Throw Pillows

Glowconsin

Can someone please explain to me why they're so expensive?  I just don't get it.  If I had a sewing machine, I could whip a few up quickly, but I don't, and I don't want to spend $40+ on something that should cost $7, I think.

charliebrown

yeah they are expensive - id ont get why either! have you checked at stores like marshalls, tjmaxx, etc? they usually have nice ones for cheaper...

Mizz&Shizz

I know, its such BS.  And after a few months the corners usually get all bunched up and they aren't as pretty.  Sucks.

Temp356619000002780

Agreed, that's why i have a sewing machine!LOL I made all my drapes also!

AA100

Agreed! Depends on the fabric sometimes and if its down or just fluff.

I have found that the cheaper you go, the flatter they get faster. My nicer onces definitely last for years vs. months with el cheapos. Depends on where they are going I guess.

Target's are not bad, and I have found good sales at Pier 1. (Recently got 2 for $7 each).

I also have bought the pricier Pottery Barn ones, because they sell covers separately. I have then found great covers in their clearance at the end of each season, and the pillows themselves have lasted forever.

I love throw pillows.

justinlovesme

I KNOW!!  I want new ones desperately, but can't justify $100 for new pillows for both sofas.  So we keep the ones that came with them. 

 

CarBuck

charliebrown:

yeah they are expensive - id ont get why either! have you checked at stores like marshalls, tjmaxx, etc? they usually have nice ones for cheaper...

 

I've found some REALLY cute ones at TJMaxx.  But, yes, they are ridiculously overpriced.  I think that most rugs are too. 

PocketofSunshine09

Glowconsin:

Can someone please explain to me why they're so expensive?  I just don't get it.  If I had a sewing machine, I could whip a few up quickly, but I don't, and I don't want to spend $40+ on something that should cose $7, I think.

Damn it, I came into this post hoping we were about to have a pillow fight! haha

I agree though, they do suck. The ones we registered for our wedding that we got were $24 bucks a pop and they already have rips in them. 

synchrosally

I don't know.  But try Ikea!  They usually have good throw pillows, and different covers so you can change it up.

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synchrosally

Oh, and Glow, when I first read the title, I thought we were starting a pillow fight! 

shanmoyer

The ones that I bought at IKEA were $20 and the really beautiful ones I got from Pier 1 were $15 each. I typically only buy them if I love them, or if they are on sale.

I agree Glow - they're too expensive. However...making your own is a challenge....I can never seem to get the stuffing quite right...

StevieJo

Agreed!  I see so many love but refuse to buy them.  I watched one at Target until it went on sale and then I bought it. Even then it was still $24 which is just dumb. $7 sounds about right.

mrsferdi07

It totally drives me crazy when throw pillows cost that much!  We have a store called Homegoods, around here, and I always get my throw pillows there because they are much, much cheaper.

I do have a sewing machine, but oddly enough, it is not as easy as you would think to make a nice throw pillow, that does not look lumpy.

Temp356619000002780

PocketofSunshine09:

Glowconsin:

Can someone please explain to me why they're so expensive?  I just don't get it.  If I had a sewing machine, I could whip a few up quickly, but I don't, and I don't want to spend $40+ on something that should cose $7, I think.

Damn it, I came into this post hoping we were about to have a pillow fight! haha

I agree though, they do suck. The ones we registered for our wedding that we got were $24 bucks a pop and they already have rips in them. 

Funny I thought this also!

Glowconsin

I'm the clown:

LeighAnne1941

Totally agree and it's why I make my own.  I buy good quality down inserts and sew em up.  That way I can get new ones any time I want a change in scenery

synchrosally

Glowconsin:

I'm the clown:

kamck

It seems like all the decorative stuff seems to cost so much in relation to what you are getting.  It makes my blood boil.

 When I was little my mother had a sewing machine and I learned how to sew pilliows and quilts... things like that.  My mom used to actually make our halloween costumes on it!

I really should bite the bullet and shell out the cash for a sewing machine.  It would be so helpful in the long run.

mchupie

Haha we don't own any because I refuse to spend that much money on them!  It's crazy.  I wish I had a sewing machine, too...I'd def make my own.

ams8099

charliebrown:

yeah they are expensive - id ont get why either! have you checked at stores like marshalls, tjmaxx, etc? they usually have nice ones for cheaper...

I've also gotten some nice ones from Costco

MSC03

I'm so with you on this! It's ridiculous!

I usually make mine, but there have been ones I found that were so cute, but I couldn't justify the cost.