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Birthday Pillow & Mug Rug

1 Jun

I have so many projects to post and I finally have some time to blog again! It’s been a bit of a crazy year, good and bad.

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I recently made this pillow and mug rug for my mom’s birthday.  I used my skinny strip Kite Flight pattern (free at Robert Kaufman) to make the blocks and the pillow measures about 20″.

I put a lot of layers in my pillows to make them sturdy. I like to buy a pillow form that is 1-2″ larger than the pillow for an over-stuffed look, so the fabrics need to be able to hold everything in!   You can find my pillow tutorial here.  The back is envelope style and each side of the envelope has a layer of outer fabric, muslin and then the outer envelope is bound with double-fold tape (and why did’t I take a photo?!).

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The fabrics are Kona Cottons, Studio Stash by Jennifer Sampou, Blythe by Janet Dunn, Flea Market Fancy by Denyse Schmidt and Architextures by Carolyn Friedlander.

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I love making pillows as gifts.  Who can’t use another pretty throw pillow?  The mug rug should come in handy too because I know my mom likes to relax on the couch with a cup of coffee and a good book.

Have a good week, everyone!

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  1. Vicki says

    June 1, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! That is good advice about the layers.

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  2. Annabella says

    June 2, 2014 at 12:17 am

    It’s gorgeous – I love the colours and the block is beautiful.

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  3. Gari says

    June 2, 2014 at 5:47 am

    Love your pillow and mug rug. And I just went and got your pillow tutorial. I have made pillows but your plan has some finishing touches I never thought of. Thanks.

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  4. Melissa says

    June 2, 2014 at 7:23 am

    Love it! It turned out beautiful! I need to make some pillow for my house!

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  5. Martha says

    June 2, 2014 at 8:25 am

    They are both beautiful. I love the colors.

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  6. Heather @ Winding Bobbins says

    June 2, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Great gift! And awesome chair too, I must say!

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  7. Sarah @ Berry Barn Designs says

    June 2, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Love the colors you used in these, Janice – feels very tropical punch and summery!

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