DIY Project: A Pillow for Poppy

Dog Pillow

When I saw this graphic, on The Graphic’s Fairy website, I knew I had to use it to make a pillow.  This dog looks so much like our own dog, Poppy.  Poppy is a mixed breed of a lab and a flat coat retriever.  The feathery ears, the long fan-like tail.  The likeness is uncanny:

Poppy

This is the first time I tried the Citra-Solv transfer method on fabric.  These are the materials I used to transfer the image:

Reverse Image printed on a printer that uses toner 
Citra-Solv all purpose cleaner (available at Whole Foods)
Tape 
Paint Brush
Metal Spoon
Fabric of your choice (tight knit works best) 

I taped the image side down on the fabric and brushed a small amount of Citra-solv onto the paper.  
Then I rubbed  very hard with the metal spoon.  I did this for about 5 minutes.  Be sure not to peek as it will not transfer properly.  Here is how it came out:
To set the image, I ironed the fabric (it disperses the Citra-solv from the fabric) and used my new sewing machine to sew the pillow.  I chose to do a striped fabric for the back.  I thought it would add some beach chic to my French linen inspired graphic.  Here is the back:
And here is the front:
Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Linking to:
The Graphics Fairy
Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special{Primp}

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