Byline: Scripps Howard News Service

Handmade throw pillows will add character to your sofa and a personal touch to your living room.

To create your own pillows, try one of these ideas:

Anything that's made of fabric and can be cut will serve as a cover for a pillow.

You can use the vintage fabric from your grandmother's favorite 1940s tablecloth, a worn antique rug you picked up at a tag sale, a drapery panel from your very first home, and even your prom dress to sew an assortment of toss pillows in different sizes.

The nostalgic result will be colorful, functional and very personal. Let your imagination soar. The next time you see at a tag sale a ...