts. I love yours! So pretty!
Can you post the link the martha instructions? I would not find them on the website.
Thank you
@bridesmaid: Here’s the link:
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/silk-flower-ring-pillow?autonomy_kw=ring%20pillow
Good luck!
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