Are you looking for an uncomplicated project for your Fall Decor? This Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow tutorial will have you sprucing up your Fall decor in no time.
Materials …
Enough background fabric prints to make 81 2-1/2″ squares (I used nine prints).
1/2 yard of fabric for back
1 yard of solid color fabric for lining
1/2 yard medium weight interfacing
1 yard of batting
An old sweater
Dark brown felt
Handful of polyester fiberfill
18″ x 18″ pillow insert
I chose nine neutral prints and cut 9 – 2-1/2″ squares from each print.
Arrange them randomly nine across by nine down.
Chain piece your squares together to make nine rows of nine patches.
Chain piece your rows together.
Sew your rows together.
Now you have a pretty patchwork top that should measure 18-1/2″ x 18-1/2″
Layer it with a piece of batting (19-1/2″ x 19-1/2″) and background fabric (20-1/2″ x 20-1/2″.)
Quilt as desired.
Trim to 18-1/2″ x 18-1/2″.
The back is envelope style, so you’re going to cut two pieces of fabric from your backing print (18-1/2″ x 13″), the batting (19-1/2″ x 14″) and your background lining (20-1/2″ x 15″).
Layer and quilt as desired. Trim to 18-1/2″ x 13″. Bind one 18-1/2″ side on each panel.
For the pumpkin, you’ll need an old sweater (mine was a thrift score find for $3), a pumpkin outline, and a piece of medium weight interfacing a little larger than the pumpkin.
Iron the interfacing to the inside of the sweater.
Pin the pumpkin outline to the interfacing, and cut out.
Cut out the pumpkin pattern in sections, lay on top of the pumpkin cutout, and trace the outlines with chalk. Top stitch over the chalk mark (so that you have a more permanent outline.)(
Pin in the center of the patchwork top.
Topstitch around the outside edge, leaving the center area open where the vine goes.
Lightly stuff with the polyester fiberfill.
Topstitch over the stitching you made previously, to give the pumpkin some texture.
Cut out the pumpkin top from a piece of dark brown felt.
Topstitch the outer edge and vertical lines as shown below.
To assemble, layer the backs and front, right sides together. Stitch all the way around. Fill with pillow insert.
Enjoy your new pillow!
Another project that will brighten up your home is the Thankful Banner/Bunting that I made for our mantel.
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Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
October 4, 2014 at 9:01 amYour pumpkin pillow is adorable!! You did a super job, and have inspired me to make one! 🙂
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
October 1, 2014 at 5:08 pmSo cute! The texture of the sweater pairs well with the patches underneath!!
Vanessa says
October 1, 2014 at 4:15 pmThis is so beautiful. I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Lepak-Dandelion Patina says
October 1, 2014 at 3:17 pmGreat tutorial Lani! I will need to blow the dust off my sewing machine very soon!~Michelle
RandiG@frugelegance says
October 1, 2014 at 10:26 amfrom a non-sewer- Makes me wish I could sew! I love the idea of adding the pumpkin from the sweater. Looks beautiful!
Erin @Magenta & Lime says
October 1, 2014 at 9:09 amVery cute! I wish I had the patience for quilting!
Lory at Designthusiasm says
October 1, 2014 at 8:37 amLani, This is lovely. I love your fabric selections. From the mixed neutral prints which coordinate so well, to the sweater appliqué – just great. It give a real hint of Fall with the use of that sweater. Great idea!
Kimm at Reinvented says
October 1, 2014 at 8:37 amWow, you have some mad sewing skills! :). Beautiful pillow.
Virginia Fynes says
October 1, 2014 at 7:59 amGreat fabric choices, and awesome use of an old sweater! Pinning
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
October 1, 2014 at 7:52 amWhat a sweet pillow! I think it was a great idea to use a thrift score sweater for the pumpkin. It looks great.
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
October 1, 2014 at 7:45 amLani how gorgeous! I love how you used an old sweater for the pumpkin! You were features this week on Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by to see your feature and link up again! http://bit.ly/1pFy5yI
Lindsay Eidahl says
October 1, 2014 at 7:31 amLove this project! Wish I knew how to sew. You make it look so easy! 😉
Glenna @ My Paper Craze says
September 27, 2014 at 4:39 pmYour pillow is amazing! Love how you created the pumpkin from a sweater. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
Glenna @ My Paper Craze
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
September 22, 2014 at 8:54 pmSo cute and cozy! I love the muted color scheme you used on your adorable pumpkin pillow. Such talented seamstress and quilter you are Lani. I’m in awe.
Paula@SweetPea says
September 22, 2014 at 2:27 pmI love your fabulous pillow! You are a talented seamstress and quilter. I can’t wait to show this pillow to my mom. I know she is going to want to make one.
Robin says
September 21, 2014 at 8:17 pmOh my goodness, I love your pillow! Thanks for inspiring me friend xo
Anne says
September 21, 2014 at 8:00 pmWhat a lovely pillow! A great tutorial too!
Sharon Hines says
September 20, 2014 at 6:17 pmYou’re so talented! I can’t get over how cute this pillow is! Love the color palette and simple charm.
Leslie @ House on the way says
September 20, 2014 at 6:00 pmLove the pumpkin pillow! Too cute!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
September 19, 2014 at 10:28 pmFabulous Pillow! So beautifully made! So fun partying with you!
Lani Padilla says
September 19, 2014 at 10:57 pmThank you so much Yvonne! I LOVE your Knob Top Pumpkins. They are TOO CUTE!
Hugs & Blessings …
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors says
September 19, 2014 at 9:27 pmLani, thanks for hosting! Love your pillow tutorial!
Lani Padilla says
September 19, 2014 at 9:54 pmThank you Jann! …
Did you add a project to the linky party?
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors says
September 19, 2014 at 11:18 pmYes, the how to paint furniture post.