I am not a sewer, I’m sure this pillow is not
made quite right. I’d love to learn how to sew
properly but I never take the time to
practice or read up on sewing.
I just get an idea and run with it, and however
it turns out is okay with me!
I love Moda Fabrics…they have so many collections and each and every one is beautiful.
I had a couple of their Charm Packs and decided to make this pillow.
I am terrible with giving sewing
instructions, but here it goes.
I used 24 blocks, sewn together 4 at
a time with a 1/4″ seam.
Arrange the blocks in a 6 x 4 pattern and sew
the blocks together in rows. When finished you’ll have 8 blocks down and 4 across.
Fold material in half, pattern sides together.
Sew the sides, turn right side out, slip in your pillow form and then close off your pillow in your favorite stitch.
I added the buttons to the center,
just make sure your needle is long enough
to go through the pillow.
Here is the other side.
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thanks for the instructions. I have a box of saved fabric squares for when I learn to sew. I think I can do this now too.
From one non-sewer to another , I think your pillow turned out great!
You did a GREAT job (I’m not a sewer either). I think they look fabulous. Love the fabric.
To cute. I love it. I can remember as a child having pillows like this but then you got away from the patch work look……but I love this.
I love this pillow … thanks for joining the linky party
Hugs,
Bj
It looks great to me! My blog today was about how I’m not a sewing kind of girl too. I left my machine out…..maybe I should try a pillow. I love the colors!
I’ve been sewing for many years, and I think you did a fabulous job! Love the color combination.
This is adorable! I wish I could sew!
I think it looks fabulous! I love all of the colors!
I keep saying ” Oh, how I wish I could sew!” I really need to give it a try. You have done a great job! Charming pillow indeed! Have a wonderful week.
Beautiful pillow!
So cute! I would love for you to share this with my Unveil Your Genius link party! http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/04/unveil-your-genius-link-party-6.html
(New linky every Thursday…each linky runs for a week)
Happy Sunday!
I like the way your pillow turned out!
I love this! I am glad you are not a sewer, I’m not either. You did an awesome job, this pillow is really adorable, and I love all the fabrics!
It’s so adorable!!! Found you via Keeping it Simple linky party
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
http://www.revolutionariesblog.com
It’s so cute! I’m looking for a sewing machine right now and I think this would be a good first sewing project for me.. I think your directions would be easy to follow too
I’m not a sewer either but I love this! Found you from An Original Belle linky party.
I have been teaching myself to sew the last week. I made myself a purse and than I went to Crafty Gemini on Facebook and made some of her beautiful pillow cases. I am going to have to give this a try!! They are beautiful!
Very nice. Very homey fabrics. And vintage-y sweet.
Looks beautiful! Thanks so mcuh for linking up to Mauvin’ Monday!
These are super cute! Don’t worry, I can’t sew either. I would like to though.
http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/
I love the patchwork look! You did a great job, even if you think you don’t sew well.:)
Such a cute pillow. Love the colors!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Round UP.
Rose @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
Very lovely!! You did a fabulous job!!
This came out great – You can call yourself a sewer!
Thanks for sharing at Beautify It Monday!
Beautiful job! I think you are definitely a sewer. Megan
Your pillow turned out so cute. I’m just learning to sew as well. Who knows anything will turn out at this stage. Thanks for sharing, liz
Very cute!! I have pinned this to my DIY crafts. Cherished Handmade Treasures Pinterest
Thanks for linking up to the Creative Corner Hop. I hope you will be back again next week!
Sandy
Cherished Handmade Treasures
Very cute, I love it!! I love charm packs too:)
Shannon@SewSweetCottage
Sarah if this is what you do not knowing how to sew, I can only imagine what you could create if you ever take the time to learn more. Fabulous job and I’ve been sewing for more than 40yrs. A pillow is the perfect type of project for a beginner, sew simple and little mistakes don’t show so you don’t get discouraged and give up. Very inspiring post!
Thanks so much for linking it at Frugal Treasures Tuesday! Hmmmm!! I’m supposed to help a friend start sewing soon. Maybe I’ll make it part of a running post to assist other beginners in taking that first step. -_^ What do you think?
I can’t sew either, lol…wish I could! However this looks so pretty, you did an amazing job
Great pillow love the patchwork
Beautiful pillow – don’t think you can call yourself a non-sewer anymore?!?
Cute patchwork pillow! Love the colors.
For not being comfortable running a sewing machine, your pillow turned out fantastic! The colors are delightful and the size is fun too!
Looks great!
I just love the fabric! It looks so enticing!
Wow! For being a non-sewer, like me, the pillow turned out fantastic. I wish I had the patience to learn. I’d love it if you shared at my new Tuesday party starting April 24th!
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such a cute pillow! Saying hi from Loves on a Thursday
cute! xo
So cute! Love the colors. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Hey girl, be careful. Soon you’ll become a quilt addict like me and be sewing up a storm. lol! Actually, I have slowed down alot. I have always enjoyed making pillows. Such a fun and quick way to show off cute fabrics. Thanks for linking to Share Your Cup Thursday!
Hugs,
Jann
Beautiful and you make it sound so easy. I bought a bunch of holiday fabrics back in December to do this kind of pillow and now I think I will be working on them in the near future. Thanks again for linking up.
Hugs,
Michelle
Love your pillow. Great choice in fabrics and love the patchwork pattern. PLacing the button in the middele was a really nice touch. Well done!
Love this!!! I just pinned it to the Pomp Party Board on pinterest. Thanks so much for linking it up. I love the fun patterns.
For someone who doesn’t sew, you did a fantastic job on this, would love to see what you come up with if you took an actual class! lol Thank you for linking it up to Project Pinterest, waving hi from the hills of North Carolina
LOVE the patterns too! So pretty! Thanks for linkin up to the party
I pinned it!
Looking forward to following your adventures!
Kristine from TheFoleyFam – Unedited
That pillow is just *sew* cute! Love it! Thanks so much for linking up to Project Pinterest!
well I would never know you couldn’t sew. That is adorable. I just love it!! Thanks for sharing at SweetTalkin’ Sunday!
Love your project!!!
I currently have a Craft, Create and Inspire linky party going on, i would love you to stop by and link up this project…
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_21.html
Claire x
Your patchwork pillow came out fab! I am on a pillow trip right now but I still keep it simple. Not sure I could accomplish a patchwork just yet.
Love it! The button really makes it!
Thanks for sharing!
–Katie
@ Creatively Living
Really cute! Thanks for sharing on my link party!
Your pillow is really cute – you don’t give yourself enough credit!!
Thanks for linking up to the Creative Inspirations Party at Embracing Change!
So happy you were here!
Stacey
Sarah–I can sew, but I don’t like to.
Your pillow is so sweet! you did a fabulous job.
thanks for sharing @ catch as catch can.
gail
I think your pillow is beautiful!The fabrics compliment themselves so well! Thanks for linking up at Loves on a Thursday!
It’s adorable! And what a great way to use up scrap fabric that is too pretty to throw away!
Super cute! Looks to me like you can sew just fine.
TFS at The Creative Corner Blog Hop.
Holly
http://hollysstampingaddiction.blogspot.com/
Sarah, so you say you’re not a sewer, but I say you’re selling yourself short! Your pillow turned out beautifully!
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and talent at Rook No. 17!
Best,
Jenn
Oh my goodness, this is incredible!!
I love your fabric choices. You just amaze me! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Not a sewer? It looks fabulous! Great job and thanks for sharing with us!
Take care,
Trish
Love the colors, Sarah! Beautiful! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
Beautiful pillow, I love the fun mix of colors and patterns! Thanks for joining us at A Crafty Soiree, I always love coming to see what you’ve been up to!
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Great looking pillow, Sarah! None of us would have been able to tell that you weren’t a “real” seamstress. lol
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Be sure to stop by tonight and see yourself featured.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Thank you for linking up this fabulous project!!!
This week’s Linky Party is up!!!! http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_28.html
I hope you will stop by an link up another lovely project..
Claire x
Love this patchwork pillow! I used your instructions and made a patriotic one for my couch. Here are pictures if you would like to see the finished product:
http://itsmylife-scrappysteph.blogspot.com/2012/05/patchwork-pillow-instructions.html
Just a note, you might want to change the 8 x 4 pattern in your instructions to 6 x 4 pattern. Thanks!
I absolutely love this pillow! I want to make something with a charm pack and this is motivating to take the plunge. I would love it if you’d stop by and link up at Off the Hook.
I absolutely love this pillow! I want to make something with a charm pack and this is motivating to take the plunge. I would love it if you’d stop by and link up at Off the Hook.
Wow That is absolutely awesome! Love the colors!!!!