On the great blog Made by Joel, when we found a post that began: “I was drawing…just for fun.”  We love to hear about people experimenting, with no particular destination in mind. In the end, he took one of the drawings and turned it into a little pillow for one of his kids.

He also mentioned his favorite fabric pens, and we appreciate the tip. Joel Henriques is one of those amazing souls whose advice we always trust. Looking at his improvised drawings, we’re thinking not only pillows, but shower curtains, placemats, window shades, coverlets and beyond… 

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copy this: paint a pillow…sofa…bedspread…curtain…