Janome Tutorial: Heartie Pillow

 

Hi Janome friends! I'm Melanie from Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog.  Today  I'm sharing my Heartie Pillow Project on the Janome Project Page (here). 

The Heartie Pillow is a beginner project that is lovely for February!  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 perfect for Valentine's Day! The Heartie Pillow is great  for your stash of red, pink, and white 2.5"squares.  I created the Heartie Pillow with my Janome M17, which I LOVE! 

Heartie Pillow 18" x 18"

• Download Heartie Pillow PDF Pattern here

Tutorial:

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

  Fabric Requirements

·      (42) 2.5” x 2.5” WHITE squares

·      (24) 2.5” x 2.5” RED squares

·      (15) 2” x 2” PINK 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: I Love Us designed by Sandy Gervais and Bee Cross Stitch by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs

 

Quilt and finish Heartie Pillow as desired.

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 Heartie Pillow for yourself or for someone you love. It's a super fun and relaxing project to make in a day!

Download Heartie 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