Jewel Pillow file:///fileserver/Files/Source/ELProjects/html/PR1980.html[4/7/2016 1:51:12 PM] Jewel Pillow This combination of machine embroidery and classic quilt techniques results in a magnificent pillow. Fabric is pieced together to mimic a faceted jewel, framing an embroidery design. Bright colors and elegant designs make it the perfect addition to your home decor. Project Needs & Notes - 18" x 18" high pillow form - 5/8 yard cotton fabric (lightest color -- for front embroidered piece, borders, and inner lining) - 1/2 yard cotton fabric (medium color -- for front pieces and back) - 1/4 yard cotton fabric (dark color -- for middle front pieces and borders) - 1/4 yard polyester shantung - 19" x 19" piece of cotton batting (I prefer Warm & Natural brand) - Nylon monofilament thread - Medium-weight (2.5 ounce) cutaway stabilizer - Temporary spray adhesive (like Gunold KK100) - Air-erase pen for marking - Rotary cutter and cutting pad For this tutorial, I used the small size of the Mehndi Elephant Spray design. Browse through the many Embroidery Library designs to find something that matches your preference and decor. For the best fit, choose designs that are of a circular or rectangular shape, and 5" x 6 1/2" or smaller. Finished Size: 18" x 18" This project was featured in the following: Pillow Party Trunk Show 2 Video Using different shades of fabric adds to the faceted jewel effect. Three different colors of fabric are used: light, medium, and
This combination of machine embroidery and classic quilt techniques results in a magnificent pillow. Fabric is pieced together to mimic a faceted jewel, framing an embroidery design. Bright colors and elegant designs make it the perfect addition to your home decor.
Project Needs & Notes
- 18" x 18" high pillow form - 5/8 yard cotton fabric (lightest color -- for front embroidered piece, borders, and inner lining) - 1/2 yard cotton fabric (medium color -- for front pieces and back) - 1/4 yard cotton fabric (dark color -- for middle front pieces and borders) - 1/4 yard polyester shantung - 19" x 19" piece of cotton batting (I prefer Warm & Natural brand) - Nylon monofilament thread - Medium-weight (2.5 ounce) cutaway stabilizer - Temporary spray adhesive (like Gunold KK100) - Air-erase pen for marking - Rotary cutter and cutting pad
For this tutorial, I used the small size of the Mehndi Elephant Spray design. Browse through the many Embroidery Library designs to find something that matches your preference and decor. For the best fit, choose designs that are of a circular or rectangular shape, and 5" x 6 1/2" or smaller. Finished Size: 18" x 18"
This project was featured in the following: Pillow Party Trunk Show 2 Video
Using different shades of fabric adds to the faceted jewel effect. Three different colors of fabric are used: light, medium, and
Draw a 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" diamond on the lightest color cotton fabric. This will be the center of the pillow.
Draw lines connecting the corners.
Print the design from embroidery software to make a template. If you don't have software to make templates, use Wilcom's TrueSizer, a free program.
Place the template so that the center point is directly over the center of the diamond on the fabric.
Make sure the design will fit well within the diamond. There should be at least one inch of space between the outer edges of the design and the sides of the diamond.
Remove the template.
Spray the cutaway stabilizer with temporary adhesive.
Smooth the fabric on top and hoop the fabric and stabilizer together.
Align the marks on the hoop with the marks on the fabric.
Cut two pieces of the light color fabric to 11 3/8" x 2 1/4".
Align the fabric pieces on top of the assembled center-and-corner piece, right sides together, along the top and bottom edges of the fabric.
Pin in place. Sew a 1/4" seam along the pinned edges. Press the seams.
To create the upper and lower corner pieces that are placed at the ends of each border, cut two squares from the light color fabric, and two squares from the dark color fabric.
Cut the squares to 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".
Then, cut the squares in half diagonally to make triangles.
Pair the pieces light and dark, right sides together.
Pin in place and sew a 1/4" seam along the long side edges.
Press the seams.
To prepare the fabric for the inner side borders, cut two pieces of the dark color fabric to 2 1/4" x 11 1/4".
Align the assembled upper and lower corner pieces on top, right sides together. Place the pieces so that the light-colored sides are with the short ends of the border pieces, as shown.
medium color is used in this example) to 12" x 19".
On both pieces, fold one of the long edges over 1/2" to the wrong side and press. Fold the fabric over 1/2" again and press.
Sew a seam along the folded edges.
Lay the front piece flat with the right side facing up. Align the back pieces on top, right sides together, with the folded edges facing inwards and with the back pieces overlapping.
Align the outer edges of the back pieces with the outer edges of the front piece.
Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam along the entire outer edge of the fabric.
To finish, turn the fabric right side out. Insert the pillow form in between the layers of the back pieces.
This stunning jewel pillow adds a colorful and classic look to your home decor.
