When the Professor's Assistant and I first started toying with the idea of Professor Pincushion, one of the first projects we decided to do was a decorative throw pillow. Not only are pillows a good beginner project, but I had just moved into my new apartment and, coincidentally, needed pillows to help spruce up the place. I was on a very small decorating budget and I strictly believe in the saying, "necessity is the mother of all inventions" or "I need it and so I will make it." If I can't afford designer throw pillows, then it's time to break out the sewing machine.

I've always loved the monogram look, which is becoming more and more popular these days. And it's no wonder as who doesn't like things personalized?  With double sided fusible webbing, it's really easy to create your own appliques. I may be appliqueing many more things around the house. I'm looking at you, boring couch!  Huzzah!

I decided to add the image of the deer head because I love incorporating animals into my projects.  I really love the look of the deer's antlers enclosing the monogram.  Also, I strongly believe that fabric selection can take an average pillow to an amazing pillow.  I believe the fabric, in this case, gave the pillow its own unique style and it totally fits with my apartment. This pillow is filled with polyfil stuffing and a super easy project for beginners