State Pride Pillows

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Florida Pillow
• 2/3yd Florida fabric
• 2/3yd quilt cotton for backing
• 2/3yd white flannel


• California Pillow
• 2/3yd California fabric
• 2/3yd quilt cotton for backing
• 2/3yd white flannel
• 2 1/4yd home dec cording trim
• Off-white all-purpose thread
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
• Iron & ironing surface


• Michigan Pillow
• 2/3yd Michigan fabric
• 2/3yd quilt cotton for backing
• 2/3yd white flannel


• Ohio Pillow
• 1/2yd Ohio fabric
• 1/2yd quilt cotton for front and backing - red
• 1/2yd white flannel
• 1/4yd white Shape-Flex fusible interfacing
• 1/4yd HeatnBond
• 1/3yd Tearaway stabilizer
• 1 pkg 3/16" cotton filler cord
• Outline of Ohio about 8" wide


• Pennsylvania Pillow
• 1/2yd Pennsylvania fabric
• 1/2yd quilt cotton for backing
• 1/2yd white flannel
• 2yds home dec cording trim
• Off-white all-purpose thread


• Texas Pillow
• 1/2yd Texas fabric
• 1/2yd quilt cotton for front and backing, red
• 1/2yd white Shape-Flex fusible interfacing
• 1/2yd HeatnBond
• 1/2yd Tearaway stabilizer
• Embroidery thread matching the backing fabric
• Red all-purpose thread

DIRECTIONS:

1. Florida Pillow
2. Cut one square 19"x 19" each of the Florida fabric and flannel.
3. Cut two rectangles 13"x 19" of backing fabric.
4. Hem one long edge of both 13"x 19" backing fabric pieces. Press.
5. Place the flannel on the work surface and the Florida fabric right side up on top of the flannel.
6. Layer the two backing pieces face down overlapping the hemmed edges and matching the cut edges to the Florida fabric. Pin in place then sew all around the edge using a 1/2" seam allowance. Turn the pillow inside out and press.
7. Draw a line 1" in from the pillow edge all around with the fabric marker. Sew a straight stitch on the line to form the flange.


8. California Pillow
9. Cut one square 19"x 19" each of California fabric and flannel.
10. Cut two rectangles 13"x 19" of backing fabric.
11. Hem one long edge of both 13"x 19" backing fabric pieces. Press and put aside.
12. Place the flannel on the work surface and the California fabric right side up on top of the flannel to form the pillow top. Baste the trim on the edge of the layered fabric overlapping the beginning and end of the trim.
13. Place the pillow top face up on the work surface. Layer the two backing pieces face down overlapping the hemmed edges and matching the cut edges pillow top. Pin in place then sew all around the edge sewing as close to the trim as possible. Turn the pillow inside out and press.


14. Michigan Pillow
15. Cut one square 19"x 19" each of the Michigan fabric and flannel.
16. Cut two rectangles 13"x 19" of backing fabric.
17. Hem one long edge of both 13"x 19" backing fabric pieces. Press.
18. Place the flannel on the work surface and the Michigan fabric right side up on top of the flannel.
19. Layer the two backing pieces face down overlapping the hemmed edges and matching the cut edges to the Michigan fabric. Pin in place then sew all around the edge using a 1/2" seam allowance. Turn the pillow inside out and press.


20. Ohio Pillow
21. Cut one square 17"x 17" each of flannel and backing fabric.
22. Cut two rectangles 11"x 17" of backing fabric. Hem one long edge of both 11"x 17" backing fabric pieces. Press and put aside.
23. Cut a 9"x 9" square of Shape-Flex and fuse to the back of the Ohio fabric toward one end but being sure to capture the parts of the design you would like in your appliqued state of Ohio.
24. Trace the outline of the state of Ohio on the paper side of the HeatnBond. The state outline needs to be in reverse and the easiest way is to place the outline face down on a light box to trace. Another method is to tape the outline to a window (in daylight) with the outline facing outside then place the HeatnBond on top and trace.
25. Fuse the HeatnBond on the back of the interfaced Ohio fabric and cut out the state of Ohio. Place the Ohio applique centered on the 17"x 17" backing fabric and fuse in place.
26. Pin the tearaway stabilizer behind the fused fabric. Set up the machine for a satin stitch with a width of 2.5. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread. Satin stitch all around the raw edge of the Ohio shape to complete the pillow top. Remove the tearaway.
27. Cut the remaining Ohio fabric into six 1 1/2" strips on the bias. Sew the strips together forming one long bias strip and press. Use the bias strip to cover the filler cord to make piping.
28. Place the flannel on the work surface and the pillow top right side up on top of the flannel. Baste the piping on the edge of the layered fabric overlapping the beginning and end of the trim.
29. Place the pillow top face up on the work surface. Layer the two backing pieces face down overlapping the hemmed edges and matching the cut edges to pillow top. Pin in place and sew close to the piping all around. Turn the pillow inside out and press.


30. Pennsylvania Pillow
31. Cut one square 15"x 15" of Pennsylvania fabric and flannel.
32. Cut two rectangles 10"x 15" of backing fabric.
33. Hem one long edge of both 10"x 15" backing fabric pieces. Press.
34. Place the flannel on the work surface and the Pennsylvania fabric right side up on top of the flannel. Baste the trim on the edge of the layered fabric overlapping the beginning and end of the trim.
35. Place the pillow top face up on the work surface. Layer the two backing pieces face down overlapping the hemmed edges and matching the cut edges to the Pennsylvania fabric. Pin in place then sew all around the edge sewing as close to the trim as possible. Turn the pillow inside out and press.


36. Texas Pillow
37. Cut one square 15"x 15" of Texas fabric, Shape-Flex, backing fabric and HeatnBond.
38. Cut two rectangles 10"x 15" of backing fabric. Hem one long edge of both 10"x 15" backing fabric pieces. Press and put aside.
39. Fuse the Shape-Flex to the back of the 15"x 15" Texas fabric.
40. Trace the outline of the state of Texas on the paper side of the HeatnBond. The state outline needs to be in reverse and the easiest way is to place the outline face down on a light box to trace. Another method is to tape the outline to a window (in daylight) with the outline facing outside then place the HeatnBond on top and trace. Center the outline of Texas on the HeatnBond.
41. Fuse the HeatnBond on the back of the interfaced fabric and cut out the state of Texas. Place the Texas fabric (with the interfacing and HeatnBond) on the front of the 15"x15" backing fabric and fuse in place. The backing fabric is seen through the cutout Texas shape.
42. Pin the tearaway stabilizer behind the fused fabric. Set up the machine for a satin stitch with a width of 2.5. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread. Satin stitch all around the raw edge of the Texas shape to complete the pillow top. Remove the tearaway.
43. Place the pillow top face up on the work surface. Layer the two backing pieces face down overlapping the hemmed edges and matching the cut edges to pillow top. Pin in place and use a 1/2" seam allowance to sew all around. Turn the pillow inside out and press.