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April 23, 2012 By Linda 28 Comments

I’ll let you in on a little secret.

You see that pillow there …

Teen Room Orange Gray Black Monogrammed Drop Cloth Pillow 1

That very same pillow I made for my son’s room remodel here …

Teen Room orange gray black bed 2

Teen Room Orange Gray Black Ikea Malm Bed

That very same pillow that I’m selling at my new Etsy shop here …

drop cloth design sidebar button with frame

Turns out my teen son doesn’t much care for that very same pillow.

Not because of how it looks …

Teen Room orange gray black monogrammed drop cloth pillow 3

… well, I don’t think he’s offended by the look …

Teen Room orange gray black ikea malm bed again

But because it didn’t pass the head test.

You see, the buttons were not comfortable to rest his head upon.

Teen Room Orange Gray Black Monogrammed Drop Cloth Pillow

Clearly he doesn’t get the concept of a throw pillow.  The decorative “your head is never, ever welcome here” throw pillow …

But I don’t hold it against him.  I mean, what self-respecting teen boy would get excited about a monogrammed throw pillow?

Truth be told, when my son heard that the “s” pillow I made him is called a throw pillow …?

… he asked how far.

S Pillow far

And that’s where the ‘head test fail’ pillow now resides.

On the floor …

S Pillow close

If you’d like to make your very own drop cloth monogrammed ribbon & button throw pillow for your very own son to toss onto the floor, you’ll need to start with some canvas drop cloth material.  I always wash mine first.

And then you can follow the tutorial on how to make an envelope pillow cover and monogram transfer that I’ve already shared here …

But instead of the rosettes used to embellish the pillow on that tutorial, I pinned and then top-stitched ribbon onto the fabric using color-coordinated thread.

Like I did on this pillow I made for my nephew …

S Pillow with T

… and then hand sewed on four buttons …

t closeup

Now …

… if you don’t have the time to make one of these pillows yourself.  Don’t worry.

Monogrammed Boy Pillow 3

I’m more than happy to make one for you …

… for a price …
… of course.

Winking smile

P.S. You can still link up at the Pillowpalooza link party …

P.P.S.  I’m giving away a free monogrammed pillow as part of my Etsy shop Grand Opening.  Click here to enter …

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Comments

  1. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Boys. Sheesh.

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  2. Anne says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I really like that concept of “throw” pillows now! I need to get a few more…

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  3. Creations By Cindy says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    WOW! Love the pillow and the room! Love the bold colors. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  4. Decor & Harmony says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Boys and doggies are in the same category when it comes to pillows 🙂 I’ll see you tomorrow!

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  5. Amy@BuffaloRoam says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Baha! Bah! Bahahhaa!! A “throw” pillow. That pic made me giggle. Thanks for the laugh this morning!

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  6. Jean @ Flower Hill says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Sounds like the same thing my son would do… and husband for that matter. 🙂

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  7. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    April 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Just one more for your shop:)

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  8. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Aren’t teen boys such comics??? or at least they think they are…and believe me..as adults they remain the same…comics that are off your payroll…!

    Congrats on your Etsy Shop….I know you will do very well!!…

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  9. Creative in Chicago says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Males…in general…do not “get” throw pillows! Looking forward to your pillow party tomorrow. I have been on a bit of a pillow fest myself!

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  10. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Congratulations on the opening of your Etsy shop! I’ll be back tomorrow for the pillow party. I didn’t get crafty and make on but I did find a really cute while out shopping. The best part is that I have been meaning to get one for a long time but have just been putting it off.

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  11. Bliss says

    April 23, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Boys seem to be the least pillow savvy. Mine told me that burlap would be uncomfortable to lay on, when I said I was making some pillows out of it. Lay on the decorative pillows? No wonder I don’t have any.

    ~Bliss~

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  12. Kathy {Pearls in Paradise} says

    April 23, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    My son will be equally unappreciative when I give him the decorative throw pillow I am making for his bed. He will most likely just throw it on the floor and occasionally step on it. Glad you got your shop open! I will have to check it out!

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  13. Erin @ His and Hers says

    April 23, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    hahaha BOYS. I happen to adore throw pillows, but my husband, well…my husband shares your son’s sentiments about their lack of comfort and use as projectiles.

    Your pillow is so cute!

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  14. Eclectically Vintage says

    April 23, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Guys – they are so decorating challenged!

    Of course, who needs a tutorial when they can just head over to your Etsy shop and pick up one of your fabulous pillows!
    Kelly

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  15. Cre8ive Motives says

    April 23, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Sounds very similar in my household. Leave to our boys to toss them on the floor 🙂

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  16. Kristine says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    Hi Linda, Awesome pillows!! Great site, Im Gonna follow!! Thanks for stopping by Kristine’s Korner!!!

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  17. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    April 24, 2012 at 12:57 am

    My husband doesn’t understand throw pillows either, but those are beautiful!

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  18. Debbiedoo's says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:19 am

    Well it is a cool looking pillow too me! Boys, what do their heads know LOL! My son would be the same way actually. He has to have a special sleeping pillow at night, two in fact. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  19. Debbiedoo's says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Hi Linda…when you get a moment can you drop me an email? I tried to find your email under contact, however it just brings me to your featured page. micmanno@aol.com. thanks!~

    Reply
  20. Sherry says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Linda, I think the pillow turned out great…but you know teenage boys. Now, maybe if you had used an old dirty sock (smile).

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  21. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:12 am

    Ha ha! I am yet to meet a man who appreciates throw pillows for all their non-functional pillow-y goodness 🙂

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  22. Sarah says

    April 24, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I love this room! And the pillow is adorable. I would love for you to share this at my link party
    http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/04/share-it-link-party-8.html

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  23. michele says

    April 24, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    looks fabulous!

    come visit me at my blog anytime!

    smiles.

    michele

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  24. Jessica says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I am inlove with these. SERIOUS! I’m going to have to go read your tut on how to do an envelope pillow. Being that I am a ‘newbie’ to the pillow-making world…I know very little. lol.

    Your friend,
    Jessica over at The Junk Nest

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  25. cheapcraftymama says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    That looks great, very creative! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  26. Jenilyn says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:11 am

    Love this! Perfect for a boys room! I would love for you to link this up to my “I Made This” party at Grits & Giggles! http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-made-this-2.html

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  27. Seaweed and Raine says

    April 29, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Gorgeous cushions! My hubby doesn’t get throw pillows either… perhaps it’s a gender thing? He thinks the best spot for them is on the floor too (although, when he is lying on the floor in a pool of sunlight, he likes nothing better than to pop a cushion under his head! lol)

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  28. nicolette {momnivores dilemma} says

    May 1, 2012 at 4:43 am

    Hey Linda-

    I featured you first in line from last week’s creative juice this evening…{and shamelessly plugged your shoppe as well}…

    My Moosey is sick, but will be taking you up on the brunch date soon. Hope the car is better. 🙂

    xoxo
    nicolette

    Reply

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