Hello all. Welcome to our DIY pillow– December. We have chosen a holiday pillow again this month with a new theme and new medium. I will be sharing with you my triumphs and fails (and there were some major fails, believe me).
Burlap has been a popular texture to use in your home for some time now, especially DIY pillows. It is a natural solution for the farmhouse and vintage look that has swept the nation and a clear winner in the area of affordability. We also perform upholstery services in our workroom, so burlap was an easy item to get our hands on. If you do use burlap there are a few things to keep in mind. Upholstery grade burlap smells very organic, like dirt. And if you have allergies, wear a mask and eye protection, because it releases fibers in the air by merely handling it. You may also want to consider wearing gloves and having a broom and canned air handy, as the fibers seriously get everywhere. Oh, and do not wear good clothing when handling burlap.
We decided to make another 20 x 20 sized DIY pillow with a snowman stencil. You can buy these stencils pretty much everywhere, however, I found mind from a “maker” on Etsy. They come in various sizes and I purchased the largest one available as it fit perfectly on the front of my pillow.
December- Burlap stencil pillow