I call this our "jewel box pillow" because it features three rows of diamonds. But in the world of patchwork, a diamond is really just a square turned on point. So the complex-looking front of this pretty pillow is actually six simple rows stitched together on the diagonal. Fooled ya, didn't we?! We add piping and covered buttons to soften the angles of the diamonds and triangles. Joanna Figueroa's lovely Butterscotch & Rose collection is the perfect fabric choice. The colors are rich and creamy and the patterns elegant. But in true Joanna fashion, nothing ever feels stuffy or dated.
Butterscotch & Rose Pretty Piped Pillow #1 - Round 'n' Round
We got a sneak peek at Joanna Figueroa's lovely Butterscotch & Rose collection awhile back and had been noodlin' on how we wanted to use it. The colors are rich and creamy and the patterns elegant. But in true Joanna fashion, nothing ever feels stuffy or dated. Instead, she injects a modern energy into the charm of a nostalgic color palette. Like a cashmere sweater worn over your favorite jeans; it's comfortable and stylish in one fell swoop. We decided a trio of patchworked pillows answered our creative question. Today, download our free wedge pattern to make a pretty round pinwheel pillow.
Big Ruffled Pillows With Bow-Tie Backs
One fabric on the front, another on the back, a third for the ruffles and ties. Mix and match everything for a cornucopia of color in this tri-pillow tutorial. We've blended the great greens, oranges and browns of Pillow & Maxfield's Pretty Bird collection to create a rich fall palette. With a cute bow closure on the back, this set of 18", 20" and 24" pillows looks great from either side. Plop them against a plain sofa and watch the room go from boring to beautiful in the blink of an eye.
Moda Fabics' Lil' Rascals Storybook Bedroom: Tufted Floor Cushion
Down on the ground is where all the cool stuff happens. It's where cars race and roll, where balls bounce best, and where building blocks can spread far and wide. At 25" square, our tufted floor pillow tutorial is just the right size for a lil' sittin' or snoozin'. And, there's a handy carry handle so you can take it along on your next adventure. This is just one of the eight projects in our new Storybook Lil' Boy's Room Series sponsored by Moda Fabrics and featuring the nostalgic Lil' Rascals collection by Chloe's Closet.
Moda Fabics' Lil' Rascals Storybook Bedroom: Ukulele Pillow
'Found Fabric' Tutorial: Vintage Handkerchief Pillows
This 'Found Fabric' tutorial is for all our S4H friends out there who, like me, have a hankerin' for hankies. Although I haven't used one lately to blow my nose, mop my brow or bestow as a favor on my knight in shining armor, I still love them. They're little squares of highly-concentrated beauty, like miniature works of art. Dig out your collection and turn them into a set of one-of-a-kind vintage pillows.
Michael Miller Fabrics' Citron-Gray Nursery: Animal Appliqué Pillows
Our pretty piped pillow tutorial offers free downloadable patterns for a friendly elephant and a graceful giraffe. If you are clever with paper and pen, you can draw additional shapes and expand your zoo. For easiest appliquéing, keep curves large and smooth and avoid tiny points. These animal appliqué pillows are just one of eight projects in our new nursery series sponsored by our good friends at Michael Miller Fabrics, and are created using their new Color Story concept. We love the Citron and Gray 'Huevos' fabric we chose for the pillow backs and the elephant appliqué. Repeating circles that are chubby and sweet, like little soap bubbles.
Summer Fun: Outdoor Padded Roll-up Cushion
Around these parts, Summer is prime time for outdoor concerts. Seating for these events is usually just the grassy slopes of a natural amphitheater. You gotta bring something to sit on. A blanket is often too big and rather bulky to pack in. Instead, try this lightly padded, roll-up cushion in two great outdoor fabrics. It's filled with foam, which your bottom will like, and the outdoor fabric is weather and water resistant, which your white summer pants will like.
Pretty, Pretty Patchwork: Pillows
It doesn't seem possible it was over a month ago when I was at Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City. It seems like yesterday. They say the whole 'Time Flies' thing is a sure sign of age, but my goodness... it does go speeding by sometimes, doesn't it?! My head is still spinning with images of all the beautiful new fabric, and of course, all the incredible quilts that were on display. It got us thinking how fun it would be to collect some of our favorite S4H patchwork projects into one handy collection. And so, Pretty Pretty Patchwork Week was born. Today: Patchwork Pillows. Five beauties with something for every skill level.
Happy Mother's Day: Big & Little Pillow Pair With Ruffly Ribbon Ties
Give Mom a pillow duo that will add an instant splash of spring to her favorite sofa, chair or bed. Our side-by-side design sets off the the pretty Parisville prints with bold designer linen colors. And we love these double-ruffle ribbons from The Ribbon Retreat, which remind us a bit of lasagna. We used them as a lovely embellishment that not only ties into ruffly bow accents, it also ties the two pillows together into a perfect pair.


























