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Crimson Bouquet Pillow
Designed by Rhoda Nelson
Machine Quilted by Phyllis Reddish
Finished Pillow Size
18 1/2" x 18 1/2"
Number of Blocks and
Finished Size
1 Printed Appliqué Block 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"
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You Need:
... Baltimore Fantasy block print 13"
x 13" piece, centered on design
... Dark red vine print (inner border) 1/8 yd.
... Dark green texture (middle border) 1/8 yd.
... Dark red print (outer border, backing) 3/4 yd
.... Muslin 22" x 22" piece
... Batting 22" x 22" piece |
Other Materials
... Sewing thread
... Machine quilting thread, colors to match fabrics
... 1 pillow form, 20" x 20" |
Plan It!
We've kept the pattern for this pillow as simple as possible. Rhoda added
a
corded edge to her pillow, do likewise if you wish.
Cut It!
Baltimore Fantasy block print
... 1 square 11" x 11"
Dark red vine print
... 2 strips 3/4" x 11"
... 2 strips 3/4" x 11 1/2"
Dark green texture
... 2 strips 1 1/4" x 11 1/2"
... 2 strips 1 1/4" x 13" |
Dark red print
... *1 square 19" x 19"
... 2 strips 3 1/2" x 13"
... 2 strips 3 1/2" x 19"
Muslin and batting-cut from each:
... 1 square 19" x 19"
*Cut first.
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Sew It!
1. See Assembly Diagram and stitch dark red vine print 3/4"
x 11" strips to sides of Baltimore Fantasy square. Sew remaining
red vine print strips to top and bottom. In same manner, stitch dark green
texture 1 1/4" x 11 1/2" strips to sides; sew remaining dark
green strips to top/bottom. Stitch dark red print 3 1/2" x 13"
strips to sides; sew remaining dark red strips to top/bottom to make pillow
top.
2. Layer and baste pillow
top, batting 19" square and muslin 19" square for quilting method
of your choice. Phyllis machine quilted around each element of the printed
applique block and in the ditch in each border. She stitched a curlique
design in the outer border.
3. Layer quilted pillow top right sides together
with dark red print 19" square. Sew around outside edge using 1/4"
seam allowance, leaving 10" opening on 1 side. Insert 20" pillow
form and stitch opening closed. Note: Pillow form is larger than
pillow on purpose. It makes a plumper pillow.
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