Pretty Posies Pillow
Congratulations to deeham67, whose comment "Pretty Posies" was selected as the "Name the Project" winner.
Brighten up your space with a handmade Pretty Posies Pillow. If you're looking for free pillow patterns to sew, this is the perfect project to try. The pretty colors will help you show off your personality and taste. Best of all, this pattern is perfect for beginners.
Materials:
- Fuse Creativity System Starter Set
- Cutting Mat 24 x 36
- Micro-Tip Comfort Grip Scissors No. 5
- Softgrip Pinking Shears 8
- Titanium Softgrip Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter 60 mm
- Coastal Colors Acrylic Ruler 6 x 24
- Fabric
- Needle
- Felt
- Sewing machine
Instructions:
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I am using a 16 inch round pillow here. I first cut my pillow cover front to be a complete circle using the Softgrip Pinking Shears. For the back of the pillow cover, I cut two circle halves with enough fabric overlap to form the pillow closure. I then folded and sew the straightedges.
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For the flower, I chose two fabrics: a plain pink one and a patterned pink one; and alternated these to form my flower petals.
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I cut 5 inch wide strips of fabric in the lengths of 112, 88, 72, 64 and 56 inches. I folded each strip width wise into half and ironed my crease.
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I then hand stitched each strip along one edge to form ruffles as seen in this photo. To form a circle, I placed one end of the strip within the other and pinned them in place.
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To form petals, I started placing my ruffled fabric circles along the outer edge. I then machine stitched the whole pinned ruffled outer circle onto the pillow front. I repeated this, till I had all five ruffled layers in place.
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For the center of the flower, I die cut three felt circles using the Fuse creativity system. I then trimmed a little bit off of two of these circles using the Fiskars Softgrip Sewing Scissors. I added these to the center of my flower and the pillow was ready!
- I then twirled some extra green fabric, laid it over my die cut circles, and I created the center of my flower!
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katefisher47 70905 4
Jul 14, 2013
wild rose pillow, and thank you for all your lovely ideas and projects
Vikylee
Jul 13, 2013
I like this one! Rather outside of the box...pillow box. I would name this "Flower Plush"!
kathypooh1 7164334
Jul 13, 2013
Directions need to estimate the yardage needed, and how you are to attach the green material to the circle. Focused too much on the brands of things used and not enough on directions on making pillow. Country Petals...
2jggoldie 5046966
Jul 12, 2013
Name: Pink Garden Party. Such a lovely way to make a room a true Garden retreat. Thanks, Georgeann
Sheilajeanne72644 7947541
Jul 12, 2013
Super site. I would name the spiral ruffle pillow (stairway to Heaven)!
kassie08
Jul 12, 2013
Love this "flower blossom Pillow" pattern. Looks great on my Grand daughters bed! (Or "blossom time" pillow)
kathypooh1 7164334
Jul 12, 2013
Pink Country Flower Pillow. Or just Country Flower Pillow. So pretty.
lexi4fun30 3950936
Jul 12, 2013
This pillow is just gorgeous, so the proper name would be Blossom of Beauty!!! I rate it a #5 for beauty, fullness and color. thanks, Cynthia Helms
froggyfrench7 8460 794
Jul 12, 2013
In Europe the Poppy is a symbol of our Veterans and the sacrifice they make.This project reminds me of a poppy, so I thought You could consider naming this the Peace Poppy or Freedom Poppy or some such this. And what a tribute it could be to those that serve.
nitamiester
Jul 11, 2013
I think "WHEEL OF COLOR PILLOW" IS PERFECT BE CAUSE THAT IS WHAT IT IS!!
gletan 6749949
Jul 11, 2013
As soon as I saw this cute pillow I thought of a pair of pantaloons, hence I would call it the "Pantaloon Pillow".
Crafter 5519426
Jul 11, 2013
I would call this pillow "A Fresh Burst of Spring". It's so pretty, If I would make one it would have pastel ruffles in green pink, blue, yellow, white, then it would really look like spring. Marsha Long.
sewbusy
Jul 11, 2013
concentric ruffles pillow project! i'd hitch up my ruffler for all that yardage!
lrossell42gmailcom
Jul 11, 2013
At first glance of the picture, I thought was a large Dahlia, so I would name it "Giant Dahlia"
TUFFY1 1104253
Jul 11, 2013
I immediately thought of the flower my pastor and his wife grew in their garden, Dalia. Mary Ann McGinnis
ttcrawford 8008386
Jul 11, 2013
Nice design. Reverse Watermelon Pillow was my first thought for a name, Rind Center Summer Pillow the second. ttcraw
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Jul 11, 2013
strawberry parfait
sandyandcurtis 043 3108
Jul 11, 2013
Ruffled Beauty! Would be a great name for such a great looking pillow!!!!
thecraftstudio 438 4657
Jul 11, 2013
I name this pillow PRUFFLE and God Bless all who sleep on her. Beryl Taylor, The Craft Studio, 33 Shawbridge Street Clitheroe Lancashire Englland
bdowell 9689521
Jul 11, 2013
"Best in class" In white could be called "Christmas Rose" In red could be "Valentine Rose"
elgingranny 974857 6
Jul 10, 2013
My name for this awesome pillow was made yesterday..it was ruffled rose
BarbaraC
Jul 10, 2013
Sorry for the multiple name submissions - I had trouble getting it to respond and guess I overdid!
koffeesam
Jul 10, 2013
A Ruffle by any other name becomes a rose. So Summer Roses Pillow. I think I'll steal this idea and make some small flowers for a wall hanging too.
redcarlady 4267414
Jul 10, 2013
I would like to name the pillow project. I would call it a Peony Pillow. W Rogers
yarnmiss 0915621
Jul 10, 2013
How about Floral Delight, or Garden's Rose or Rose Garden or Carnation Pillow. saying ruffled pillow is too plain, it reminds me of flowers, especially the extra petaled ones. Teresa
blhappys3 6245307
Jul 10, 2013
I have three names for this they are:Eternity ruffled pillows and mounds of colors ruffled pillow; /Ruffled color popper pillows
carolostrowski 562 4804
Jul 10, 2013
I think we should name it Peonies Blooming Flower Pillow.
Rosemarie 46
Jul 10, 2013
My Loving Ruffling Posting Pillow. I choose this because instead of the rosette in the center I would place velcro dots around the edge and print pictures of a special loved one on fabric and velcro it to the center. this would be great decorations for birthdays, graduations, showers. Small potpourri pillows could be done this way, too.
jolenesue 5063257
Jul 10, 2013
Ruffle flower pillow or Vintage ruffle pillow would be my choice.
ginatek
Jul 10, 2013
I suggest the name of this pillow to be: Pillow Blossom. I am going to enjoy making this pillow and I love it!
janetkendall 60490 68
Jul 10, 2013
It reminds me of a rosette awarded to prize-winners so how about 'prize-winner pillow'. Beautifull design, thank you.
boopabetty
Jul 10, 2013
I think a perfect name is The Blooming Pillow! Cute pillow. I've made something similar with no backing and I use it as a hotplate!
melodyschipper 943 6563
Jul 10, 2013
I have saved the instructions and called it 'Carnation Cushion'
firewave 2910416
Jul 10, 2013
Ruffle of Love..... making this pillow for on a bed showing the layers as a ruffle ring of love, the center is the beginning and extends the ruffles of love
tealia 4903479
Jul 10, 2013
I would call it "blooming ruffles". It's very pretty and I like it a lot.
jacqueslangi 25043 32
Jul 10, 2013
I call it 'Round ruffled pillow' It will go well with some African print cotton materials I have. I MUST try this!
kathynwll 2660003
Jul 10, 2013
I think the name of this no name pillow pattern should be The Ruffle Rose.
annamchannel 06121 27
Jul 10, 2013
I'd name it 'Ring Around A Rose'. It looks like a rose blossom in full bloom
SusieLovesToCraft
Jul 10, 2013
Pretty Ruffle Flower (Didn't want to put a color to it, as this would look beautiful in other color schemes!)
Kelleyc29 5222159
Jul 09, 2013
I would call it the Double Zinnia pillow. :-) It's very pretty!
alexisnana 2560004
Jul 09, 2013
pink ruffles princess pillow . I will be making this for my grandbaby may use some of my pink clothes and her pink clothes . Ruby
afishartist4u2 971 9950
Jul 09, 2013
Pretty,Pink Peony Pillow is a beautiful pillow that appears to be fairly easy! It would look gorgeous on my bed (or anyone else's)that likes frilly! Thank you for sharing it! I rate this project a 10+!
jojo0301
Jul 09, 2013
PRETTY IN PINK POWDER PUFF PILLOW REMINDS ME OF A CHRYSANTHEMUM ROUND, FULL, FLUFFY SOMETHING NICE AND SOFT TO SINK YOU HEAD INTO I'D LIKE TO MAKE 2 OF THEM FOR MY NEW BEDSET I'LL BE MAKING. THIS WEBSITE IS AWESOME WITH SO MANY TALENTED PEOPLE
wildnrestless 7213 447
Jul 09, 2013
Hi! First thing that came to my mind was: Pretty as a Daisy. Good luck in deciding a name!
Nancyfromaus
Jul 09, 2013
Love the pillow, My first thought was Pretty Ruffled Pillow Thanks Nancy
deeders 0434000
Jul 09, 2013
So pretty, just like the peonies that are blooming out in the garden. Pink Peony Pillow is my name suggestion. It looks lovely on my guest bed.
debrebel 0932408
Jul 09, 2013
Fluffy Ruffle Rose Fantasy (FRRF ;) ) This is simple, awesome, and going to happen and reside on my couch in the very near future. I have a bunch of strips left over from a quilt in pinks and this is PERFECT. Thank you for such a cool pattern!
jadesmommy5
Jul 09, 2013
I am from the late 60's and 70's era and when I first saw this pattern all I thought was "Flower Power Pillow," we use to draw this same pattern on anything we could get our hands on, even our faces and color them in bright pinks and oranges! So I think it would be "groovy" if you called it "Flower Power Pillow"
doodlebug62 702451 4
Jul 09, 2013
It looks like a carnation.....So I say the name should be the carnation pillow
achavestie 5044405
Jul 09, 2013
I like Rosetta pillow. It sound very Italian. But I think English Rose Pillow is classy too.
nanny821 0189199
Jul 09, 2013
This looks like a "Prissy Pillow" My name for this pillow is Prissy Pillow.
Phoenix388
Jul 09, 2013
"Rosa Volant" means Rose Ruffle in Italian. Love this pillow, I can see it in a variety of colors!!
Princess Baby Jane
Jul 09, 2013
I like sagehensally name. Ring Around The Rosey. A name for for a fun and easy project
shirleycribbins 12 73617
Jul 09, 2013
" Beautiful Peony Rose " is my name for this pillow. I'm going to make it.
turveyfamily 72761 08
Jul 09, 2013
How about the Rose or Rosette Pillow as it looks like a Rose or Rosette when its completed
sagehensally 12811 62
Jul 09, 2013
I like the name of Ring Around the Rosey in Pink. Just reminds me of a perfect Rose in bloom!
ladybugninenine 07 54338
Jul 09, 2013
You should name it....pretty ruffled pink peony. It is a great idea...thanks for all the patterns you make available to us.
jennfred583 962622 3
Jul 09, 2013
When I saw this pillow, the first thing that came to mind was "Peony Perfect." It's a cute pillow.
dinana 9172086
Jul 09, 2013
what a cute decorator pillow for a bed....i would call it a "Ruffled Rester". So cute!!!
jhorton59
Jul 09, 2013
Sorry, but the first thing that comes to my mind is an ugly pillow that is trying to pretend its a flower. No way could you lay on it comfortably.
sunshinedahlia 544 9559
Jul 09, 2013
I would call this Dahlia Bloom. It looks like the dahlia's that bloom in my garden.
Grannies Trunk Ju nque another woman s trash
Jul 09, 2013
"Ruffles'nbloom" is what comes to mind first. It is great and I can picture it in many different colors. grannierhonda
kimhodgon 7341411
Jul 09, 2013
The Rosette Pillow. It reminds me of the Rosettes we used to win showjumping at the local show.
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