Wow Tinker! That looks great. Congratulations! It is hard to believe that is a first for you. I think I might prefer a bolster there that is the width of the center window, but the pillows are pretty, too. I am quite impressed.

I am too :) The thing is though, you can't really use them because you woould be crushing the blinds if you did. I am wondering if that is a concern of your DH and is why he doesn't want to comment on them.

I like those pillows - you just have to remember to put the blinds up before you use them. What doesn't your husband like about them? It could be something like he doesn't like stripes, you never know when you get a sort of non-communicative feedback. If you can get him to spell out what he's not so hot on, that would help. Maybe just add a couple of more cream (the color in the pillow fabric) pillows?

Yes, the blinds do interfere... we would only use this seat once in a awhile, probably mostly when company is here. DH thought I should only have 1 pillow.. Do the pillows look funny, odd in this area, even though they are not usable? (going for looks, not usability!)

Dh Likes the pillows, just thought I should use one (what does he know!! lol)

I am so impressed that this is your first sewing project! I love the colors and fabrics you used, too.

It seems like you'd expect something like the pillows on a window seat, but there is something unsettling because they aren't useable with the shades down. It seems like a delicate balancing of them against the shades, which causes the viewer/sitter unease. I think maybe a bolster would soften the space and not look so much like it is in the wrong spot.

Could you roll a blanket up to use as a visual? With a bolster, the pillows might also work, but maybe just a bolster? Or take a shot without the pillows or bolster and let us see how it looks unadorned. It might be perfect just plain.

Thank you! ..and as a beginner, I sewed my FINGER! Went right through the finger name - ouch!

Here are some other pictures!

The no pillow looks makes more sense to me. I am not sure why other window seats seem to be ok with pillows.
But I do love those pillows. Is that piping I see around the edge?

Yes! I even made my own piping - and added a zipper! I have to say, I feel a great accomplishment - I didn't think I'd ever be able to do this!

So... I guess the stripped pillows were a good practice? They don't really look right with the blinds, do they?

I've been sewing all of my life and that is ridiculously impressive!!! That said, I wish more people would understand that sewing just breaks down into steps, and if you take just one step at a time and follow directions, I believe anyone can sew. Keep going, don't stop!

I have to say that, as beautiful as the pillows are, I prefer the no pillow look. It also gives an unobstructed view of that gorgeous view out your windows. Even without the pillows, it looks like an inviting place to sit for a minute.

okay - no pillows!

Bestyears, I'm very happy how it turned out, but I guarantee - you'd see it is an amateur at work! I've had a sewing machine for years.. always wanted to sew, but was intimidated every time I thought about it! I could not find the pillows for my sofa, and found the material.. and thought about bringing it to be made... but, I started watching you-tube, found the one I fully understood, and paused it as I went along! What surprised me is that the piping is much easier than I thought, the zipper - I thought NO WAY... but decided to give it a go! It's not prefect, but I'm okay with it, and now I have the sewing bug!!! LOL

tinker -you may like to check out patternreview.com -it's a great site filled with tips, and also reviews of patterns.

One of the things I've been having a lot of fun making recently is purses and other bags. Nothing difficult about them!

tinker -you may like to check out patternreview.com -it's a great site filled with tips, and also reviews of patterns.

One of the things I've been having a lot of fun making recently is purses and other bags. Nothing difficult about them!

Seriously, Tinker, I am SO impressed. I also have been sewing since I was about 12 (many years ago, believe me) & I have not attempted a window seat cushion & with a zipper, no less!! You inspire me, and I've already told you how much I love your design style!! Do you need a new home for those pillows...heh heh! I do make my own decorator pillows, and one of my favorite ways to do that is to get large table napkins on sale & use as fabric. I hunt out places like anthropology, west elm, etc. Sometimes I've sewn them wrong sides together, so trim that was on the napkin shows on the pillow. I just sew in a ways from the edge so the trim remains intact.

Keep posting & showing us your updates...LOVE!

aww thank you!! Seriously - they look okay, and most people will not see my mistakes, but I know if any of you came over - and looked close - you'd see!

I just finished FOUR (4) sofa pillows!! But.. time to clean the room and put things away. I'm having my surgery Tuesday! I can't wait to make the valances, I think that will really finish my kitchen off, oh - and chair cushions for the dining room, and bench cushion for the front porch bench, and.... need to check out the patternreview.com! lol

Oh please keep the pillows! I love them there. I would love to see the bolster finished too.

Every time I see pics of that gorgeous kitchen, I swoon all over again.

You should be very proud of yourself! I can't believe that's your first project. Very impressive, especially a zipper and piping. I sew a little, but would be very intimidated to take that on. I love your fabrics. The pillows look great, but the seat is probably most functional without them, unless you pull your blinds up. Nice job!