I always enjoy making a fast and easy design that can be used for a pillow. This would be the perfect gift and takes no time at all to make!
I made this pillow using my AccuQuilt, the 3″ finished Half Square Triangle die and the Feather die.
I cut strips of fabric about 4″ wide and you can see that there is very little waste.
- 4 – brown/creme HST blocks
- 4 – green/creme HST blocks
- 8 – rust/creme HST blocks (photo shows the Sunflower print)
- arrange as shown below
Now we’ll make the feathers.
I cut my fabric just a little bigger than the size of the curved feathers and then cut pieces of Heat & Bond Lite just a hair smaller. Then fuse the Heat & Bond Lite to the wrong side of the fabric.
I want feathers curving in two different directions so I lay one piece of fabric on the die with the Heat & Bond Lite side down and the next fabric piece with the Heat & Bond Lite facing up. You will need a total of 8 curved feathers with 4 being reversed. It is easier to cut your fabric to fit 3 feathers and have the left-overs for something else.
Next do the same thing and cut 2 strips of the straight feathers. You will only use 4.
Now cut a piece of batting and inside backing a little bigger than your block. NOTE: I am using a old sheet that I pieced for my backing as it will be inside the pillow and not seen. I like a backing because I wash my pillow covers and don’t want to worry about the batting. Save your matching fabric for the actual back of your pillow.
This pillow was made using my 15-91 Singer sewing machine which is 60 years old and only has a straight stitch. I did a free-motion applique but you can applique your preferred way. I used a dark brown thread to accent the feather pieces.
Next I switched to a ecru thread and stipple quilted my background.
Trim your pillow to a 19 inch square. Then cut 2 pieces of fabric for the pillow back.
- 1 piece 13 x 19
- 1 piece 11 x 19
- Take each piece and fold one 19 inch side over 1/4″, press and fold over 1/4″ again.
- Topstitch
- Have a supervisor make sure you do the next step correctly. Simon loves this job!
Have your pillow top lying face up and then lay the 11 x 19 piece face down on your pillow front. Next put the 13 x 19 inch piece face down on top of the 11 x 19 inch piece. Pin and stitch a 1/2 inch seam around the pillow. Remove pins, trim the corners and turn right side out.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, now I just have to figure out a name for the pillow. I think I am seeing a couple more things made with the other HST’s on my design wall and a giveaway coming so stop back.
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alejandra
Great pillow to make, and an awesome tutorial, love your stiches in your singer!!
thanks for sharing
VickiT
Wow. What a beautiful pillow and awesome tutorial. Thank you so much.
shopannies
so super cute
Julie Kaye from KS
Beautiful pillow and great tutorial. I may need one of those pillows to go with my Christmas quilt.
Maggie
luv luv it, i don't have an accuquilt I have a cuttlebug will try it.
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Ellen
Wonderful!
Robin Norgren
what beautiful work you have done here! Popping over to say HELLO from Blogtoberfest.
Denise :)
Hmmm…I think I may need a Go! LOL! Cute pillow and nicely down on the tutorial! 🙂
Chris
Sweet pillow. Thanks for the tutorial.
ANudge
What a wonderful pillow! An excellent tutorial, too.Thanks for sharing your pillow on Applique Thursdays.
Mrs.Pickles
Great pillow and great tutorial! Thanks for sharing. The Go sure looks like it makes things a lot easier!
Judy D in WA
Great pillow and fabulous tutorial!
I don't have that HST die yet but see it in my near future. ;o)
I love my Go! It makes cutting fun. Esp when I have helpers. :o)
Step-parent's Cove
Conni, I really like this pattern. It seems simple enough. I will keep this pattern in mind also. Once again you have made something so beautiful.
Have a great day!
How was the ghost hunt?
Della
Pat
What a great pillow design! I'd not wanted the feather die until I saw this…now I might have to get it!
Lorri
So beautiful. Have to try the feathers free hand, since I dont have a GO Cutter, yet. lol Thanks for the tut.
Stray Stitches
Beautiful pillow! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. You make everything look so easy 🙂
Sue
This is another great project and tutorial. I don't have the Go! baby, but do have the Sizzix big shot. Do you find you favor one over the other?
My Life In Quilts
This is a very good tutorial, thank you! I am hoping Santa will bring me an Accuquilter this Christmas, either Baby Go or the big one, so I am looking at all of the posts using them. I am pretty excited with anticipation!
Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives
Hi, Connie,
Wow, that machine really makes things go fast, doesn't it? I guess you really like it, as opposed to hand cutting and piecing?
I like little lap projects so I do a lot of hand work but I like that cutter!
The pillow is very pretty, the colors are very good together and the design is really nice.
It's really nice that you give us the tutorials for your project. My sister said that your leaf candle mat that I had on my blog post is really pretty. She ooh-d and ahh-d!
Warm Regards,
Susan
KaHolly
Precious pillow, Connie!! Something about that Go! that gets the creative juices flowing!!
Cherry Red Quilter
cute cushion Connie – love the design and the colours!
Jill
Lovely pillow! and a great tutorial to show how it's made! Love the picture of your sewing machine too! Very cool!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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