How to Make a Crazy Quilt Pillow
Choose the fabrics you like., Lay the fabrics out the way you want them., Sew the fabrics together with right sides (printed side) facing so that the seams will be hidden when finished., Cut the fabric mosaic to size. ,Repeat for a second piece of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the fabrics you like.
If they go well with the other things in the room, that's a bonus.
Each side of the pillow can be completely different, so be as creative as you like. , Some folks will just sew as they go and add pieces of material to whatever side they feel like.
Think random.
There is no wrong way to lay out the fabric.
Use your own sense of creativity., Continue until you reach the size of your desired pillow.,,, Good colors are orange, green, or yellow.,, Take care not to cut into the seam itself.,, If you don't have stuffing, look for it in craft shops, or use extra fabric scraps as stuffing material.,, Now you have a "funkalicious" pillow for you and/or your guests! -
Step 2: Lay the fabrics out the way you want them.
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Step 3: Sew the fabrics together with right sides (printed side) facing so that the seams will be hidden when finished.
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Step 4: Cut the fabric mosaic to size.
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Step 5: Repeat for a second piece of mosaic fabric
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Step 6: the same size as the first.
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Step 7: Top stitch the seams with funky
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Step 8: bright thread.
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Step 9: Sew both sides of your pillow together
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Step 10: leaving 4-5 inches (10-12.5 cm) of seam unsewn for turning "right side" out.
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Step 11: Clip the corners to the seam line.
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Step 12: Turn the partly sewn pillow right side out to hide the seams.
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Step 13: Stuff the pillow to the desired softness and thickness.
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Step 14: Slip stitch or blind stitch the opening closed.
Detailed Guide
If they go well with the other things in the room, that's a bonus.
Each side of the pillow can be completely different, so be as creative as you like. , Some folks will just sew as they go and add pieces of material to whatever side they feel like.
Think random.
There is no wrong way to lay out the fabric.
Use your own sense of creativity., Continue until you reach the size of your desired pillow.,,, Good colors are orange, green, or yellow.,, Take care not to cut into the seam itself.,, If you don't have stuffing, look for it in craft shops, or use extra fabric scraps as stuffing material.,, Now you have a "funkalicious" pillow for you and/or your guests!
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