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DIY Gratitude Lumbar Pillow
By Rachel Pereira
eHow Contributor
Published on September 30, 2015
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Fall is upon us, which means spending more time indoors with loved ones and relaxing by the fire in a nice easy chair. Adding seasonal pillows and throws to cozy up your home doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. This DIY "gratitude" lumbar pillow can be made in just a couple hours and adds a thoughtful reminder that is not only appropriate as Thanksgiving approaches, but also year-round.
(Image: Shades of Blue Interiors)
Things You'll Need
16-by-22-inch white cotton fabric, 2 pieces
Piece of scrap cardboard, approximately 11 inches by 17 inches
Printed "gratitude" graphic on 11-by-17-inch paper
Black pen or black fine-point fabric marker
Painter's tape (optional)
Black fabric paint
Paintbrushes, pointed round, very-fine and medium-fine thicknesses
Scrap fabric
Iron
White zipper, 16 inches long
Fabric pins (about 30)
Sewing machine
Zipper foot for sewing machine
Scissors
Lumbar pillow insert, 12 inches by 18 inches
(Image: Shades of Blue Interiors)
Step 1: Trace the "Gratitude" Graphic Onto Fabric
Download and print the "gratitude" graphic. Place the graphic on top of the cardboard, and then place a piece of the white cotton fabric right side up on top of the graphic. Smooth out any bumps, and measure to make sure the graphic is centered.
With a black pen or fine-point fabric marker, trace around the perimeter of each letter. As you trace, try to mark in the downward direction, so the fabric doesn't bubble up or move out of place. If preferred, use painter's tape to secure the fabric to the surface while you trace. When finished, remove the paper graphic so the fabric is sitting directly on top of the cardboard.