Festive Decorative Pillow Project
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:
- SINGER® MOMENTO
- Sewing 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)