Thursday, March 3, 2011

Lucky Pillow

I needed to change out my President’s Day pillow and update it with the current season/holiday.  So I started playing around with my Silhouette machine and cut out some fabric to create a St. Patty’s Day pillow.

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Supplies:
Silhouette machine
Heat N Bond Ultra Hold
Green & White Damask Fabric
Button penny (see President’s Day pillow for penny how-to)
Canvas or
Dropcloths
12” x 16” pillow form
Scissors
Iron
Ironing Board
Needle
Thread

 

1.  I found a four leaf clover image online and converted it to cut out on my Silhouette machine. Email me if you would like the file. Using the CAC Pinafore font from Dafont.com I typed out the word “lucky.”

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2.  I ironed on the Heat N Bond Ultrahold onto the back of my fabric.  Then I removed the backing and adhered it to my heavy carrier sheet.

3. I cut it out with my pink cap on a 33 thickness and a speed of 3 with a double cut.  It worked okay but I did have to trim it a little.  I am anxious to try the Silhouette Fabric Interfacing as soon as arrives at my door.

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4.  I ironed that onto my canvas fabric.  I thought adding a little lucky penny was a cute embellishment. 

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5.  I just made an easy fold over enclosure on the back.

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24 comments:

  1. frillsfluffandtrucksMarch 3, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    It looks great, Beckie--the shine of the penny is a good touch.

    ~ Sarah

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  2. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}March 3, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I love the new pillow Beckie!! That fabric is adorable and it looks so great against the canvas!

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  3. amber @ barbwiredMarch 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Great minds think alike... I was just wanting to do one of these. Your's is sooo sweet!

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  4. Erin J.March 4, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    So cute! I need one of those machines in the worst way! I want to make cool things like this too!

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  5. ificouldMarch 4, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    That turned out great - LOVE IT!! And so clever to put the lucky penny on there!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Missy & Kimi
    ificould-ificould.blogspot.com

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  6. Paula@SweetPeaMarch 4, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I adore this cute pillow! You really make me wish that I had a Silhouette!

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  7. ChrisMarch 4, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love it!

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  8. Amanda @ Serenity NowMarch 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Major cuteness, Beckie! I like the font you chose for "lucky." The little embellishment is so cute. :) I'd love to have a copy of the file. How do you convert it into your Silhouette library? (BabyDuck0804-at-aol-dot-com) :)

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  9. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresMarch 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    This is so great. It gives lots of ideas for all kinds of pillows. One of my favorite CSI projects I visited.

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  10. JingleMarch 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    This is really adorable!

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  11. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}March 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Thank you for this tutorial, Beckie! I've been itching to use fabric on my machine, but wasn't sure if I had to use the Silhouette backing. The pillow is super cute, and I love the addition of the penny button!

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  12. Leslie@leserleeslovesandhobbiesMarch 4, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I came via the CSI blog. I love this pillow! I might have to buy some green fabric now.

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  13. MandaMarch 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    ahhhhhhhh i want a silouhette soooo bad!!!!!!!!!! this is so cute!!!!!

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  14. StephanieMarch 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a cute pillow! Boy the S can do anything!

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  15. Brandy J.March 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    This is adorable! I really like the patterned shamrock on the patterned chair. You have one good eye for design. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love this and am totally featuring it on my blog today! So cute!!

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  17. ErinMarch 7, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I love this idea! I found your blog at the DIY Showoff. You have such great ideas and I'm your newest follower! I'd love it if you'd follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/

    Again, you did a fantastic job with this!! :-)

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  18. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Oh, I love that pillow. What a great design!!
    I would love it if you would link this up to my Marvelous Mess party!! Each party I pick one project to feature on my sidebar for a week!! Here is the link:
    http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/03/marvelous-mess-3.html

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  19. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Adorable!!

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  20. Melanie BacomMarch 8, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Cute and easy pillow

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  21. Holiday SnobMarch 8, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I love this! I found it on tipjunkie.com

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  22. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Cute!!!

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  23. WhitMarch 10, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    That is sooooooo cute! I love it I really want to make one. Thank you for sharing your talent. I found your project through the Blue Cricket Design link party.

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  24. Angie HoldenMarch 10, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    So cute Becky!! :)

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