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(Image: [[https://cdn05.zipify.com/Ae2zDxwVR6IVSYs6Wdrz0GKMh-Y=/fit-in/3840x0/121f77207f5f400c9eda89e780c06a6f/snuggle-soft-800-standard-down-pillow-2000.jpeg|https://cdn05.zipify.com/Ae2zDxwVR6IVSYs6Wdrz0GKMh-Y=/fit-in/3840x0/121f77207f5f400c9eda89e780c06a6f/snuggle-soft-800-standard-down-pillow-2000.jpeg]])Have you priced Christmas Pillows lately? The good ones are pretty expensive, and the cheap ones are, well, cheap. But you can get a quality pillow for little money and a little effort. This Christmas Pom Pom Pillow cost me less than $10 and it’s as good a quality as you’d find in a department store. My secret is that I made mine from two Christmas place mats I bought at Target last year. Add in a skein of yarn for the pom poms and it’s a low budget project with a big budget return. CreativeChristmas Challenge this time. We were challenged to create anything Christmas related and a bunch of us accepted her challenge. There are a ton of great projects from the bloggers who participated; so check out their projects at the bottom of this post. So much inspiration to get you in the crafting and diying mood!



This post contains links to products, if you purchase something after clicking on my link I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Step 1: Make 12 Pom Poms. Click over to this link to learn how to make Perfect Pom Poms every time. Step 2: Evenly space out the pom poms. Evenly space 1/2 of the pom poms on either end of the backside of one place mat. Using a piece of chalk make a mark where each pom pom will be sewn. Step 3: Mark and hand stitch the pom poms. With the placement marked hand stitch the long tie end of the pom pom in place. Be careful not to let the thread show on the face of the place mat. If this is a bit confusing you can see the full process in the video below. This will secure the pom poms during sewing. To keep them from slipping wrap the long end around a pin and secure it to the place mat.



(Image: [[https://media.istockphoto.com/id/485118154/photo/close-up-soft-brown-pillow-on-a-light-beige-sofa.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=LlRmH8l3NffqqVlEkwNwIu6PV92PEkrXZfm1WFlLN4Q=|https://media.istockphoto.com/id/485118154/photo/close-up-soft-brown-pillow-on-a-light-beige-sofa.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=LlRmH8l3NffqqVlEkwNwIu6PV92PEkrXZfm1WFlLN4Q=]])Do this on both ends. When the pom poms have been stitched on both ends place the second place mat on top and pin together. The backsides of both place mats will be together. Step 4: Sewing the pillow cover. Lay the other place mat on top of the first which has the pompoms and pin together. Top stitch the short ends approximately 1/4″ from the edge. Keep your pom poms out of the presser foot and needle. And keep your finger safe as well. Remove the pins that held the long tails of the pom poms and  [[https://bbarlock.com/index.php/Derila_Pillow_Reviews_-_How_These_Pillows_Work_For_Quality_Sleep|deep sleep solution]] sew one long end from side to side. Step 5: Fill your pillow. Grab your polyfil and get to stuffing your Christmas Pom Pom Pillow. You can either buy bagged poly-fil or use some from a cheap bed pillow (don’t we all have some of those?). After your Christmas pillow is stuffed to your liking push the stuffing in quite a bit from the opening and pin the edges together. Take it back to the sewing machine and stitch that section shut. You might have to man-handle the pillow a bit to get it under the presser foot. I had to rip mine out and sew it a second time because it slipped. After that final corner is stitched shut move the batting around and into the corner. And that fast you have a beautiful Christmas Pom Pom Pillow that would cost you at least $35 if you bought at a department store.



There's something really nice about the idea of turning part of your landscape into an alfresco family room during two or three seasons of the year. It's certainly a less expensive option than adding another room to your home. Who needs walls, anyway? Open air living has "green" appeal. It gets you back into nature -- and nature you can control with a flick of the garden hose or a spritz from a can of bug spray. Making the transition to outdoor living requires a judicious reallocation of resources, though. If you're outfitting an outdoor living area this season, finding comfy, long-lasting furniture may mean the difference between hanging out on the patio for a while to enjoy the [[https://www.cbsnews.com/search/?q=fresh%20air|fresh air]] and heading indoors after a few cramped, uncomfortable minutes parked on a cheap patio chair. Let's explore 10 things you should keep in mind when shopping for outdoor furnishings.



From sloppy welds to cracked casters to amateurish paint finishes, a close inspection will expose that great outdoor furniture bargain for what it really is -- a bad buy that probably won't last until next season. There are a couple of important lessons here: It's easy to think of outdoor furnishings as somewhat less important than the stuff you buy for indoor use. In fact, the reverse is often true. What you buy to use outside has to stand up to sun exposure, wind,  [[http://www.riverterraceestateshoa.com/2025/09/08/bed-pillow-sizes-and-dimensions-guide/|deep sleep solution]] rain and probably some roughhousing, too. Inspect every piece you're considering for flaws, especially if the deal sounds too good to be true. This is one area where a higher price is often a good indicator of better quality. Move furniture into a garage or shed during the winter. If that isn't possible, invest in patio furniture covers for your more valuable pieces. Outdoor tables and loungers are often built to standard sizes that fit easily into generic, zippered covers.