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Christmas decorating made easy. Doesn’t that sound marvelous? Pillows are a fabulous way to add a touch of Christmas cheer to almost any room. Deer icons are on trend, as is plaid, so let’s combine them for a pillow that is not only easy to make, but also looks like it came out of a high-end catalog. The best part is you don’t have to sew a stitch! What could be easier? We’ve also included a tree template as a bonus!
What You’ll Need
- 1 pillow cover (I chose an 18” plain linen woven pillow cover)
- Plaid flannel, ¼ yard
- Fusible webbing or Wonder Under®
- Scissors
- Iron, hot and NO steam
- Download the templates here: WoodlandDIY_Templates
Method
1. Print deer or tree pattern.
2. Using a Sharpie®, copy the chosen template onto the paper side of the fusible webbing.
3. Cut around the template, as shown, and iron the image to the WRONG SIDE of the flannel according to directions. If you’re using plaid, make sure the plaid is straight and not crooked on your template.
4. When the template adheres to the flannel, let it cool for a few minutes. When it’s cool, cut out the template.
5. Very gently peel off the paper backing.
6. Center the cutout on the pillow cover. Using a hot iron on the “no steam” setting, iron the cutout to the pillow cover, according to the directions, until it adheres. When cool, stuff the pillow with an insert.
Yvonne is the creator of StoneGable, a beautiful and widely popular blog about all things home. Her love for American farmhouse living is evident throughout her posts on decorating, home décor, DIYs, gardening, cooking and much more.
