B Is For Baby Pillow
Designed by Rhoda Nelson
Finished Pillow Size
23 1/2" x 23 1/2"
(including ruffle)
Note: Cutting Template A/AR is given at full size (6 1/2" square). (Download Template Diagrams - PDF Format) |
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Fabric Requirements
Purple mottle (piecing, middle border) ... 3/8 yd.
Alphabet panel (squares) ... 2 full panels*
Green gingham print (inner border) ... 1/8 yd.
Lavender print (outer border) ... 1/4 yd.
Cream/lavender dot (ruffle, backing) ... 1 1/2 yds.
See-through template plastic (optional)
Pillow form ... 18"
*2 full panels (approx. 48") are needed to make the word "BABY". If you choose to make another word, you may need less fabric.
Planning
Add a final touch to the nursery with this lush, ruffled pillow! Made with the So Sweet, So Soft collection from RJR and easy to personalize, this pillow makes the perfect gift for the new mom. The alphabet squares are fussy-cut from a panel print. To fussy-cut, draw a 5 3/8" square on clear template plastic, including 1/4" seam allowance lines. Cut out. Center the plastic template on a square of the panel fabric and mark around edge of template. Cut out on drawn line. Repeat to cut a total of 4 squares.
Cutting Instructions
Purple mottle
... 8 strips 2" x 5 3/8"
... 8 strips 2" x 8 3/8"
... 2 strips 3/4" x 13 1/2"
... 2 strips 3/4" x 14"
Alphabet panel
... 4 squares 5 3/8" x 5 3/8" (fussy-cut)
Green gingham print
... 2 strips 1" x 12 1/2"
... 2 strips 1" x 13 1/2"
Lavender print
... 2 strips 2 3/4" x 14"
... 2 strips 2 3/4" x 18 1/2"
Cream/lavender dot
... 1 strip 6" x 200", pieced from 5 width of fabric (WOF) strips
... 1 square 18 1/2" x 18 1/2"
Piecing the Pillow Top
1. Referring to Diagram I, stitch purple mottle 5 3/8" strips to top/bottom of alphabet 5 3/8" square. Stitch purple mottle 8 3/8" strips to sides to make pieced square. Make 4 total.
2. Referring to Diagram II, position template on pieced square, aligning seams with marked lines, and trace around template. Note: Letters A and Y will be cut using Template A reversed (AR). Cut on drawn line to trim pieced square. Trim 4 total.
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