All about Christmas pillows and pillowcases

Various festive attributes in the form of a Christmas tree, decorations, garlands contribute to the creation of a New Year's atmosphere. Shop windows, apartment windows delight with a variety of decorations. There is also New Year's symbols in the decoration of dwellings. One of the options for decorating a home for the New Year can be the purchase of pillows in the appropriate theme. You can also make such products yourself, having the necessary materials at hand.

A variety of decorative pillows with New Year's symbols or a beautiful landscape with a winter theme will give you coziness and warmth, can add joy, and improve your mood. Such products can be made from a wide variety of materials, have different shapes and sizes. There are different types of New Year's pillows.

• Luminous models. Recently, models with LEDs are increasingly being used. Pillows with special lighting are one of the must-have attributes of the New Year's celebrations. After turning on the design, an ordinary decorative pillow instantly turns into an amazing product with flickering lights. The secret lies in the use of LEDs with a power supply, hidden under the cover. It is enough to unfasten the zipper and press the power button to switch the model to the "magic" mode.

• Pillow toys. This craft option can be used not only for the holidays. The toy model will become an irreplaceable thing in a children's room, in a bedroom, and will also act as a decorative element when decorating a room in a certain style. Such models are sewn from a wide variety of materials, they have different shapes, sizes, and differ in internal filling.A toy pillow in the shape of a Christmas tree, a deer or a snowman will find a worthy place when decorating a room for the New Year or Christmas.

• Antistress. Anti-stress models can be called a must-have item in every home. Such products are pleasant to the touch, they can be crumpled and crumpled without fear of deformation or damage. Elastic materials are used as a cover for them, and expanded polystyrene balls are chosen for the filler. Toddlers will be delighted to have an anti-stress pillow in the shape of a funny animal. Adults should pay attention to models in the form of geometric shapes.

The use of various techniques will allow you to turn an ordinary product into an accessory that will give you a great mood and positive. Various materials are used to decorate the covers.

• Tapestry covers. Tapestry can be called the most suitable option for making themed decorative pillows. You can find tapestry cushions in a variety of sizes in stores. Most often they have a standard size, but if desired, they can be sewn to an individual order. In the design of holiday pillows for the New Year, traditional motives are usually used. The products may have a drawing in the form of Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, deer, elves, snow-covered streets or winter landscapes.

• Felt models. Felt is a great option for such crafts. It is easy to work with it, it does not get tousled, it is easy to sew it by hand or on a typewriter. Models for the New Year made of felt are simple or curly. Simple products look like a rectangle or square with a matching applique. Curly options can be made in the form of animals, Christmas trees, holiday or fairy-tale characters.

• Knitted covers. Such products are always associated with comfort and warmth. You just want to lean on or lie down on a warm and soft knitted pillow. When creating New Year's options, use any knitting or crochet techniques. An old knit sweater or plaid will work as well. As a decoration, patterns in the form of snowflakes, Christmas trees, deer, funny animals, houses or boots can be used.

• Embroidery. One of the easiest options for decorating a pillow for the New Year is embroidery. This is the perfect idea for those with a needle and thread friend. Using colored floss threads, you can do interesting and exciting work by embroidering any pattern on this topic.

• Application. Applique is a very simple option that allows you to colorfully decorate a pillow for the New Year.

• Decorated in a vintage style.

• Patchwork. Just a few scraps in the hands of a skilled craftswoman can turn an ordinary canvas into an original piece. Patchwork decorative pillowcases often have traditional colors. Images of stars, Christmas trees are used as motives, abstraction is welcome. White snowflakes on a red or blue canvas will look very interesting.

• Fur covers. It is pleasant to plunge into the soft fur pillow, as if in a snowdrift. Perhaps these models are not so practical, but as a New Year's attribute they will look very organic and natural. Taking a strip of faux fur, you can quickly sew a warm festive outfit for a pillow.

The use of pillows with decorative pillowcases allows you to instantly transform a room by setting a certain tone for it. Having laid out several models with a New Year's theme, you can make a cozy place for gatherings or holding a festive party from a strict everyday room.

• By adding a few fur or knitted items to a classic-style room, you can reduce its certain stiffness and bombast. As a decor in such rooms, you can use models made of velor or satin, as well as tapestry pillows.
• Knitted models or products made using the patchwork technique will decorate a home decorated in Provence, country, and rustic style.
• It is preferable to leave felt products for rooms designed in high-tech or loft style. They will look good in a minimalist living room.

Models in the form of toys are more suitable for a children's room. It is better to decorate the living room with decorative items that emphasize solemnity, or you can use models with LED bulbs.