Showing posts with label polyfil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polyfil. Show all posts

Friday, September 1, 2017

Basic Box Cushion Cover - For Chairs, Bean Bags, and Floor Pillows

Box cushions are easy to make and very versatile.  They can be used to recover chair and sofa cushions or made on their own can make great floor cushions, bean bags cushions, and pet beds.

One of the best things about designing projects for Fairfield World is that they send me free product that I can use to do projects like this to benefit individual classrooms at my kids school.  They sent me bean bag filler, poly-fil, and pillow inserts and compensated me to complete this project.  Dritz also sent me their brilliant Cut-to-Size Upholstery zippers.  All opinions, ideas, enthusiasm, and gratitude are 100% my own.

Depending on the level of support you need, you can fill box cushions covers with support cushion foam, bean bag filler, or poly-fil fiber fill.

And while these cushions found their home in a first grade classroom, these cushions also make for relaxing seating at home as well.

(Bean bag filler inside.)

Get the full tutorial, needed materials, and instructions to make your own Basic Box Cushion Covers on the Fairfield Site here.

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Cuddle Heart Pillows

These simple Cuddle Heart Pillows are so easy to make, you'll love them as much as we do.  I love the lush softness of the Cuddle Luxe fabrics Shannon Fabrics sent me for this project.  (Disclaimer, Shannon Fabrics provided me with the fabric and Fairfield provided me with the Poly-Fil and compensated me for designing this project.  All opinions are 100% my own.)   The rich textures give a boost to your home decor.  We chose to make ours in Rose Cuddle® in Red and Fancy Puma Soft Cuddle™ in Silver/Black for Valentine’s Day, but they’re so delightful, you'll want to use them year round.


Here's what you'll need to make your own:

For the full set of instructions, you can see my Cuddle Heart Pillow Tutorial on the Fairfield site.

Friday, April 24, 2015

I-Spy Pillows Kids Can Make

These I-Spy pillows are super fun because they're easy for kids to personalize either by the color of the fabrics you choose or by the pictures on the fabric.  These pillows are our new go-to-birthday gift at our house. (Disclaimer: I suppose it also helps that I work for Fairfield who gave the Poly*Fil and compensated me for this post.  All opinions and ideas are my own, and their products are so darn awesome, I'd use them anyway.)

The best part about these pillows is that my older kids can do most of the sewing themselves.

We live in a small town, and sometimes birthday invites come last minute.  These pillows have saved us several trips to the store, and they've gotten lots of compliments.

My kids love looking through all my I-Spy squares and choosing ones they think their friends will like.  The best way to get lots of I-Spy squares is through a swap.  Sometimes I have extra I-Spy Sets listed in my Etsy Shop.  You can also check with your local quilt shop for charm packs.

This last time, I got smart and took the photos for a tutorial.

Skill Level: Basic Sewing Skills - Great beginners project

Materials: 


Time Needed:  Less than 1 hour for an adult.  It might take longer for a child.

Note about Sewing with Kids:
You'll need to use your best judgement about when to have your child start sewing.  My three older kids (age 10, 8, and 6) are about equally good at sewing because my youngest has the longest attention span and most interest.  The oldest has a shorter attention span and has a harder time finishing a tedious project.  You really have to judge by your child's interest and attention span.  Also be prepared that a child might not have the attention span to complete

Directions:

Saturday, February 7, 2015

I Love You to the Moon and Back Pillow Tutorial - Valentine's for Boys

Valentine's gifts and decorations can be tricky for boys.  Even  though I know several self-assured boys who LOVE pink and hearts, lots of boys shy away from them.

And honestly, my favorite Valentine's gifts are ones that can last all year.  (If you agree, you might want to check out some of these other off-beat Valentine's projects I've done through the years.)

It's important for our boys to feel loved too and be told we love them...And what better way than with an "I Love You to the Moon and Back" Pillow.

Conversation Heart Reading Pillow - Tutorial and Free Pattern - Valentine's Pillow

It's always a good day when I can combine two of my favorite things...reading and sewing.  This fun Conversation Heart Reading Pillow does just that.

One of my favorite things about working with Fairfield is that I've been able to supply my kids' elementary school with fun pillows and cushions to make their classes more comfortable.  (Note: Fairfield donated some of the supplies and compensated me for writing this post, but all ideas, opinions are my own.)

It's especially fun when we can combine comfortable with encouraging learning, which definitely describes this pillow which is now at home in her 4th grade teacher's reading corner.

I've got my oldest daughter well-trained...she keeps her ear out for hints about what her teachers might like for their classroom.  She told me a while ago that her reading and math teacher really loves the Peanuts, especially Snoopy.  Can you tell from the bulletin board?
So when I saw some Red Snoopy Fabric a while back, I knew we'd be able to think of something fun.

Then Katie came home and said her teacher wished she had more Valentine's decorations and I knew the Red Snoopy Fabric would be perfect for a Valentine's pillow.

 And the pillow was surprisingly easy to put together, so I thought I'd include a tutorial and pattern.

Skill Level: Late Beginner or Intermediate

Materials:

Instructions:

Saturday, August 30, 2014

No-Sew "Braided" Fleece Pillow

This tutorial for a No-Sew Braided Edge Fleece Pillow is long overdue.  My tutorials for doing a "faux" braided edge on single and double thick fleece blankets are my two most popular blog posts ever.  I've gotten quite a few questions over the years about whether or not this method works for pillows.  It most certainly does and I've teamed up with Fairfield World to bring you the tutorial.  (I was provided with product and compensated for this this post, but all ideas and opinions are my own)

The best part is that there is no sewing involved and you get this fun braided look on the edge instead of the uncomfortable knots that so many no-sew fleece projects have.

All you need is a 16-in Poly-fil Soft Touch Pillow Insert (or other desired size) and 1/2 yard of two colors of coordinating fleece.

You can get my full tutorial and step-by-step photos on the Fairfield World blog here.
 
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