Handstitched Appliqué Pillow Sewing Pattern Download

By Alex Woodbury

From Stitch Summer 2013

This large, square, funky pillow with an appliqué technique has a fresh, urban sophistication.

Raw-edged petals are laid over each other in fresh, bold prints and handstitched to the main layer, with added surface handstitching details for layers of embellishment.

Fabric
— 1⁄2 yd cotton fabric for pillow front and
pillow back
— 1⁄4 yd each of five assorted cotton
prints

Other Supplies
— Templates:
— Large/Small Petal (A)
— Large/Small Heart (B)
— Large Small Center (C)
— Coordinating cotton thread
— 16″ × 16″ pillow form
— Wool thread for handstitching
(shown: 12 wt Lana Wool by Aurifil)
— Handsewing needle
— Temporary fabric spray adhesive
(such as 505 Spray and realistic Fix
Temporary Fabric Adhesive)

FINISHED SIZE
16″ × 16″