New Pillows

I've wanted some pillows on my couches for quite awhile. 

 I even bought some material quite awhile ago. 

Then on a recent trip to Ikea I found some feather pillow forms for $6.99, 

they matched one I already had at home. 

 I bought two, brought them home and I finally got serious about it.

First, I measured and cut out the pillow pieces.  

Next I went on-line and to my word processor 

and found some images and words I liked. 

I printed them out 

and then using my good old exact-o knife, 

cut out a stencil.

Next, I pinned it to the pillow top.

(I did this before I assembled my pillow 

but you could do it after it was assembled, 

but before you put the pillow form in.)

Then I got busy dabbing paint.  

I like how the paint is darker in some areas and lighter in others.  

It makes it feel older.

Then I sewed the pillow together.

 Total cost per pillow:

$14 for 2 pillow forms

one free pillow form

$4 for fabric

Paint already had

home made stencil free

$18 total divided by three pillows

$6 per pillow

Awesome!

So here she is on my couch. 

 Love it! 

I really like the softness of feather pillows.  

They conform more to you when you lean up against them.   

And they pump right back up with a quick pat. 

 I made another one with a {B} on it.  

I really like them they make the couches feel more finished to me.  

Now I just want a small pillow with some yellow on it!!!

(I want, want, want!!!! Is there a cure for that?)

Thanks for stopping by!