Instructions
Hi Janome Friends! It’s Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog and Instagram. Today I’m sharing my Charmed Pillow Project that I created with my Janome M17.
Perhaps you are like me and have lots of 5″ Charm Packs / Stackers in your fabric collection and aren’t quite sure what to make when you only have One 5″ Charm Pack/Stacker. I’m helping you solve that fabric dilemma today. With just one 5″ Charm Pack /Stacker you are able to make two Charmed Pillows (front panels) and they coordinate perfectly!!! I absolutely love making pillows as they are a quick and affordable project!
I used one Lighthearted Charm pack by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics to create both Charmed Pillows. For the Charmed Pillow: Option A … I used only the red/pinks/white fabrics from the Lighthearted Charm Pack to create an ombre design with fabrics . I absolutely love it!
For Charmed Pillow: Option B, I used the aqua, green, and white prints. I arranged the fabrics in a different layout to create a more scrappy looking pillow. I love that I was able to make 2 coordinating pillows using one charm pack!
Ready to make your own Charmed Pillows –
Charmed Pillow 18″ x 18″
Supplies For (1) Pillow:
- Charmed Pillow: PDF Pattern (here)
- (12) 5” x 5” squares. Label A
- (8) 2.75” x 5” rectangles. Label B
- 22” x 22” Batting
- 24” x 24” Pillow front backing *Optional. This fabric will be hidden in pillow interior.
- Backing fabric: Size will depend on preferred method for Pillow Backing Closure
- 20” Nylon Zipper *Trim to size
- 18” x 18” Pillow Form
*Fabric used in cover pillows: Lighthearted by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics
*You will be able to make (2) Pillow fronts with just one 5” Charm Pack / Stacker
Charmed Pillow Block Assembly
18.5” x 18.5” unfinished
Option A:
Option B:
— Piecing Instructions —
This project is assembled in columns.
Each column contains (3) A 5” x 5” squares and (2) B 2.75” x 5” rectangles.
A. Option A
· Sew together A + B + A + B + A. Column measures 5” x 18.5”. Make (4) Columns
· Press Column 1 and 3 towards bottom. Press Column 2 and 4 towards top. Sew Columns together as shown. Column 1 + Column 2 + Column 3 + Column 4. Unfinished pillow measures 18.5” x 18.5”
B. Option B
· Column 1. Sew together A + A + B + B + A. Press towards bottom. Column measures 5” x 18.5”.
· Column 2: Sew together B + A + A + A + B. Press towards top. Column measures 5” x 18.5”.
· Column 3: Sew together A + B + B + A + A. Press towards bottom. Column measures 5” x 18.5”.
· Column 4. Sew together B + A + A + A + B. Press towards top. Column measures 5” x 18.5”.
· Sew Columns together as shown. Column 1 + Column 2 + Column 3 + Column 4. Unfinished pillow measures 18.5” x 18.5”
Quilt and finish pillow with preferred method * (tutorial links below).
Both Charmed Pillows (piecing, quilting, and zipper installation) were created with my Janome M17. I absolutely love my Janome M17! It is so easy to use plus always has perfect stitches.
- Tip: Use the Janome HP 1/4″ foot for an accurate seam allowance for quilting projects. Don’t forget to use the HP needle plate too.
I can’t wait to see your Charmed Pillow. #CharmedPillow #ABitofScrapStuff
Zippered Pillow Tutorials:
- Reversible Pillow (Zipper on bottom): https://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/2022/05/janome-tutorial-reversible-zippered.html
- Exposed Zipper Backing: https://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/2021/10/tutorial-adding-exposed-zippered-pillow.html
Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!
Have a great day and happy embroidering /sewing / quilting!
Melanie Call.