Pottery Barn Inspired LOVE Pillow

I couldn’t let Valentine’s Day go by without trying my hand at this one…my Pottery Barn inspired LOVE pillow! You know me and my thing for pillows! I knew I had to try to recreate it!

But I have got to say that this one was a bit more of a challenge to figure out. Kitty and I had to ponder the project a little to decide just how to attempt it. I didn't want to apply the transfer directly to the burlap since I wanted crisp, clear letters. But, once we figured it out, we realized that it was really pretty easy!




First, I downloaded four fun new fonts (Try saying that three times really fast!) for the project. Several of theirs were a little on the skinny and plain side and I wanted all of mine fat and decorative! (In case you want to know, they are: upper left- Cast Iron, upper right- Circus, lower left- Tropicana and lower right- JFRingmaster.)




Here it is reversed for you so that you can use it as a iron-on transfer as I did for this project.
Here’s what you will need:

• A pillow form (Mine was 16”x16” which seemed to be the perfect size and was a Goodwill find for under $2.00…not bad for down!)
• A yard of fabric (I used red burlap) for the cover and an 8x10 scrap of white fabric for the letters
• Iron-on transfer paper (I used Avery brand)
• Iron-on adhesive (Be sure to use one like HeatnBond Ultra Hold that allows you to use a lower temperature on your iron.)You could skip the iron-on adhesive and the white fabric and just apply the cut-out transfer letters directly to the pillow cover according to package directions. However, since I was using burlap and wanted a crisp, white background for the letters, I chose to use the adhesive. 
• And of course, you need access to a printer, an iron and a sewing machine!

 
Here’s what to do:

• Print the design in reverse mode on iron-on transfer paper at 8x10 size and, following the directions on the package, attach it to a scrap of medium-weight white fabric. I used duck.
• Cut a piece of iron-on adhesive the same size and let the iron cool off to the lower temperature recommended on the package.
• With the paper side up, place the adhesive on the back side of the design and iron it in place over the paper.

• Cut carefully around the letters, leaving a little white edge as you trim.
• Remove the paper backing from the letters.
• Cut out the pillow cover. Since my form was 16” square, I cut a 17” square. I used an envelope-style closure for the back. You can find directions for cutting and sewing that here.

• Find the center of the fabric and position the letters.
• Pin them in place and, following directions on the package, iron them in place. I used a piece of scrap fabric over the letters to protect them as I ironed. The lower temperature of the iron should not harm them.

Then just finish sewing the cover and there you have it…my Pottery Barn inspired LOVE pillow! I love the big, fat letters and the nubby texture! And now I think I am just about ready for Valentine's Day. How abut you?

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my Valentine pillow! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
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See you next time! À la prochaine!

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