Embroidered Bolster Pillow

Ever since I received an embroidery sewing machine for Christmas, 

I have wanted to make a new bolster pillow for my daughter's room.
Honestly, I don't need much of an excuse to make something girly and new for her room.

I bought a flat twin white sheet from Walmart for $5.00.
Twin sheets are so perfect for making projects like this and you can't beat the price.

I'm getting better at using my embroidery machine.  I found out that if you read the directions and actually follow them to the letter that the machine really works wonderfully.  Lol
I just chose a pretty font and let my machine do the rest.

I used actual embroidery thread this time (in my first few attempts with the machine I was using regular thread).  I love the sheen of the embroidery thread.  Embroidery thread is significantly more expensive than regular thread, but I definitely see the benefit. I used regular thread in the bobbin.  

Once it was done I laid out the design I wanted around it.

I tend to work on the floor in my hallway when I have to lay out sewing projects.

Using ribbon and ric rac I had already, I adhered it to the fabric using Fabri-Tac.  To me, this is the absolute best fabric glue out there.  It adheres immediately.  I decided to use fabric glue rather than sewing it on because I didn't want stitch lines.  Once all my ribbon was adhered, I sewed it right sides together to the size of my bolster pillow.

I really chose the easy way out this time and simply gathered the ends
and held it in place using a hair tie.
 I only had to finish off one end of the fabric since one side was the finished edge of the sheet.

I then tied a bow on each end with pink polka dot ribbon.

Here is the finished bolster pillow.

Here is a close-up.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how this came out.
It picks up the colors in my daughter's comforter perfectly.

I can't wait to hear what you think of this project.

I'm really loving my embroidery machine!!

Don't forget to get together your spring projects, recipes and decor this weekend for the
Bunny Blog Hop on Monday.  Remember there will be an awesome giveaway at the party as well.
It's going to be a hopping good time!!

Have a great weekend!

-Judy