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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

{Tutorial} How to Make Jonathan Adler Knock Off Letter Pillow

in Inspiration on 08/13/13

Initial Pillow

To me, Jonathan Adler’s style is chic-meets-cheeky-meets-trendy-meets-vintage. So it’s perfectly fitting for one of his signature accessories to be a needlepoint pillow, don’t you agree? I absolutely ADORE all of his pillows, especially the Jonathan Adler Initial Pillow. I love the way the old school needlepoint pillows complements  his modern designs. 

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Here are a few of my faves:
NO WIRE HANGERS. 
AMEN.
Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels. 
I need to plaster on my walls at work!
 I Don’t Get Out of Bed for Less Than $10,000 a Day. 
Yeah right. 

I would seriously love to try to knock off that “Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels” pillow too! 

 

So, when I saw this letter monogram needlepoint pillow,  I was in love. You know I love me a monogram. 

Adler version- $125.00 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Then I remembered I had a cream pillow cover that had seen better days…and I already had all of the other supplies I would need!

My Jonathan Adler Knock Off Version- FREE

OK, so mine is not an actual needlepoint Jonathan Adler Initial Pillow. 
I do not intend to take up needlepointing any time soon.

However, paint brushes and I get along pretty well. 
And FrogTape too. We are good buds.

This one is nap-time certified- it took about 30 minutes. 
Here’s how I did it!

Step 1: Make Your Letter Stencil

First, I attempted to find a font that resembled the “M” on the Jonathan Adler initial pillow. 
However, after about 4 tries, I decided to just pull the “M” pillow from the website and blow it up to make my stencil. 
Here is the example printed on a 11×17 page. 
TIP: I am actually really happy I went this way, because it is an exact Jonathan Adler Knock-Off match!

Step 2: Gather Your Supplies

Black Acrylic Paint
Fabric Paint (not sure if you need, but I had it, so I used it)
Wax Paper
Frogtape
White/Cream Pillow Cover
Homemade Letter Stencil
TIP: Wax paper is delicate. Afraid of using an exacto-knife like me? (long story that involves stitches for my sissy) Use hair shears to cut the wax paper. Or I read you can use Freezer Paper to make a stencil, it might work better, but I only had wax paper on hand.

Step 3: Tape off your border

Be sure to press down on the tape to ensure no paint leakage.
TIP: I used a paint stirrer as my guide. Thanks Home Depot! 🙂

Step 4: Iron on the Letter Stencil

I measured to ensure the M was centered. Then, I ironed the wax paper stencil on to the pillow. Honestly, it really didn’t adhere as well as I’d like it to. I will definitely try freezer paper next time.
TIP: Place brown paper from a grocery bag between the wax paper and iron to avoid melting the wax paper.

DIY Initial Pillow

Step 5: Paint Your Pillow!

Once your tape and stencil are on, you are ready to paint.
 I just dabbed paint on until it looked fully covered. 

Here is where I started to doubt this DIY knock-off pillow. 
Was this going to be a craft fail? 
I know how well Frogtape does on the wall, but with wax paper on fabric? Ouch.
Black paint on cream fabric? 
Double ouch.
TIP: Line the inside of the pillow cover with wax paper to avoid paint seeping through to other side.

Step  6: Remove the Paint & Stencil 

Peel off the tape and stencil and admire your handy work. 
BAM! No craft fail here! 🙂
TIP: USE FROGTAPE! It is more expensive, but so worth it!

Step  7: Accessorize with your new Initial Pillow

Wander around the house with your new pillow and smile. 
TIP: This is a great neutral pillow so have fun mixing patterns!

Monogram Throw PillowInitial Pillow
I am seriously smitten with this pillow.
When I set out to make this Jonathan Adler knock off initial pillow, I thought I would like it, but this is love, y’all. 
 

 

Can’t wait to see all of the great Jonathan Adler projects at the 
Summer Style Soiree Link Up Party tomorrow!Interested in other knock-off projects?
Click on the picture to find out more!

    

 

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Comments

  1. AvatarFelecia Cofield says

    Aug. 26, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Hi Heather! Your pillow looks just like Jonathan Adler's! Wow! What a great job you did! Thanks for the tutorial! Blessings from Bama!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather Metzler says

      Aug. 26, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Felicia! I was really not sure how it was going to turn out but so happy with the results!

      Reply
    • AvatarAnonymous says

      Sep. 16, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      NO, IT DOESN'T! and those knock-off shoes….gross!

      Reply
  2. AvatarNC says

    Sep. 4, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    That looks awesome! I might have to try this.

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather Metzler says

      Sep. 5, 2013 at 3:21 am

      Thanks! It was so much easier than I thought it would be! I'd love to hear how it turns out if you try it!

      Reply
  3. AvatarBette Creek says

    Sep. 6, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I love it. I'm thinking my teen girls would love this too. I've included you in my Friday Five today at http://www.somersetlaneblog.com

    Reply
  4. AvatarKrista @ Goodwill Glam says

    Sep. 8, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Love this!!! I found your blog via the link up party at Thrifty Décor Chick. I just love your style!!

    ~Krista
    http://www.goodwillglam.com

    Reply
  5. AvatarChristy James says

    Jun. 2, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    This is pretty dang fabulous! I'm thinking I need one now too! Pinning and thanks for sharing at our party! XO

    Reply
    • AvatarChristy James says

      Jun. 15, 2014 at 3:34 am

      Stopping back by to let you know I chose this as one of my feature picks! You can see it Sunday morning. Thanks again for sharing at our knock off themed party!!

      Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      Jun. 18, 2014 at 2:35 am

      AWESOME! Thanks so much for the feature love!

      Reply

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