Candy Corn Throw Pillow
Finished Pillow Size
20" x 20"
Number of Blocks and Finished Size
1 Candy Corn Block 7" x 7"
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Note: Click here to download Foundation Master for piecing Candy Corn Block. (PDF format)
Pillow Requirements
Assorted bright dots and stripes (block, pieced border) 3/8 yd. total
Yellow/orange dot (block) 5" x 11" piece
White-on-white dot (block) 5" x 6" piece
Black dot (block, borders) 3/8 yd.
Multicolor large dot (border) 1/2 yd.*
Black multicolor dot (pieced border) 1/4 yd.
Backing 24" x 24" piece
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
*Yardage based on specific fabric used. If you choose alternate fabric your yardage may vary.
Planning and Cutting
The strips for the multicolor large dot border are fussy-cut to center the dots. The striped rectangles in the pieced border have stripes running perpendicular to the pillow edge. To do likewise, cut assorted stripe 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles with stripes parallel to the long sides.
A knowledge of foundation piecing (paper piecing) is required for this pattern. For a review of foundation-piecing techniques, see Piece by Piece. In the Cutting Instructions, we provide guidance in cutting shapes for the foundation areas. The striped 6" x 8" rectangle for Foundation Area 1 is cut with stripes parallel to the short sides. Use an accurate 1/4" seam allowance during assembly, so the outer pieced border fits well.
Cutting Instructions
Assorted bright dots and stripes—cut a total of:
... *1 rectangle 6" x 8" for Foundation Area 1
... *16 rectangles 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Yellow/orange dot
... 1 strip 2 1/2" x 9" for Area 2
White-on-white dot
... 1 rectangle 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" for Area 3
Black dot
... 1 rectangle 3 1/2" x 6" for Area 4
... 2 rectangles 4" x 8" for Areas 5 and 6
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... 1 rectangle 2 1/2" x 4" for Area 7
... 2 strips 1 1/2" x 7 1/2"
... 2 strips 1 1/2" x 9 1/2"
... 2 strips 2" x 11 1/2"
... 2 strips 2" x 14 1/2"
Multicolor large dot
... 2 strips 1 1/2" x 9 1/2", cut on lengthwise grain (fussy-cut)
... 2 strips 1 1/2" x 11 1/2", cut on lengthwise grain (fussy-cut)
Black multicolor dot
... 12 rectangles 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
... 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
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Piecing the Block
1. Read Planning section in preparation for making the foundation pieced Candy Corn Block. Make 1 copy of Foundation Master. Referring to the fabric descriptions and patch sizes on Foundation Master, foundation piece Candy Corn Block (Diagram I). Trim excess fabric along outer dashed lines around all sides of block. Do not remove paper until instructed in Step 2.
Pillow Top Assembly
Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.
2. Stitch black dot 7 1/2" strips to sides of block. Stitch black dot 9 1/2" strips to top/bottom. Sew multicolor large dot 9 1/2" strips to sides. Sew multicolor large dot 11 1/2" strips to top/bottom. Stitch black dot 11 1/2" strips to sides. Stitch black dot 14 1/2" strips to top/bottom. Remove paper from back of block.
3. To make pieced border, stitch together 4 assorted bright and 3 black multicolored dot 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles, alternating. Make 4. Stitch 2 pieced borders to sides. Stitch black multicolor 3 1/2" squares to ends of remaining pieced borders. Stitch to top/bottom.
Finishing
4. Center pieced top on backing fabric, right sides together. Stitch 1/4" seam around all sides of pillow top, leaving 5" opening for turning. Trim backing fabric even with pieced top. Turn right side out, press, and stuff with polyester fiberfill. Hand stitch opening closed. |
