Quilted Christmas Tree Throw Pillow
I whipped this quilted Christmas tree throw pillow up using fabric scraps and a Dresden Plate. I love when I can put my favorite little pieces of fabric to great use like this. This pillow makes a beautiful decoration and also is filled with memories, the memories of the larger pieces of the same fabric and the projects they created.
Supplies/Materials Needed
- ½ Yard Fabric for Pillow Back
- Fabric Scraps
- Dresden Template
My Favorite Sewing Supply List
These are the sewing supplies that I keep on hand at all times. They get used over and over again and again in so many of my projects.
- Sewing Machine – This one has FIFTY built in stitches!
- Thread
- Ready Made Bobbins – I am not a fan of making my own bobbins so I LOVE these.
- Fabric Scissors – These are great because they cut through multiple layers of fabric.
- Pin Cushion and Pins – The cuter the better. I love this hedgehog.
- Poly-FIl Stuffing for Pillows
- Poly-Pellets for Bean Bags and Weighted Projects – The POUR bag makes all the difference.
- Rotary Cutter and Mat
Directions to Make Quilted Christmas Tree Pillow
Step One
Sew fabric scrap pieces together to form a patchwork quilt that measures 12 x 16 inches.
Next Steps
Trim the sides using a rotary cutter on a cutting mat then iron.
Use the Dresden template and a friction pen to trace the pattern onto green fabric. Cut out. Cut out a small brown fabric rectangle for a trunk and a yellow fabric star.
Iron the pieces then pin them to the patchwork piece to create a Christmas tree.
Sew the pieces to the patchwork piece using a zig zag stitch around each piece.
Cut a 12 x 16 inch piece of fabric for the back.
Sew the patchwork piece to the back piece with the sides you want to be on the outside facing each other. Leave a four inch opening.
Seven Steps to Stuffing a Pillow
- Turn the pillow fabric right side out. If you are sewing a pillow, do most of the sewing with the pattern sides facing each other. Leave a few inches open on one side, then turn it right side out.
- Pull out a handful of Poly-Fil.
- Tease it apart into a fluffy cloud. This will help eliminate clumping.
- Push the Poly-Fil into the pillow, pressing it into the far corners and crevices of the pillow.
- Repeat steps 2 through 4, pulling out chunks of fiberfill that are similar size and consistency. Continue until the pillow is stuffed full.
- Sew up the open edge of the pillow with hand stitching.
- Squeeze the pillow all over, pushing around the Poly-Fil inside until it distributed to your liking.
Hand stitch the opening to close the pillow.
Ta Da! Be sure to check out my last two posts. They both have great ideas of ways to sew up some Christmas decor and cheer too.
XO,
Laura