Projects Pillows & Cushions
It doesn't get much easier than this. Cut a couple squares of fabric, sew a few seams, insert a pillow form or stuffing, hand stitch the opening closed. It's the fabric that makes a statement. Now's your chance to dig through the remnant bins at the store; this design takes less than a yard of fabric.
We love the red piping outlining the center square of this pillow. Piping is basically a thin piece of cord covered in fabric. It's often used along seam lines as an accent or highlight. You can buy piping pre-made in a variety of colors, or you can make your own. Either way, it's a great tool for adding professional punch to your sewing projects. Pow!
To add interest to an otherwise simple design, the center of this pillow features a traditional quilt block made from four triangles. Mix and match fabric colors and prints and this pillow will look brand new each time.
A bolster pillow adds a stylish contrast to traditional square throw pillows. The faux leather detail and piping give this one a sophisticated look. But it's not hard to sew.
A leather pillow is like a leather jacket. It looks great with many different styles. With faux suede you get the look of leather without having to use a special needle or having to visit your local tanner.
You should never dress like this: Stripes slashing across energetic prints in shades of aqua and chocolate with a faux leather accent. But it sure makes a terrific accent pillow.
Corduroy has an interesting texture and always makes a very comfortable pillow. We've upped the ante by breaking our top and bottom fabric into four separate squares each, then sewing these sets of four squares at right angles to one another to create a center diamond pattern with the wale. Now you have the cool comfort of corduroy with a sophistication you won't get at the discount store.
Patchwork is a classic quilting pattern, but you can use a mini version of it to create a colorful pillow. Want a vibrant and fun toss pillow? Use a different fabric for every square – 25 in all. Would a more subdued palette better suit your room? Stick to just four or five patterns in a similar tonal family.
We love this little footstool because it reminds us of those awesome dancing mushrooms from Walt Disney's Fantasia. Ours has yet to come to life, but we're watching it closely. You can make one to rest your dancing feet, using any sewing machine and our free template.
This is a super versatile pillow that will work any room. Simple choose your fabric patterns and colors to create the appropriate "look": novelty fabrics for the nursery, soft florals for a porch or sunroom, warm naturals for a bedroom or den.
