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Festive Decorative Pillow Project

  • By ANNA NYSTROM

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Boost Your Summer Creativity with a Festive Decorative Pillow Project

Celebrate Christmas in July by diving into a fun and festive crafting project: a decorative pillow adorned with felt leaf and berry appliques. This easy-to-make pillow brings a touch of holiday cheer to your summer and sparks creativity.

Project Details:

  • Materials: Felt for the leaves and berries
  • Stitching: Simple straight stitches for attaching branches and berries
  • Embellishment: Free-motion stitching for added dimension on the holly leaves
  • Versatility: These techniques can also be applied to create table runners, placemats, and more
  • Finished Size: 14” x 28” (35.5cm x 71cm)

Embrace the joy of crafting and get a head start on your holiday decorations with this delightful pillow project!

What you will need
Machine:
Tools:
  • Fabric Grip Mat 12” x 24”
  • Brayer
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Zipper Foot
  • Darning / Embroidery Foot
  • Seam Ripper
  • Thread (green, red, brown)
  • Straight Pins
  • Glue Stick (optional)
Materials:
  • Green Cotton Fabric - approximately ½ yard (0.5 meter)
  • Brown Cotton Fabric (for branch) - approximately 10” x 22” (25cm x 56cm)
  • Green Felt (for holly leaves) - one piece 11” x 24” (28cm x 61cm)
  • Red Felt (for holly berries) - one piece 4” x 12” (10cm x 30.5cm)
  • Fusible Interfacing
  • Zipper 18” (45cm)
  • Paper-Backed Fusible Webbing (for appliques)
  • Pillow Form 14” x 28” (35.5cm x 71cm)
Instructions:

Download Instructions here

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