Let's see your trailer pillows!

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by Cslcs25

Don't have our trailer yet (January 25 pickup) but getting ready. Just picked up our pillows. Two are a solid color both sides, the other four are reversible print/solid. In the pic you can see a sample of black countertop we are getting plus three shades of gray upholstery fabric. Can't decide which to use.

Hey, that's great you have two different colors on the back, with the same pattern on the front. Were they made for you that way? I really like that shade of blue.

Now, if you're asking, I'd say go for the darker grey. But that's me. I like dark shades of grey. And yes, I live in Seattle where you're not supposed to like or use grey due to all our gloomy weather. But, what the hey, I like grey.

Can you get larger samples of those 3 colors or more of them and then you can pin them together for a larger sample. That might be easier for you to choose if you can do that.

Good luck! The fabric was hard for me, until I found that purple and then I knew the search was over.

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Laura I am afraid ours are pathetic . We like anything to do with ocean etc. and the grey one for watching TV . You have inspired Linda , now she wants to make pillows .No rain today , just very cold . Pat

Oh my gosh, Pat, you folks can find SO MANY different fabrics at a fabric or quilting store. I'm sure you can find something to fit your theme that will be fun to toss in your trailer.

Have fun deciding!

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by Ginger

Just for the record, we are not copycats, but those are the colors we are using. Pillows very similar.
You have great taste!

Ah huh, ah huh! We've heard that one before, haven't we?

So, did you guys shop at the same store? That's too funny.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner

Oh my gosh, Pat, you folks can find SO MANY different fabrics at a fabric or quilting store. I'm sure you can find something to fit your theme that will be fun to toss in your trailer.

Have fun deciding!

Will do Laura ! Pat

[Cslcs25]

Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner

Hey, that's great you have two different colors on the back, with the same pattern on the front. Were they made for you that way? I really like that shade of blue...

I had them made. I do have a sewing machine and could have probably managed to do some envelope pillows but wanted cording. After watching a how-to video on Sailrite I realized that was way above my ability!

[Cslcs25]

Originally Posted by Ginger

Just for the record, we are not copycats, but those are the colors we are using. Pillows very similar.
You have great taste!

Great! Can't wait to see what you have. I had searched online for hours and had ordered lots of samples. Then I went to a JoAnns Fabric where they had lots and lots of upholstery samples. I found the print and loved it. And as it turns out, the main colors of turquoise, yellow and the odd (but pretty) orange/red are retro! I found all this stuff on Etsy and EBay. The dishes (yikes, a full set!) actually came as a mix of the three colors. The brand is Kenro melamine from the 60's or 70's.

[NW Cat Owner]

Originally Posted by Cslcs25

Great! Can't wait to see what you have. I had searched online for hours and had ordered lots of samples. Then I went to a JoAnns Fabric where they had lots and lots of upholstery samples. I found the print and loved it. And as it turns out, the main colors of turquoise, yellow and the odd (but pretty) orange/red are retro! I found all this stuff on Etsy and EBay. The dishes (yikes, a full set!) actually came as a mix of the three colors. The brand is Kenro melamine from the 60's or 70's.

Oh, that's wonderful!! They'll look great in your trailer. People collect that type of plates and such.

Yeah, I would have gotten someone to make my pillows if I was using thicker fabric and wanted cording. And nothing wrong with that! I needed some fabric liners for the wire baskets I use at shows and I knew it was above my skill set so I paid someone to create the pattern and sew them for me.

[nathanj04011]

Here's ours. My wife wanted me to be sure I got a close up of the trailers she quilted in to the pillows...the pillows are a "his and hers" type of thing. She likes vibrant, colorful patchwork type quilting, while I like simple, more solid colors. But the cool thing is they complement each other, I think.

[Nrgtic4]

Love those retro colors. They look great together! Can't wait to see the finished trailer!

[Nrgtic4]

And love all the quilted ones too! All these different pillows are inspiring me to finish mine today :-)

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by Cslcs25

I had them made. I do have a sewing machine and could have probably managed to do some envelope pillows but wanted cording. After watching a how-to video on Sailrite I realized that was way above my ability!

I'm making mine, as of right now. Don't pick up till May, so everything could change. Ours really won't look like yours,just same color families. We are trying to get build sheet finished and have gone back and forth on some big item. Poor Tina is new at ETI and we are teaching her a lot.

[Ginger]

These are all so pretty! I'll try to post what I have so far.

[Ginger]

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[Red Dog]

Dora saw the photos and loves them!

[Cslcs25]

Originally Posted by Ginger

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Wow! Love the colors. And dishes will look so pretty!!

[Cslcs25]

Originally Posted by nathanj04011

Here's ours. My wife wanted me to be sure I got a close up of the trailers she quilted in to the pillows...the pillows are a "his and hers" type of thing. She likes vibrant, colorful patchwork type quilting, while I like simple, more solid colors. But the cool thing is they complement each other, I think.

Oh to be so talented. They look great!

[nathanj04011]

Originally Posted by Cslcs25

Oh to be so talented. They look great!

She thanks you very much!!

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by peter

These belong in Eggy Sue but my wife brings them in during the winter.
And she made me post this photo.

Originally Posted by nathanj04011

Here's ours. My wife wanted me to be sure I got a close up of the trailers she quilted in to the pillows...the pillows are a "his and hers" type of thing. She likes vibrant, colorful patchwork type quilting, while I like simple, more solid colors. But the cool thing is they complement each other, I think.

Originally Posted by Ginger

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I really like ones like these that have had some good craftsmanship go into them. Unfortunately this is not one of my skills, and I already have too many to hone, so ours will be simple from fabric bought at the store. As we have lots of pattern in the upholstery itself, we are considering plain matching pillows. Our intent right now is to do two (maybe four) large ones, to use as back support either against the back wall, or the front gables, depending on which way we face lounging.

[peter]

Message from the wifey -- Attention: All Quilters and Sewers Out there in ETI world. If you have solar power and a little inverter, give your sewing machine a try in your trailer. I can sew anywhere and any time. Not enough power to heat an iron but finger pressing does the trick. No need to rely on external power supply. Mother Nature takes care of it all.

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by peter

Message from the wifey -- Attention: All Quilters and Sewers Out there in ETI world. If you have solar power and a little inverter, give your sewing machine a try in your trailer. I can sew anywhere and any time. Not enough power to heat an iron but finger pressing does the trick. No need to rely on external power supply. Mother Nature takes care of it all.

Thanks Peter. My wife's eyes just popped open!


Regards,