February is the month of showing the ones we love how much we care.
A Valentine lumbar pillow would make an excellent gift for someone with a bad back,
especially with the word "LOVE" on the front to remind them that you care.
A Valentine lumbar pillow would make an excellent gift for someone with a bad back,
especially with the word "LOVE" on the front to remind them that you care.
It's so easy to make using the Crafter's Edge "LOVE" fabric die!
The cutting edges are not sharp!
Pillow size: 12" x 20"
Supplies used:
Four fat quarters - one white, one pink check, one solid pink
12" x 20" lumbar pillow form
Cutting instructions:
Cut 1 - 7" x 15" white, center block
Cut 1 - 7" x 15" interfacing
Cut 2 - 4" x 7" check fabric, border
Cut 2 - 4" x 21" check fabric, border
Cut 2 - 13" x 13", pink, back
Sewing/applique instructions: seams are sewn at 1/2"
*Tip: Use a heat resistant applique sheet to arrange your applique before applying it to your fabric. This helps avoid mistakes in placement. Just lightly press the pieces in place on the applique sheet and let cool before removing. Iron on right side of fabric following manufacturer’s directions.
*Tip: Ironing Heat n Bond Fusible Interfacing to the back of an applique block can help keep the threads from showing through fabric and make stitching small pieces easier.
Step
1: Center Block applique - Prepare the applique patterns using iron-on adhesive;
follow package directions. Iron adhesive pieces to wrong side of fabrics
following package directions.
Step 2: Cut out applique pieces with the iron-on adhesive's protective paper facing up. That way the design will be facing the right direction when you iron it on your fabric.
Step 3: Peel off paper liner
from the backs of applique pieces. Place applique, adhesive side down, on right
side of fabric. Press according to package directions until entire piece is
bonded. Let cool.Sew around edges of applique using a straight, zig-zag, or blanket stitch.
Step 4: Border - With right sides together, sew a 4" x 7" check fabric strip to each side of center block. Press seams towards border. With right sides together, sew 4" x 21" check fabric strip to top and bottom of center block.
Step 5: Pillow Back - Fold under 1/4" on one side of each 13" x 13" pink square and press. Fold again and press.
Step 6: Sew along edge.
Step 7: Place right side of front pillow facing up. Place right sides of
hemmed pillow backing face down on front pillow.
Step 8: Line up outside edges with
hemmed edges overlapping. Pin to hold in place. Sew around all outside edges with a 1/2" seam.
Step 9: Double stitch at folds. Clip
corners. Turn inside out; press edges.
Step 10: Place a pillow form inside and you're ready to gift it to someone you love!
Happy Valentine month!
