Precuts of fabric is a fantastic way to get a range of different prints without having to get big pieces of fabric. I love 2 1/2" strips- called Jelly Rolls or Rollie Pollies. They are versatile and useful and oh so fun! This Bloom strip pillow uses 2 1/2" strips and a little bit of fabric to make a gorgeous statement piece that will be sure to shine in your decor!
Bloom Strip Pillow Tutorial:
Supplies:
2 1/2" strip precut fabric- I am using Garden Party by Keera Job for Riley Blake Designs
1/3 yard fabric for the back of the pillow
1/8 yard white fabric for the background of applique
1/3 yard muslin or solid fabric for backing pillow front
Select 13 strips from the precut bundle- 12 for the pillow front and one for the applique letters.
Cut each of the strips in half along the length- to create 21" X 2 1/2" strips.
Arrange the strips for the pillow front as desired and sew together along the length using a 1/4" seam allowance.
Cut a 6 1/2" X 24 1/2" strip from the pieced fabric for the top of the pillow front.
Cut a 3" X 24 1/2" strip from the pieced fabric for the bottom of the pillow front.
Cut a 4" X 24 1/2" strip from the white fabric for the applique background.
Prepare Applique:
Print the pattern onto the paper side of the EZ print Lite sheet.
Cut out around each letter, leaving a slight margin around each one.
Fuse the Heat n Bond to the wrong side of the fabric for the letters- the last selected 2 1/2" strip.
Cut out each letter along the printed line.
Remove the paper backing from each letter.
Find the center of the white background strip (the 4" X 24 1/2" strip), position the letters just to the right of the center mark, make sure they are centered along the height of the strip.
Fuse the letters into place.
Sew around each letter using a narrow zig-zag stitch.
Assemble Bloom Strip Pillow Front:
Arrange the 6 1/2" strip, the applique strip and the 3" strip as shown.
Sew the rows together using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press the seam allowance toward the strip rows.
Cut a piece of Sew-in fleece to 13" X 25".
Cut a piece of muslin or solid fabric to 13" X 25"
Use the Spray n Bond basting spray to baste the muslin to the back of the fleece.
Use the basting spray to baste the pillow front to the front of the fleece.
Finishing the Bloom Strip Pillow:
Quilt the pillow front as desired.
Use your favorite method to create a pillow back for your pillow. I used this hidden zipper pillow back for mine and used some of the extra pieced fabric for the cover for the zipper.
Now, find the perfect place for your new pillow.
Maybe on your bed.
Or in a cozy nook in your house.
No matter where you put it, it is sure to be a focal point!
Happy Sewing friends! xoxo, Amy
Maybe on your bed.
Or in a cozy nook in your house.
No matter where you put it, it is sure to be a focal point!
Happy Sewing friends! xoxo, Amy
