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Charmed Pillow

Created By:

Melanie Call

Skill Level: Intermediate

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

Download Charmed Pillow Pattern (here)

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.

Everyone is Talking about Charmed Pillow

Reviews

Tako

Beautiful

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.

Txmaid

Fun Great Gift!

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK

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Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.

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Great Machine

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.

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I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!

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Very helpful tutorial

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.

plonkar

So useful

Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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