Border prints are exactly what they sound like they'd be: a wide motif band running the entire length of the top and/or the bottom of a fabric's design. A border print provides built-in drama along the edge of your chosen project, and is often used in garment sewing for skirts or in home décor for
Our plump little pillows have a pleated chiffon sash across the center to give the look of classic heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, but with zero calories! Hidden layers of batting and muslin keep our hearts smooth and round.
A pretty little pillow is a fast and easy way to add a touch of sweet color and design to the pillowscape on a bed, sofa or chair. Our banded bow pillow blends petite florals and sweet stripes, a nostalgic combination with a soft, romantic feel. We add a light interfacing to the bow, which
With its bright ribbons, rich red denim, and white piping, this bolster reminds us of a cozy Scandinavian sweater. Learn the steps for end-to-end button tufting. You’ll need a long needle and the ability to squish.
Today we're working "on the edge." Whether it's piping, fringe, poms or tassels; the simple addition of a trim around the edge of your pillow is a well-known designer technique. One popular trend is a solid pillow in a light or white shade trimmed with multi-colored tassels or poms. The number of trims to choose
I think anyone would love this amazingly comfy napping pillow. From the bed to the couch to the floor, our big, cushy pillow is the perfect way to rest your weary bones. We used a soft sweatshirt knit in a preppy color palette.
We call this our favorite “flora and fauna” set. The lush and plush pillows feature botanicals on one side, animal prints on the other. We originally used one of Anna Maria Horner’s most color-packed collections: 2012’s Field Study for FreeSpirit fabrics. Although no longer readily available, you really can never go wrong when browsing Anna
Like lumpy gravy, lumpy stuffed pillows happen when you try to go too quickly. Take a step back S4H Stuffing Students – our tools and tricks as well as a little extra patience pays off with deliciously smooth and professional results.
A bolster is a popular decorative choice for bed linens. Its long, rolled shape creates a distinct horizontal line, like a cushy fence holding in place all the pillows behind it. This 60” beauty spans the entire width of a queen bed.
$300 to $500 and up! That's the price range we found for similar pillows to this one at the fancy home décor companies in-store and online. And, we don't mind sayin'... we think ours is actually nicer and more interesting than many of the ones we saw for sale. This project is a great lesson
This lovely round pillow allows you to practice a number of techniques that will come in handy on many future projects. There's custom piping, a covered button that creates a tufted center point, and patchwork wedges that come together to form a perfect circle. We offer a free downloadable wedge pattern below. We originally used
Choosing to add bumpers to your crib linens is a personal decision. We made sure our bumpers followed all the best-practices for construction, length, number of ties used to secure, and flat + dense padding rather than puffy batting.
The Chinese consider the tiger to be king of all the beasts and a symbol of powerful energy. Ancient myths tell of five tigers – white, black, blue, red and yellow – who hold the universe in perfect balance, preventing a collapse into chaos. Our Tiger Eye Color Block Pillow features five sharp box pleats
We created a set of beautiful silk color block pillows, each one guaranteed to bring you good luck and long life... or at least to be fun and easy to make. This is the Good Fortune pillow, which features a balanced trio of color blocks with a button-front closure. Breaking a square into three varied
Like creating a French braid in your hair, braiding fabric strips takes a bit of brain power, but the result is stunning. And, there are no bobby pins or hairspray required! We used Jelly Roll strips for a beautiful blend of colors.
Our round sunburst pillow makes a stunning statement. And, the ring of sun rays is a unique way to create a pillow flange. Ours is made up of twelve prairie points. These clever, double-folded triangles are a quilting technique. Once learned, you can incorporate them into lots of different projects. This is a very beginner
The button jar. Most every house has one. It may not be a jar; it could a box or a lid or a cup or even a sock. A lot of us spent hours at Grandma's house playing with these beautiful chips of color. Although they do look pretty in pile, they really deserve to
A note to all our S4H friends and fans: choosing to add bumpers to your crib linens is a personal decision. There have been safety concerns circulating for years regarding “fluffy” pillows of any kind in cribs. We made sure our bumpers followed the best-practices guidelines for construction, length, and number of ties used to secure