User Manual

SUPPLIES
• Linen fabric cut 24” x 14” – qty 3 pieces
• Coordinating Waverly Inspirations Fabric – 23” x 14” –
3 cuts (for pillow backing)
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Lemon Lime
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Peacock
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium - Crocus
• Waverly Inspirations Stencil Brush Set
• 5” Waverly Inspirations Paper Alphabet Stencil Pack –
Alpha Basic
• Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies, plus
tracing paper, straight pins, fabric scissors,
polyester fiberfill, sewing machine and thread
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Working one pillow front at a time, lay one piece of
the precut linen fabric on a smooth work surface.
Secure fabric to work surface by taping in place.
2. Measure the fabric and lightly mark the 12” center
point with a pencil. Determine the desired placement
of each letter then position a peice of stencil tape
the width of the pillow top. This horizontal tape line
will determine the base of each letter to be stenciled.
3. While keeping equal space between all letters, position
each letter stencil and secure in place with stencil tape.
4. Working one word, one color at a time stencil the
words, “KISS,” “HUGS,” and “LOVE.” Using a dry brush
technique, load a Waverly Inspirations Stencil Brush
with Waverly Inspirations Super Premium - Crocus by
dipping the stencil brush into a small puddle of paint;
offload excess paint onto a paper towel. Begin
stenciling using a circular clockwise/counter-clockwise
motion until the entire design area has been stenciled.
(photo 1) Lift to reveal the design and allow the paint to
dry before aligning the next letter. (photo 2) Continue
until the entire word “LOVE” has been stenciled.
(photo 3) Repeat stenciling techniques to stencil a
Peacock “KISS” and a Lemon-Lime “HUGS.” Allow to
thoroughly dry.
5. To assemble a pillow, lay a stenciled word face down
onto the backing fabric. Match right sides of the fabric
together and pin in place matching fabric edges.
6. Sew a simple straight stitch using a 1/2˝ seam
allowance around all four sides leaving an opening at
the bottom of the pillow. Clip corners and turn the
fabric right side out. If needed, press with an iron.
Fill pillow with polyester fiberfill then hand stitch the
opening closed.
TIPS & TRICKS
• Make sure the work surface you stencil against
is smooth and without bumps or ridges as those
design lines may transfer when stenciling.
• A cool tip to know to extend the life of a paper
stencil … before using the paper stencil the first
time, take a few moments to spray seal both sides
of each stencil with clear acrylic sealer. This will
provide additional stability to the stencil and make
it easier to wipe the stencil clean immediately after
each use.
• If using a premade pillow, remove pillow form or
stuffing and lay a sheet of waxed paper or
parchment paper inside the pillow between layers
of fabric for protection before stenciling.
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium Acrylic
paints should only be used on fabrics for
decorative purposes only, or surfaces that will
not require laundering.
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MADE WITH LOVE PILLOWS
by Suzanne Cook
Who doesn’t love a custom stenciled message? It is so easy to create using
Waverly Inspirations Alphabets stencils and Super Premium Paints. Create
these fabulous romantic messages or your own favorite words like “live, laugh,
love,” or “dream, believe, inspire!” Personalization has never been easier!
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