It's a Pillow

I love throw pillows, I have way too many of them. So I always notice a good pillow when someone else happens to have one. I really like the bold patterns pillows can bring into a room. When I was redecorating my bedroom I was looking at throw pillows for my bed, and some of them were outrageously expensive. Come on! It's a pillow, I can make that!

For those who are less sewing inclined, I think we are in good company. I found that the solution to my miserly pillow love was already at hand. solid color pillows range from 5.00 to 20.00 depending on what kind of pillow you are looking for, the fabric type and if you are into ruffles, round pillows and other fancy fabric.

Patterned pillows are expensive, but fabric paint is not. Neither are fabric stencils, if you want to make your own stencil that's a little more work but totally doable. I've made stencils and they have turned out great. the other great thing about stencilling fabric is that painting allows for a flexibility that printing does not. I would say make sure to over paint, especially with different colored paints.

The patterns can be as intricate or basic as you like. I really enjoy the look of spencilled Fabric as well. It's a pillow, but how much more fun is it when it is your own!