Burlap???

A friend asked me to make a pillow out of burlap. I was skeptical that it would work/look good, but I am really pleased with the outcome. I machine stitched the cake on, which helped to really keep it in place. Then I stitched it all together before personalizing. I thought if I tried to hand-sew it with unfinished edges it would unravel. I think it would have; burlap is a very loosely woven material. I also made it a pillow cover, as I don't think stuffing would have look right. In all, I love it. Very understated.