How to Create a Relaxing Sunset Pillow

by Sue's Creative Workshop

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A Fun and Simple DIY No Sew Pillow Project. (So easy I let my grandson help me.)

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There’s something about a beautiful sunset that always stops me in my tracks.

No matter how many I’ve seen, I still marvel at all the vibrant, beautiful colors.

So...I decided to create a color wash dyed pillow with the colors you might see during a beautiful sunset.

With the help of my 2 year old Grandson this is how we made the pillow:

1. We used the Rainbow Tie Dye Kit from Tulip that comes with pre-measured squirt bottles. All you need to do is add water to the bottles and shake to mix.

2. Squirt dye onto 12″ canvas pillow square one color at a time starting at the top.

3. Dip medium/large paintbrush into water and brush the dye to spread the color.

4. Continue with the others colors until canvas pillow square is covered.

5. Note: When using a helper who’s only 2 1/2 things can get really wet. (he had fun)

6. Cover dyed fabric with plastic wrap to keep damp.

7. Let set for 6-8 hours or longer for intense colors. (we waited around 2 hours)

8. Rinse well with water until excess dye is removed.

9. Fill washer to “large load” setting with hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of laundry soap. Wash and dry separately. (Wash separately for the first few washes.)

10. Iron the canvas pillow square to get out excess wrinkles.

11. To add the word “relax”, I used iron-on embroidered letters from Joy. It’s quick and easy – just preheat your iron to the cotton setting, cover the letters with a cotton cloth and iron for about 30 seconds. I ironed it again from the back of the fabric for another 30 seconds.

12. Stuff pillow with a 12″ pillow form.