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September 10, 2013

Chevron Pillow Wedding Present

My husband's favorite cousin, Janet, got married last month.
We all know she's the favorite,
because she always announces it.

{She's also the favorite sister, aunt, daughter, etc.}

Janet's personality called for a  one-of-a-kind gift
with a personal touch.
and I found the perfect label, ready for customizing.


You see, there's a family "thing" about chalkboards.
When my husband and his cousins were kids,
their grandma had a huge chalkboard in the basement.
All the kids had fun writing messages 
and drawing pictures every Sunday,
when they met for dinner.

I love the way this label reminded me of a chalkboard.


I chose to use golden yellow chevrons for the pillow fabric.
The texture is awesome...slightly slubby,
and yet smooth, because I stabilized it with
some Pellon ShapeFlex SF101 fusible interfacing.

I think it looks quite professional!



For the back, I turned to my tried and true tutorial

The zipper flap is a pretty Graphite Grey leaf print
from Simply Color by V and Co. for Moda.


Doesn't my little label look pretty on it?

{This way George and Janet know I made it, just for them!}


The pillow is overstuffed with a pillow form
that was about 1" larger than the finished pillow.




I hope the happy couple will enjoy a fresh new pillow in their home.


I really love making these pillows as special gifts,
using meaningful labels from SweetwaterScrapbook on Etsy.
Here's the first one I made for another favorite family couple,
on their 60th anniversary.



Stop by again soon to see another personalized pillow present!

8 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous, Amy! It looks so fresh, plus the personalized touch is perfect.

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  2. I am writing "Beautiful" on your chalkboard for your gifts! Personalizing it made it so special!

    Susie

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  3. That is so neat! I love the chalkboard story and the way you were able to carry it into their gift.

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  4. Love the labels, so personal and meaningful, all of them. And I love yellow! Totally professional although my overstuffed pillow looks "FAT" not full and overstuffed like yours! LOL. How do you get your corners in the right spot?

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  5. I love the labels, they are wonderfully decorative, and it is so special to personalise your lovely cushions with them. Love the chalkboard story and the way you incorporated it!
    Helen x

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  6. I'm in love with your label and pillows. The yellow chevron is very nice. It does look professional.
    Gmama Jane

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  7. I'm in love with your label and pillows. The yellow chevron is very nice. It does look professional.
    Gmama Jane

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