Janome Tutorial: Snowflake Sparkle Pillow

 

Hi Janome friends! I'm Melanie from Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog.  Winter is the perfect time to stay inside and sew.  Today  I'm sharing my Snowflake Sparkle Pillow Project on the Janome Project Page (here).

The Snowflake Sparkle Pillow is a beginner project that is perfect for Winter!  Sewing together squares to create pixel patchwork is one of my most favorite projects. It's relaxing to sew all the tiny squares together and the final project is so festive! The Snowflake Sparkle Pillow is also perfect for your stash of 2.5"squares.  I created the Snowflake Sparkle Pillow with my Janome M17, which I LOVE! 

Snowflake Sparkle Pillow 18" x18"

• Download PDF Pattern here

Please read all instructions prior to beginning. Seam allowances are ¼”.

--- Fabric Requirements ---

·      (40) 2.5” x 2.5” WHITE squares

·      (24) 2.5” x 2.5” AQUA squares

·      (17) 2” x 2” DARK BLUE squares

·      OPTIONAL Binding: 0.25 yards

·      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 (or use left over fabric for a patchwork backing for a reversible pillow)

·      20” Nylon Zipper  *Trim to size

·      18” x 18” Pillow Form

*Fabric used in cover pillow: Variety of Collections designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs

My Quilting Method: I chose to free motion a free-hand meander design with my Janome M17. 

• My Preferred Foot: Janome Darning Foot (open- toe) PD-H.  Other feet options for free motion quilting: Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC, Free motion quilting open-toe foot (QO), A.S.R closed-toe foot ASR-QC, or A.S.R open-toe foot ASR-QO)
• My Preferred Free motion setting: Sewing Application -> Quilt -> Free motion -> Straight Stitch
• I prefer to use the Janome Darning Foot (open-toe) PD-H with the default Free Motion Quilting setting on the Janome M17. The settings are perfect and I don't need to make any adjustments for perfect stitches!  If you are beginner, I would recommend using the A.S.R foot and setting. 

Pillow Backing Method. I love an exposed zipper backing for pillows! The exposed zipper provides a pop of color and makes removing the pillow cover super easy to changes for seasons or washing. 

Tutorial here: Janome Tutorial: Adding an Exposed Zipper Pillow Backing

I hope you make a Snowflake Sparkle Pillow for yourself or as a gift! It’s a fun project that can be made in a day.

Download Snowflake Sparkle Pillow PDF Pattern here

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 quilting! 

Melanie Call