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“Silly Goose” Fleece Pillow

February 29, 2012 Bunny Gates

I love making these pillows. All of my grandkids have some for their bedrooms and they love to cuddle up with them. For this pillow I used two pieces of fleece and embroidered one with a design from OESD’s “Words of Whimsy” embroidery collection #12292. … More

Upcycled Ring Bearer Pillow BERNINA WeAllSew Blog Feature 1100x600

How to Sew an Upcycled Ring Bearer’s Pillow

February 19, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

Create a beautiful yet simple Ring Bearer’s Pillow using upcycled fabrics from your family heirloom garments or thrift store finds. … More

“Be Still My Heart” Pieced Block Tutorial

February 11, 2012 WeAllSew

Learn how to make a very pretty pieced heart quilt block for Valentine’s Day from Jacquie at Tallgrass Prairie Studio. Turn your heart into a pillow, make a few extras for a table runner, or stitch up a quilt full of love.

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Just SEW It! A Pile of Pillows, February 9

February 8, 2012 Susan Beck

Join us on February 9th for One Pillow – Three Ways: Easy, Easier, Easiest! We’ll make one clean and simple, one with double cording detail, and a third with a mitered border. Choose that one you like best or make all three for a new look in your home. … More

“Blooming” Chrysanthemums

February 4, 2012 Kay Hickman

Boy, did I have fun creating this pillow using the three-dimensional designs in OESD’s Chrysanthemum Premier Collection #017! Parts of the design are heavily stitched, and when the embroidery is complete you simply cut through the stitches with a very sharp knife to make them “bloom.” … More

How to Make a Monster Pillow

January 16, 2012 Ashley Johnston

Who said monsters have to be scary? This charming fleece pillow is soft and squishy and makes a perfect bedtime companion.
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Craft Day Sewing

January 13, 2012 Debra Rutledge

About a month ago, a few of my friends started showing a desire to learn to sew. We had recently started gathering for a weekly “Crafts Day” and were discussing all of the possibilities for our activities. We decided on a pillow, one of the simplest items to make. … More