SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Pillow
• 1/2 yd total of assorted cotton fabrics
• 1/2 yd for back of pillow
• 1 yd batting
• 18"x 18" pillow form
• Rotary cutter & mat
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
• Iron & pressing surface

DIRECTIONS:

1/4" seam allowances
1. Cut three - 3", 2-1/2", 2", 1-1/2" and 1" wide x 19" strips from assorted fabrics.
2. Lay out strips in pattern starting with a 3" strip alternating fabrics to 1" strip.
3. Repeat pattern of widths until pillow top measures 19" x 19".
4. Trim ends even.
5. Cut batting size of pillow top.
6. Layer top of pillow over batting. Pin.
7. Quilt as desired.
8. For back of pillow – cut two – 15" x 19".
9. Fold under 1/4" on one long end of each piece. Press. Fold under again. Press. Top stitch.
10. Cut 2 – batting 14" x 19" to fit back pieces of pillowand baste to back side of back pieces.
11. With right sides together, place two back pieces over front.
12. Stitch around pillow with 1/2" seams.
13. Turn and press.
14. Insert pillow form.