Simple Horse Throw Pillows

I just adore horses—it's one trend that I hope never goes away! Here's a simple applique project. We used store bought throw pillows to start with, so only a little hand stitching is required. You could change up this project to be any animal silhouette you like—but we loved using yarn for the horses' manes. Too cute!1. Supplies: Throw pillows, fabric (we used tapestry), yarn, needle and thread, scissors, sharpie, tissue paper. 2. First, draw a horse silhouette onto tissue paper with the sharpie. It might take a few tries to get it just right! 3. Once you've made a silhouette, use it as a pattern on the fabric. 4. After you've cut out the horse in fabric, begin sewing pieces of yarn onto the edge, right below the ears. This will be the horse's mane! 5. Continue this process all the way down the back of the horse, then trim the yarn for the perfect length. 6. Hand stitch the horse onto the top of the pillow!These horse pillows are the latest addition to my bedroom and I couldn't love them more! xo. emma

Yarn used for horse mane's c/o Premier Yarns, and patterned fabric for second horse c/o Waverly.

Comments

[Emma]

So adorable, yet simple! Plus it's such a versatile project, because the silhouette can be whatever you prefer. LOVE

[Logan]

Ohhhh! Love!!!! Y'all are so creative!

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[Charlotte]

Such a cute idea, love the fabric on the right side pillow!

[Essie]

So cute, great DIY decor idea! Thanks for sharing. http://pinkscriptblog.blogspot.com/

[Sally]

This is such a great project & so inspiration. I can imagine making something similar in fish, butterflies or fairies for some of my very young friends & family. I truly don't know how you keep coming up with these ideas & getting them done. Thanks Elsie & Emma for inspiring me everyday.

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[Sierra]

Your horse DIYs have been some of my favorites recently! So cute :)

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[Dee]

Those are cute pillows! I know some whose son loves horses this would be perfect for them!
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[Xeana]

Beautiful and lovely cushions. This idea is perfectly complement your home decor!

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[leonie]

Whauw tha't really amazing, even though i don't like horses :P And it fits perfectly with the plaid you have on your bed. Very nice!

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[Laurie]

adorable project - I've passed this on to all my friends in the horse industry I'm sure they'll love it too!

[robbie]

omigosh! i love them!!!! i think i have everything i need, too! time for late night crafting!

[Rachel]

Those are funny. I need to come up with a version for myself. Or maybe unicorns for my daughter. She would love that. Thanks for the inspiration.

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[Elizabeth]

These are adorable! What a great idea.

[Dashfield Vintage]

So cute! We need to fancy up our bedroom.

[Kels]

This is quite possibly the cutest craft project I have seen in a while!!! I love the colors and the bedspread! Is it crocheted? It's absolutely fabulous!!

[Viveca Johansen]

One day my house will be full of cutesy stuff, that I've learned to make from your blog! This is adorable! xo

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[Dorset Finca]

They are adorable! I love their wooly manes!

[laura]

these are fabulous - such a cute idea! i think i will make one of these for our home since i'm the biggest horse lover around. (:

[Emma]

Oh I literally chuffled and chortled at this. Hilariously cute! Well done taking the equestrian theme to the extremes of homespun.

[La Vie Quotidienne]

jajajaj lovely Horses...amazing DIY my dear.

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XOXO from MUNICH

La Vie Quotidienne