Nautical Touches: Pillow and Towel Bring Excitement to a Sailboat

Nautical design details keep making their appearance in fashion, accessories, and interior design. I wrote about nautical fashion some time ago and could easily find new examples to support my belief that nautical life as inspiration for our creativity is not going anywhere. Red, white, and blue as the colors that define nautical styling.

​I recently undertook two projects to add nautical touches to a friend's boat. First, I took old pillows and created two brand new covers. It is a fun time to go to the fabric store and locate fabric that would be appropriate visually (as in I needed to love it!) and functionally (as it it needed to withstand harsh weather conditions). I ended up purchasing two fabrics and designing a pillow cover that combined these. One side of the pillow is red/white stripe; the other side is white/blue boat images. I sewed the covers and inserted heavy duty zippers to make sure these pillows would last a long time. 

Second, I designed and made a kitchen towel to use on the boat. Unlike the pillows, this project did not include any sewing. I purchased a black towel and designed two stencils to imprint on this tower. Without a doubt, anchors are the most popular nautical themes. I created two different designs and used my silk screen to imprint them on the pillow. A great project for a rainy afternoon!

My friend is enjoying his new pillows and kitchen towel. These simple objects add a great deal of fun and visual appeal to the boat. Check it out here. I am excited about the outcomes!

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