Age-old crafting methods are making a comeback, so we’ve put together a trio of jobs to try at home. Quilting aficionados will appreciate the pinwheel-patterned quilted pillow. though perhaps the most traditional quilting pattern of all, its green-and-white combination is as refreshing as a peppermint candy. Our checkerboard pillow, a simple weave of grosgrain ribbon, takes its motivation from the centuries-old style of woven-seat Shaker chairs; choose boldly coloured ribbon to update the look of this ageless classic. as well as gone are the days of utilizing crochet solely for rec space throws as well as infant cardigans. Our vibrant crocheted pillow cover is totally contemporary. So get crafting – granny would approve!
Project 1: Quilted pillow Cover
Materials as well as Tools
1/2 yd. eco-friendly cotton fabric
1/2 yd. white cotton fabric
Batting to stuff pillow
Thread
Step 1
Cut two 8-7/8”-square pieces of each colour fabric. draw a diagonal line across wrong side of one white square from corner to corner (Line A). draw a parallel line 1/4” away on each side of Line A (Lines B as well as C). location this white material square on top of a eco-friendly square right sides together as well as drawn lines dealing with up. sew along Lines B as well as C. Repeat for three other pairs of squares. press squares open with seam allowance to darker fabric; don’t press seam allowance open.
Step 2
Lay out squares so they type a pinwheel pattern. Take two of the squares, location right sides dealing with as well as sew together along one side. Repeat with other two squares as well as press seam allowances to darker triangles. sew the two rectangles together butting centre point seam allowance. Press.
Step 3
Cut one piece each of quilt backing material (we utilized the white cotton) as well as batting to 20”-square. Make quilt “sandwich,” starting with the backing, then the batting, as well as the pillow deal with up on top. Baste with all layers. Quilt, by machine or hand, pulling threads to the back as well as tying.
Step 4
Trim “sandwich” to 16-1/2”-square. cut pillow backing (we utilized the eco-friendly fabric) to 16-1/2”-square. right sides facing, stitch around three sides as well as 3” in on both edges of the fourth side, with 1/4” seam allowance. Trim corners, press as well as turn right side out. Insert pillow type as well as whipstitch opening.
Project 2: Woven pillow Cover
Materials as well as Tools
1/2 yd. orange canvas backing fabric
6 yd. 1-3/4” wide orange grosgrain ribbon
6 yd. 1-3/4” wide white grosgrain ribbon
Thread
Step 1
Cut an 18”-square piece of canvas for the pillow backing. cut 11 pieces of each colour ribbon to 18”.
Step 2
To hold ribbon in location while weaving, utilize a pinning board or sheet of foam-core board, as well as secure ribbons with pins. set out three vertical strips of white ribbon. Weave in three horizontal pieces of orange ribbon, developing a checkerboard pattern. Make sure each ribbon is tucked snugly up against the one next to it. Stick a pin with the end of each ribbon into the board as you weave. continue weaving as well as adding pieces up until all the ribbon has been used.
Step 3
Remove from board. Baste all around weaving, 1/4” from the edge, to keep ribbon in place. Pin woven front as well as canvas back together, right sides facing. stitch edges closed with a 3/4” seam allowance all around, leaving area to insert pillow type along one side. turn pillowcase right side out, insert pillow type as well as hand-sew the opening closed with slip stitches.
Project 3: Crochet pillow Cover
Materials as well as Tools
White “butterfly” mercerized cotton yarn
Pink “butterfly” mercerized cotton yarn
Crochet a simple square in “butterfly” cotton by crocheting rounds of single crochet. To accomplish the finely detailed lines, work all of the stitches into the back loops. add the diagonal lines that lead to the corners afterwards. put together the squares utilizing single crochet.