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Decorative Pillow with Holly Applique Embellishment
This decorative pillow is easy to make because the appliques are all made from felt! The branches and berries are attached with a simple straight stitch. The holly leaves are embellished with free-motion stitching to add dimension. The finished size of the pillow shown is 14” x 28” (35.5cm x 71cm) but you can modify these instructions to make a pillow any size you want. In fact, these techniques can be used to make table runners, place mats and much more. The pattern templates for the leaves and stem are included at the end of these instructions.
Materials
Everything you need to complete this project in one place. Use this convenient checklist to ensure you have all required materials in your sewing room, or take it with you when you shop for supplies.
- One 14” x 28” pillow form (approximately 35.5cm x 71cm)
- One yard (1 meter) of home décor weight cotton fabric for pillow
- ¼ yard (¼ meter) green felt for holly leaves
- ⅛ yard (approximately ⅛ meter) – or 1 craft felt square - red felt for holly berries
- ¼ yard (¼ meter) brown felt for branches
- 1 yard (1 meter) of tear-away stabilizer
- All-purpose thread for constructing pillow
- ¼ yard (¼ meter) fusible web
- Fabric glue stick
- Brown thread to match felt for branches
- Red thread to match felt for berries
- Green thread for free-motion stitching on holly leaves (two shades lighter than the green felt color)
- One 18” zipper (approximately 46cm)
- Darning/Embroidery Foot
- Open Toe Foot
- Zipper Foot
- Pattern templates for main branch, smaller branches and holly leaves (see end of these instructions)