Saving A Poorly Stenciled Buffalo Checked Christmas Pillow
Buffalo Check,
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Throw Pillows,
December 15, 2019
Normally my stenciling is crisp and neat.
But when I decided to try stenciling on a stuffed buffalo check fabric pillow, and not a pillow cover, my results were less than stellar.
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The pillow was a recent Hobby Lobby purchase. It was regularly priced at $13.99 but I paid $6.99.
The stencil I used on the pillow, is the Merry Christmas stencil from *Old Sign Stencils.
I have used this stencil before with great results!
All prices on the Old Sign Stencils's website are listed in Canadian currency. A handy currency conversion link is provided for your convenience.
*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples. All opinions about these fabulous stencils are my own.
I am way too much of a perfectionist to display this pillow in my home, let alone share it on my blog.
I used my usual off white, Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain
for stenciling on fabric, so it was not the paint.
for stenciling on fabric, so it was not the paint.
So here was my planned fix!
I pulled out some muslin fabric, and ironed it. (on a towel on my washing machine. LOL.)
I traced a 6" x 12" area on HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive,
and then ironed it onto my muslin.
I then cut out my rectangle of Heat N' Bond and muslin.
and then ironed it onto my muslin.I then cut out my rectangle of Heat N' Bond and muslin.
Here is my fabric rectangle with paper backing still attached.
I taped the script portion of the stencil onto my fabric rectangle, and stenciled it with Fusion Mineral Paint in Ash.
I pulled the backing off of the muslin fabric and centered it on my pillow.
Now for the hard part. Will THIS idea work on a stuffed pillow?
I placed parchment paper over the stenciling to protect my iron and the Fusion Mineral Paint.
It worked. I held the iron down for about 15-20 seconds and moved it over, and then over again.
The muslin seemed to be stuck down.
The Heat N Bond stops most of the edge fraying, but there will be a bit. I don't mind it. My pillow will be used with rustic Christmas decor. The stenciling is CRISP.
Whew! Nice save!
Remember if you screw up while stenciling on fabric, it can be fixed with a stenciled and iron on piece of muslin. AND don't stencil on a STUFFED pillow.
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