Saturday, June 29, 2013

Tips On Buying Initial Pillows

By Estela Bolton


Initial pillows are a fashion forward trend at present. Everyone wants one in their homes where they are being used in bedrooms, on couches and chairs and just about anywhere else. They also make great personalized gifts that everyone loves receiving.

It is important to select items made from good quality fabrics or you will find that they do not last. A fabric that is highly fashionable at the moment is burlap as it adds interesting texture to an interior. Other fabrics commonly used are linen and cotton. Even more unusual fabrics like felt and certain types of canvas are being used to create these items.

The letters used on a pillow come in many different colors and styles. There are suppliers that offer the option of customizing, allowing you to select colors and even font styles. You may choose to have just one big bold letter on a pillow or a combination of letters. Another option is to choose a variety of small pillows with different letters and place them next to one another to form a word.

Initials may be screen-printed, dyed or machine embroidered onto the pillow. They may be hand painted, stenciled and even hand drawn. Sometimes they are cut from fabric and appliqued. Some of these methods take more time than others and costs vary accordingly.

If a pillow is being used as a decor item, the colors will be chosen to compliment this. A blue initial on white burlap may be used as an accessory in the lounge of a beach house. A big, bold red initial on a white background looks good in the bedroom of a child. A beige burlap pillow with old fashioned initials in white and a white lace flower may be selected to compliment a shabby chic couch.

Selecting removable covers makes washing much easier as they are simple to take off and put on again. An envelope enclosure is often preferable to a zip. Zips can break quite easily, particularly when the pillow is washed frequently.

The seams of the pillow need to be well sewn and they are often double stitched to make them stronger. A pillow may be filled with a number of different materials and choice will depend on personal preference. Some are filled with down and others with synthetic fiber. There are those with hypo-allergenic fillings, suitable for those suffering from allergies.

These items make wonderful personalized gifts for individuals celebrating a special occasion like the birth of a baby or a wedding. You just have to pick out appropriate colors and designs for the occasion. This makes a gift that can be treasured as a keepsake for many years.

Some of the factors that can influence the cost of initial pillows are design, material, font, size and how the letter is attached. The amount of time it takes to complete an order will also vary. You need to select the options that best fit your style and budget and you must think about quality as well as appearance when making your choice.




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