I’ve been crushing on this pillow from Vivaterra for a while. Although “You Are My Sunshine” is a great song, I would prefer to have a quote of my choosing on a pillow that I’m going to see everyday. Also, am I the only one that thinks $159 is a bit steep for a pillow? I figured making my own was the perfect solution.
Supplies:
a blank pillow cover (I purchased a nice linen cover here.)
some cardboard
a pencil
a letter stencil (I have this one.)
a fabric marker (My black Sharpie fabric marker worked great!)
After choosing your quote, stuff your pillow cover with some cardboard to keep the marker from bleeding through and to keep the fabric stretched out smooth.
Use a pencil to stencil your quote onto the pillow cover. If you mess up the spacing you can erase the pencil lines and redo them. You can’t fix mistakes when you’re using the fabric marker, so don’t skip the pencil step. (At least I was able to erase on the linen, I don’t know if that would work on other fabrics.)
Once you’ve penciled everything in, go at it with your fabric marker! I found it easiest to use the stencil for the outline of each letter, and then remove the stencil to fill the letters in.
The Sharpie fabric marker packaging didn’t say anything about heat setting the ink, but I will probably press my pillow cover before I wash it, just to be safe.
Mabel approves!
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I Love this pillow idea!! I’m going to try it!! Also, what kind of dog is that? He is adorable!
Lin
I loved this pillow & also thought the price was out of sight. So happy I found your tutorial. I will use it.
Beat idea!
wow, need to make one right away.
I just finished my first pillow case and I’m obsessed! I’m getting married in September and I’m making about 6 of them for the benches in the barn, they will be something I will have forever! Some say our names with our wedding date and others will have love quotes! Thanks so much for this wonderful idea!
Just wanted to let you know that I featured these throw pillows today at my DIY Throw Pillow round up.
http://thecraftedsparrow.blogspot.com/2012/04/15-great-ideas-for-diy-throw-pillows.html#more
Can you tell me what size pillow cover (18×18 or 20×20) & what size stencil you used? I really love this & no you are not the only one who thought the price of this pillow was redic. I pinned it so as not to forget about it. (I am quite elderly) but do want to do this for my new bedroom.
This is an awesome pillow – and for people who don’t want to sew, they can still have a great DIY home decor project. I love the words you chose too! You should definitely enter this into the Craftbaby DIY Throw Pillow contest: http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/9/diy-throw-pillows-sweeps
I did this pillow for my Mom’s birthday and posted it on pinterest! I put link to your tutorial on my comments section…tons of people have repinned it!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
http://pinterest.com/pin/178384835210594819/
I just love this pillow, you have made something very special, I will try this!
Can you please tell me where you found the 1.25″ stencil. I have look all over the internet. Thank you for the help.
I love this idea! I am going to make one as a graduation gift! I was just wondering about the pillow case – if I order a 20×20 case, should I order a 20×20 pillow to fill it? I read somewhere that the insert should be slightly smaller, is this true?