No-Sew Repurposed Vintage Easter Linen Pillow

Happy Monday, Friends! True confession: I scored this gorgeous vintage linen months ago. I fell in love with the sweet chick and bunny pattern and held onto it for a special seasonal project. Today I'm sharing how I repurposed it as a no-sew mini pillow plus my tip for crafting it without sewing...

If you have read even a few of my posts, you know this girl loves vintage linens! The size of this unique runner may have been intended as a dresser scarf, but after some creative folding, I realized it would make an adorable mini pillow. Lately, I'm holding thrifted treasures with open hands, which means that I may "borrow" them for a season before listing them on Etsy. My friend, Rita at Panoply, mirrored my sentiments in a comment she left about one of my recent thrift store finds, when she said, "I love finding things, using them, and then letting them go." Amen, Rita!

For that reason, I didn't want to stitch this pristine linen. So I decided to put some handy double-sided tape to work. I apologize in advance for not taking more photos of my process--I have a tendency to get lost in the moment creatively, and then realize I neglected to photograph more "steps." The process is sort of like wrapping a present, and I think you'll understand why I didn't want to "unwrap" it for photos! 

Now this process won't stand the test of time like a stitched pillow would, but it's a great alternative for preserving vintage treasures. I placed an 8" x 8" pillow in the center, folding it so that the design showed in front. I used strips of double-sided tape to press the edges of the linen together, encasing the pillow. Pictured above, is the final step, adding a strip of the tape to close the bottom edge. The colors add a nice touch of spring to my guest room.

Here's a better view of the room, including the $12 thrifted headboard that I scored in perfect condition. (The framed canvas. lamps, and toile fabric were thrifted too. 😊) 

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