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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I love the soft colors. Beautiful tutorial! Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday! Hope to see you there next week.
Your pumpkin pillow is adorable!! You did a super job, and have inspired me to make one! 🙂
So cute! The texture of the sweater pairs well with the patches underneath!!
This is so beautiful. I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Great tutorial Lani! I will need to blow the dust off my sewing machine very soon!~Michelle
from a non-sewer- Makes me wish I could sew! I love the idea of adding the pumpkin from the sweater. Looks beautiful!
Very cute! I wish I had the patience for quilting!
Lani, 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!
Wow, you have some mad sewing skills! :). Beautiful pillow.
Great fabric choices, and awesome use of an old sweater! Pinning
What a sweet pillow! I think it was a great idea to use a thrift score sweater for the pumpkin. It looks great.
Lani 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
Love this project! Wish I knew how to sew. You make it look so easy! 😉
Your pillow is amazing! Love how you created the pumpkin from a sweater. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
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So 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.
I 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.
Oh my goodness, I love your pillow! Thanks for inspiring me friend xo
What a lovely pillow! A great tutorial too!
You’re so talented! I can’t get over how cute this pillow is! Love the color palette and simple charm.
Love the pumpkin pillow! Too cute!
Fabulous Pillow! So beautifully made! So fun partying with you!
Thank you so much Yvonne! I LOVE your Knob Top Pumpkins. They are TOO CUTE!
Hugs & Blessings …
Lani, thanks for hosting! Love your pillow tutorial!
Thank you Jann! …
Did you add a project to the linky party?
Yes, the how to paint furniture post.