Monogrammed Pillow

When my kids were little I had a small obsession with monogramming. I had their names monogrammed on all sorts of things. Nothing was safe! They each had sheets with their names monogrammed across the top edge of the flat sheet, backpacks, blankets, pillows and even little bloomers my youngest wore over her diapers! (Loved those things)

Well, children grow up and get married...but some things just don't change. The difference here is I used their new monogram instead of their names.

Monogramming by From Babies to Bow Wows Embroidery and Monogramming

I contacted a local couple who does monogramming and asked if they could do a large monogram for me. I planned on making a pillow for my daughter & her husband and wanted the monogram to be at least 6" tall. This particular monogram turned out 6"h x 8"w. 

I chose a soft white cotton with a linen look, which I washed first, and had the monogram done in a pale silver gray.    

The pillow is was approximately 14x20 with a 3.5" double ruffle on each end. (For some reason, the ruffle appears to be fuller in the center (which could be a cute look!) but is actually evenly ruffled the length of the pillow.) I included a piece of flannel lining with the fabric when I took it to be monogrammed. This gave the thin linen more stability to handle the large monogram.
The pillow cover was made with a zipper across the bottom edge to allow for easy washing.

I loved this idea so much I had a piece of fabric monogrammed for myself as well! Of course, that project hasn't been completed yet but be assured, I'll be sharing it when the time comes. 
Anyone else have this obsession with monogramming? The possibilities are endless!  Custom projects can be ordered through the Etsy store From Babies to Bow Wows Embroidery and Monogramming. Kelli will be glad to help you with any items you'd like to have embroidered or monogrammed. Tell her Sonya sent you!

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