Friendly Monster Pillow

Make this cute and cuddly Monster Pillow for your dorm room – everyone will be jealous of your fuzzy friend created by gluing fuzzy yarn to a T-shirt with Aleene’s® Fabric Fusion™. Select yarn and t-shirt color to coordinate with your décor.

Materials List

• Aleene's® Fabric Fusion® Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive
  
  

• Miscellaneous

  •   Sewing machine
  •   Sewing needle
  •   Thread
  •   Pillow form, 16” x 16”
  •   Felt: fuchsia, yellow, turquoise, white, black
  •   Straight pins
  •   Scissors
  •   T-shirt, adult large, lime
  •   Paper towels
  •   Fuzzy yarn, lime
  •   Wax paper

• Patterns

  • pattern 1
  • pattern 2 

  Instructions

• Cut sleeves from shirt. Cut up one side of shirt, creating a long strip of fabric.
• Lay strips of wax paper equal to length of fabric, onto work surface. Lay fabric right side down onto wax paper.
• Run a thin line of Fabric Fusion along hemmed edge of fabric. Press yarn into glue. Cut yarn even with end of fabric. Repeat procedure, placing lines of glue a scant ½” apart and working over armhole openings, until fabric is covered with yarn. Let dry 30 minutes. Carefully turn wax paper over. Remove wax paper. Let dry thoroughly.
• Pin patterns onto desired color of felt. Cut out number indicated. Some pieces will be double thickness for sturdiness.
• Lay a paper towel onto work surface. Squeeze thin lines of Fabric Fusion onto one side of a felt piece. Use finger to smooth glue to a thin, even layer, over entire piece, to edges. Press matching section into place. Smooth with fingers. Repeat procedure for all double thickness pieces. Let dry thoroughly. Trim edges if needed.
• Cut fabric in half crosswise, creating two squares. Pin fabric right sides together. Pin pattern into place. Cut out. Remove pins.
• Pin squares together so that lines of yarn run horizontally. Pin antenna into place at top of square, arms onto sides and feet at bottom, placing bottom of piece at cut edge of square and top of piece toward center of square.
• Machine stitch a ½” seam around all sides.
• Cut a 7” long slit between two strips of yarn on one side of pillow. Insert hand through slit. Carefully remove all pins holding pieces in place. Trim seams and corners. Carefully turn inside out, pushing out corners with finger.
• Carefully insert pillow form. Enlarge slit if needed.
• Thread needle with double strand of thread. Whipstitch opening closed.
• Arrange sections for eye. Glue into place. Glue eye and mouth onto pillow. Let dry.
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Icing on the Cupcake Pillow

 
Designed by Kathy Cano-Murillo

Whether in visual or edible form, cupcakes bring sweet smiles all around. Here’s an easy way to add a sweet touch to a girl’s bedroom. This project makes for a great activity for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends.

Materials List

• Tulip® One-Step Fashion Dye™
  
  

  Fuchsia

• Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Iron-On Fashion Designs™
  
  

  26635 Large Cupcake Pack

• Miscellaneous

  •   Plastic wrap
  •   T-shirt – 100% cotton – Large
  •   12x12” pillow form
  •   Ruler
  •   Needle and thread
  •   Spray bottle
  •   Plastic tablecloth 

  Instructions

  1. Wash and dry T-shirt to remove sizing. Spread out shirt on plastic table cover and dampen with spray water bottle.
  2. Mix dye in bottle according to package directions and then pour into empty spray bottle. Spray bottom of the shirt until saturated.
  3. Fill bottle half way with water to dilute dye and spray middle of the shirt.
  4. Fill bottle to the top with water to further dilute and spray top part of shirt.
  5. Wrap shirt in plastic wrap, let set for 6-8 hours. Wash and dry.
  6. Set shirt flat on counter. Measure a 13x13” square in center of T-shirt and cut out through both layers of fabric.
  7. Turn the pieces inside out and sew up three sides.
  8. Turn right side out and iron flat. Adhere Tulip® Iron-On Fashion Designs according to package directions and where desired on pillow.
  9. Stuff with pillow form and sew an invisible seam to close the pillow.

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Wild Peace Pillow

Designed by Allee Marderosian

Go wild over hip home décor! Create this colorfully cool pillow with the Wild Thing Tulip® Tie-Dye Fashion Kit™ and toss in any room for a funky fun accent.

Materials List

• Tulip® Tie-Dye Fashion Kit™
  
  

  Wild Thing

• Tulip® Surface Cover™
  
  

• Miscellaneous

  •   White fabric – 100% cotton – 2½ yards
  •   Straight pins
  •   Chalk pencil
  •   Plastic wrap
  •   Sewing machine
  •   Paper towels
  •   Pillow insert or Polyfill
  •   Thread – black and white
  •   Scissors 

  Instructions

  1. Prewash fabric to remove sizing. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets.
  2. Cut fabric to create one 2-yard section and one ½-yard section.
  3. Cover work surface with plastic tablecloth. Dampen 2-yard fabric section and lay on prepared surface.
  4. Wearing gloves from kit, add water to dye bottles. Replace caps tightly. Shake until dye is dissolved.
  5. Fan fold fabric section, with each fold about 3” wide. Fasten zip ties about 4” apart along length of folded fabric.
  6. Squeeze Black dye onto fabric in between zip ties.
  7. On clean part of work surface, lay flat the ½-yard section of dry fabric.
  8. Place spray nozzle on Turquoise dye. Lay Zebra stencil on top portion of fabric and spray Turquoise dye into stencil. Continue process along top portion of fabric.
  9. Repeat process with Leopard stencil and Fuchsia dye across entire bottom section of fabric. *Tip: To avoid overspray, lay paper towels around stencils while spraying dye.
  10. Cover fabric with plastic wrap and let set 6 to 8 hours or longer for most intense color. Thoroughly rinse in running water until excess dye is removed, cutting off zip ties, then wash separately in a large load of water using hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of laundry soap. Line dry.
  11. Once dry lay animal print fabric on a clean surface. Use a chalk pencil and lightly draw a large peace sign on fabric to use as a guideline when cutting.
  12. Cut out peace sign.
  13. Lay the black striped fabric flat on work surface and use straight pins to pin peace sign to one side of fabric.
  14. Sew peace sign to fabric with black thread.
  15. Cut fabric evenly in half.
  16. Make sure all four corners are even. Place right sides together and sew three sides together.
  17. Pull pillow cover right side out and stuff using Polyfill or a pillow insert.
  18. Stitch remaining side closed

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I Have a Dream Pillow

Designed by Allee Marderosian

Make yourself a new place to dream with this inspirational pillow with the famous rallying cry from Martin Luther King Jr’s. famous speech. Simple black fabric transforms to a stylish rectangular pillow you accent with Tulip® Soft Fabric Paint™ and iron-on crystals.

Materials List

• Tulip® Soft Fabric Paint™
  
  

  BI15784 Glacier White

• Tulip® Cordless Heat Setting Tool™
  
  
• Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Iron-On Crystals™
  
  

  23123 300 Clear Pack

• Miscellaneous

  •   Craft knife
  •   Sewing machine
  •   Freezer paper
  •   Pencil
  •   Cardstock
  •   Yardstick
  •   Foil
  •   Cosmetic sponge
  •   White cotton fabric – approximately 1 yard
  •   Black cotton fabric – approximately 1 yard
  •   Scissors
  •   Thread, white and black
  •   Polyfill 

  Instructions

  1. Cut two 25” x 9 ½” pieces from white fabric.

  2. Using sewing machine, stitch the two white fabric pieces together with wrong sides out (approx. ¼”-½” seam) leaving about 4” open on one end.

  3. Turn right side out and stuff with polyfill to create pillow form. Fold the open end under and hand stitch together.

  4. From the black fabric, cut one 25” x 9 ½” piece and two 9¼” x 14” pieces.

  5. Fold the smaller pieces approximately 1¼” under on one end and stitch each piece.

  6. Stitch the two pieces to the longer piece with the two stitched ends overlapping one another to leave an opening.

  7. Turn right side out and press. Insert cardstock inside to prevent paint from seeping through fabric.

  8. Trace pattern onto freezer paper. Cut out letters with craft knife. Position stencil on pillow cover and press firmly around edges to prevent seepage.

  9. Use cosmetic sponge to paint two coats Glacier White inside stencil. Let dry after each coat. Remove stencil.

  10. Follow instructions from the Tulip® Cordless Heat-Setting Tool to embellish pillow with crystals on the lower left and upper right corners.

  11. Stuff white pillow form inside cover.

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Drama Queen Pillow

Designed by Pattie Wilkinson

This pillow definitely calls for attention, but deservedly so! The easily added shimmery accents enhance any regular throw pillow into a diva-worthy accent with the help of a little creativity and Aleene’s® Jewel-It™ adhesive!

Materials List

• Aleene's® Jewel-It Embellishing Glue™
  
  

• Miscellaneous

  •   Large buttons (4)
  •   Pins
  •   Paillettes
  •   Sequins
  •   Beads
  •   Ready-made pillow 

  Instructions

  1. Position buttons on pillow for placement where desired.
  2. Adhere buttons to pillow with glue. (Pin in place if needed.) Let dry.
  3. Draw squiggles of glue around buttons.
  4. Pour beads, paillettes and sequins into glue for a unique design.
  5. Keep pillow flat until dry.
  6. Shake off excess beads and sequins.

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I Have a Dream Pillow

Designed by Allee Marderosian

Make yourself a new place to dream with this inspirational pillow with the famous rallying cry from Martin Luther King Jr’s. famous speech. Simple black fabric transforms to a stylish rectangular pillow you accent with Tulip® Soft Fabric Paint™ and iron-on crystals.

 Materials List

• Tulip® Soft Fabric Paint™
  
  

  BI15784 Glacier White

• Tulip® Cordless Heat Setting Tool™
  
  
• Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Iron-On Crystals™
  
  

  23123 300 Clear Pack

• Miscellaneous

  •   Craft knife
  •   Sewing machine
  •   Freezer paper
  •   Pencil
  •   Cardstock
  •   Yardstick
  •   Foil
  •   Cosmetic sponge
  •   White cotton fabric – approximately 1 yard
  •   Black cotton fabric – approximately 1 yard
  •   Scissors
  •   Thread, white and black
  •   Polyfill 

  Instructions

  1. Cut two 25” x 9 ½” pieces from white fabric.

  2. Using sewing machine, stitch the two white fabric pieces together with wrong sides out (approx. ¼”-½” seam) leaving about 4” open on one end.

  3. Turn right side out and stuff with polyfill to create pillow form. Fold the open end under and hand stitch together.

  4. From the black fabric, cut one 25” x 9 ½” piece and two 9¼” x 14” pieces.

  5. Fold the smaller pieces approximately 1¼” under on one end and stitch each piece.

  6. Stitch the two pieces to the longer piece with the two stitched ends overlapping one another to leave an opening.

  7. Turn right side out and press. Insert cardstock inside to prevent paint from seeping through fabric.

  8. Trace pattern onto freezer paper. Cut out letters with craft knife. Position stencil on pillow cover and press firmly around edges to prevent seepage.

  9. Use cosmetic sponge to paint two coats Glacier White inside stencil. Let dry after each coat. Remove stencil.

  10. Follow instructions from the Tulip® Cordless Heat-Setting Tool to embellish pillow with crystals on the lower left and upper right corners.

  11. Stuff white pillow form inside cover.

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Perfect Package Pillows!

Designed by Cheryl Ball

Wrap up your holiday decorating with these adorable gift box pillows. They’ll look great all season long on a sofa or chair. With a little fabric and Tulip® Fabric Spray Paint™, you’ll have yourself a gift that keeps on giving year after year.

Materials List

• Tulip® Glitter Spray Paint
  
  

  Diamond

• Tulip® Fabric Spray Paint™
  
  

  		26563 Christmas Red
  		26565 Emerald

• Miscellaneous

  •   Permanent felt pen
  •   Sewing pins
  •   White fabric – 24” square
  •   Iron
  •   Newspaper
  •   Blow dryer – optional
  •   Safety pin
  •   Self-adhesive shelf paper
  •   Sewing machine with matching thread
  •   Ribbon – 2 yards per pillow
  •   Ruler
  •   Paper towels
  •   Sewing needle
  •   Coordinating fabric – 24” square
  •   Scissors

• Patterns

  • pattern 

  Instructions

  1. Cut out star pattern. Place on shiny side of shelf paper and use felt pen to trace around. Draw desired number of stars. To create dots, trace around a quarter and draw desired number of dots.
  2. Measure and cut white fabric into a 20” square. Cover work surface with newspaper then place fabric in center.
  3. Peel paper backing from circles or stars and randomly place on fabric. Run a fingernail around edges of shelf paper to prevent seepage.
  4. Test desired color of Fabric Spray Paint on paper towel. Holding bottle about 12” from surface, spray an even coat onto fabric. Let dry – a blow dryer will speed this step. Spray on another coat for more intense color. Let dry then carefully peel off shelf paper designs.
  5. Spray with a heavy coat of Diamond Glitter spray and let dry.
  6. To create white strip, measure and cut a 15” wide by 20” long strip of white fabric. Iron fabric into thirds lengthwise. Open up and place on newspaper.
  7. Use felt pen to trace desired word onto shelf paper. To create stencil, use sharp scissors to carefully cut out inside of each letter leaving edges intact. Peel off paper backing then position in center on strip. Press firmly along inside cut edges. Cover remainder of fabric with paper towels to protect from overspray.
  8. Spray three light coats within word letting dry between each coat. Remove stencil.
  9. Fold into thirds, and then sew a double stitch along both edges.
  10. Measure and cut pillow top and backing fabric to desired size. Center and pin white strip onto top of pillow then pin to backing fabric with right sides together. Sew around edges. Trim seams and clip corners.
  11. Use scissors to carefully cut an 8” wide slit about 5” up from bottom seam on back of pillow. Turn pillow inside out and iron smooth. Insert pillow form or polyfil then use needle and thread to sew opening closed.
  12. Cut a 12” length of ribbon. Loop remaining ribbon into bow then tie strip around center. Trim ends then use safety pin to attach at top of pillow as shown.

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31 Days of DIY Halloween - Cute Critter Pillows

Clean out your fabric stash and make this Halloween spooktacular with pillows that are just too cute! Thanks to Aleene’s® Fabric Fusion™ this is a totally no-sew project that is a quick and easy way to add fun and color to your Halloween festivities.

Materials:
– Aleene's® Fabric Fusion® Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive
– 2 Pillows
– Zipper - optional
– Scissors
– Buttons
– Yarn - optional
– Lots of fun, funky fabric

Instructions:
1. Pick fun fabric to create pillow face.

2. Cut different shapes from fabric, making sure to cut out multiple layers!

3. Once mouth and eyes are cut out, play around with positioning on pillow. When in desired position, apply Fabric Fusion to back
of each layer and press on pillow.

4. When layers for eyes are complete, finish off by gluing on a button with a drop of Fabric Fusion.

5. When face is finished, add some finishing touches like the bandaged heart and cherries! Give the little critter some colorful hair by gluing yarn to top of pillow.

6. Let pillows sit to dry then enjoy!

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Love Note Pillows

Before I moved from Oregon to San Diego to be near my boyfriend (my now husband) we maintained a long distance relationship. A big part of that relationship was writing letters, email and LOTS of little love notes sent back and forth. We both saved all those letters and notes and once in while we will pull them out, spend time shaking our head and laughing while reading them- so naive and silly we were! These days (insert 10 years) we still write each other notes and letters. There is just something so wonderful about a hand written note.

For a while I've wanted to do something creative with some of those notes and came up with the most simple idea to make little love note pillows.

FYI- I am OBSESSED with pillows and believe that you can never have too many around the house (they are EVERYWHERE) so adding a few more to the collection is always a good thing.

I started by selecting a couple of notes and letters that I scanned.

Or they could be photographed

I pulled the documents over to Photoshop and adjusted the brightness and contrast- this could really be done in any photo editing program.

I added a warming filter for a subtle sepia look.

I enlarged the document so that I obscured entire sentences- for a little mystery :)

I then flipped it horizontal to prepare to print.

I used Tulip's photo transfer paper and loaded it into my ink jet printer.

I printed it out.

I then placed the transfer face down on unbleached muslin.

I covered it with a piece of scrap fabric and following the directions, ironed it down.

I let the transfer cool and I peeled off the top sheet to reveal my love note.

I used my craft iron to melt away any obvious edges that were showing.

Next I cut it out

and sewed it onto the surface of another piece of muslin that I had pre cut for my pillow.

I sewed the all of the sides together (with wrong sides facing).

and left a hole open to so I could stuff the pillow and then sew the hole up.