I have this old farmhouse bench I love but it’s a little hard to sit on. Using rugs from the Target Dollar Spot, I was able to turn them into pillows or cushions.
Here is my bench that is a little rough to sit on for too long.
I bought 4 rugs from the Target Dollar Spot. I couldn’t decide between 2 of the patterns/sayings so I bought both so they could be reversible.
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I placed 2 of the rugs together with the right sides facing out.
I hot glued 3 of the 4 sides together.
I folded up a fleece blanket and slid it in for the padding inside.
I used self adhesive hook and loop fastener on the last side. This would allow me to take the cover off and wash it if needed.
Here is one completed cushion.
You could alternatively sew the cushions on 3 sides if you like. I did this with the second cushion as I would be making this the back of the bench. I placed ribbon in 2 spots and sewed those into place so that I could tie this cushion onto the top of the bench.
Here is the second cushion.
I set the first one down on the bench seat, and I tied the other cushion to the back. You can see both rug sayings I picked in this picture.
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Very clever idea who would of thought to use rugs
Thank you Anita 🙂
What a neat idea. I would never have thought to use rugs to make pillows. They turned out great and give that bench a nice bit of extra character.
Thank you so much Sarah, I’m thrilled you think so 🙂
What a great idea! Very cute!
Thank you so much Sylvia
This is so clever! Looks great!
Thank you so much Pamela
These are so simple and so effective. Really easy for anyone to have a go, with our without sewing! Thanks for the great idea!
Thank you Christine, I’m so glad you think so.
They look great! (Have always wanted a bench just like that!)
Thank you Cheree, and keep an eye out at the thrift stores. I got mine for $20 at one.
Pretty project, the bench is much more welcoming 😉
Thank you so much Frederique
These are great! Simple and inexpensive.
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Thank you so much Mireille 🙂
I never would have thought to use rugs. I’m going to have to go on the hunt for some. I have a bench that needs longer pillows so I love this!
Thank you so much Denise, and I’m thrilled you like the idea and might use it yourself.
These are so adorable! I would never have thought about making a rug into a cushion. I have a friend who hired someone to make a pillow out of her recently deceased husband’s shirt. It turned out really nice.
Thank you Lisa, and love that your friend had that done. I have a rug someone made out of my grandpa’s old jeans.
What a great idea – and hot glue? Genius! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
Thank you so much Ann, I’m thrilled you like it.
So cute!
Thanks for linking up to Creative Compulsions!
Michelle
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Thank you so much Michelle
I love this!! Such a great idea. I have just moved onboard our yacht and was looking for ways to make it our own – this is it!! Some shopping is required yay! Thanks for sharing. Have followed you on Twitter, shared this post on Pinterest too. Justine via #60 Senior Senisal
Thank you so much Justine, and I’m so excited you can use this idea too. Thank you so much for all the shares, follow, and support.
I would have never thought to make these with rugs and a glue gun. Very clever project. I have selected it as one of our features this week. #HomeMattersParty
Thank you so much Donna – I’m thrilled you like the project and thank you so much for the feature. I look forward linking up again this week.
Chas,
I love the cushions for this bench. Congratulations, you are my feature on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. http://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/02/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop_25.html
Hugs,
Bev
You are so very sweet Beverly, I’m touched that you love them and flattered to be featured. Sending hugs right back to you!
These cushions are so easy to make. Great idea for a bench as the heavier fabric will take lots of wear and tear. Beautiful job Chas.
Thank you so much Leanna, I’m thrilled you like them.
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
Thank you so much for sharing Marilyn. See you at the next one
Cute idea. I love the sentiment on the rugs. TFS at #omhgww.
Thank you Clearissa
I love the cushions! The idea to sew three sides and make a velcro side is a great one for washable cushions. I like using hot glue as well. You’re one of my features at the Little Cottage Link Party today! Have a great week!
Thank you so very much Kristie, I’m thrilled you like all of the options. Thank you so much for the feature, you’ve made my day!