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For my pillows, I used three prints from the Playroom collection, and I paired them with AGF Pure Elements solids in Raspberry Rose, Zambia Stone, and Parisian Blue. I used coordinating 50wt Aurifil threads too! I picked #2725 Light Wedgewood, #2588 Light Magenta, and #4661 Mint Julep.
I'll share a tutorial here if you want to make some of your own crayon pillows!
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Crayon Pillows
What you need to make ONE pillow:
1/2 yard print fabric (I used prints from the Playroom collection for Art Gallery Fabrics)
1/2 yard coordinating solid fabric (I used AGF Pure Elements solids)
(1) 18" x 6" Foam Bolster Pillow
Olfa Circle Rotary Cutter (this is optional, but it really helps to cut circles!)
Directions:
1. From the print fabric, cut (1) 16 1/2" x 19 1/2" rectangle.
2. Print the cone template HERE. Be sure the template prints at 100% scale (NOT fit to page or scale to fit, etc). Cut out each half and tape together along the vertical line. Trace template onto solid fabric. **IMPORTANT** CUT 1/4" AWAY FROM DRAWN LINE to cut out the template. This is the required seam allowance.
3. From the solid fabric, also cut (2) 1 1/2" x 19 1/2" rectangles, (1) 6 1/2" diameter circle, AND (1) 1 1/2" diameter circle. (If using the Olfa Rotary Circle Cutter, you'll set the measurement for half the diameter - so 3 1/4" for the large circle and 3/4" for the small circle.)
4. Sew the long solid rectangles to both ends of the print rectangle. Press.
5. Fold the circles in half, and then in half again. Finger press, then mark the folds. I like to use an air erasable pen.
6. Hold the piece from step 4 so that a solid piece is across the top. Fold in half, right sides together, so the two ends of the top solid strip are aligned. Begin sewing down the side, but stop just after the solid fabric! Repeat for the other end too.
7. Fold the piece in half, using the sewn line as the edge. Then fold in half again. Mark each of these spots.
8. Place the large circle inside the "tube" and align two marked spots. Stitch about 1/2", then align the edge again. Sew another 1/2" and align the edges again. Use the marked spots as a guide and pull or ease in the fabric as needed. Keep repeating until you get all the way around.
9. Fold cone shape piece in half right sides together and sew along straight edge.
10. Fold bottom in half then in half again and mark the four creases.
11. Fold the top in half then in half again and mark the four creases.
12. Place the small circle inside the small end of the cone, lining up the marked spots, and carefully stitch them together. Go just a couple stitches at a time before realigning the edges. Repeat until all the way around. Note: This is tricky. It took me several tries to get it acceptable. Do your best and don't worry if it's not perfect!
13. Use scissors to clip the curves about every 1/4" all the way around. Clip just up to the stitching line, but not through the stitches. Turn the cone right side out.
14. Fold the other end of the unit from step 8 in half up to the stitched line, then in half again. Mark the four creases.
15. Place the cone inside the end of the "tube." Align the seams on both pieces and begin stitching there. Stitch about 1/2", then stop and realign the edges. Repeat until all the way around, using the marked lines as a guide and pulling or easing in the fabric as needed.
16. Stuff the crayon end until as firm as desired (I used Poly-fil). Insert the bolster pillow form into the crayon. Fold and/or compress the foam to get it through the opening.
17. Hand stitch the opening closed.
Repeat to make as many pillows as you want!
After making the pillows, I made a quilt to match! But I can't share it with you quite yet! Soon!!
Let me know if you make any crayon pillows! I'd love to see what you create!!
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Fantastic tutorial. I like the advice in Step 12. Can't wait to see the matching quilt.
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