# Spelling Cushions Alphabet Pillows are a Soft and Cuddly Means of Communication By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabet-pillows References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2009/10/alphabet-pillows.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=29659026) These alphabet pillows are made from recycled suit jackets. The cushions can be customized with buttons, pockets and [different materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover). All of the letters are custom made, so font and size could also be adjusted. If you want a not-so-subtle way of telling someone something, spell it out on their [bed or couch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillo-sofa). The lower-case alphabet pillows are roughly 10” x 14” inches. Each pillow is $65 plus shipping so if you are intending to use the alphabet pillows to spell out something important, keep it brief. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Home Decor:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more eco-friendly home decor products by repurposing materials like recycled suit jackets. - **Customizable Soft Goods:** Customers are looking for unique products they can personalize to their taste, so businesses can offer customizable options for pillows and other soft goods. - **Personalized Messaging:** There is a growing trend of using personalized messaging in home decor, which offers opportunities for businesses to create items that can spell out personalized messages like these alphabet pillows. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** This trend offers opportunities for companies in the home decor industry to create unique products like customizable pillows made from upcycled materials that offer personalized messaging. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Upcycling materials like recycled suit jackets for these pillows may offer opportunities for companies in the eco-friendly products market to explore more sustainable options. - **Customized Gift Market:** The customizable nature of these pillows may create opportunities for businesses in the customized gift market to offer personalized gifts that customers can give for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Flexible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-pillow.md) - [Weighted Knot Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugget.md) - [Diamond Lattice Support Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-pillow-3d.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Emotive Plush Sunflower Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-terps.md) - [Exuberant Love-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-dro-designs.md) - [Fuzzy Oversized Neck Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffy-nook-pillow.md) - [Customizable Pocket Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md)