Janome Tutorial: Bowtie Twist Pillow

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

The Bowtie Twist Pillow is a delightful, beginner‑friendly project that has you play with color and use your favorite fabric scraps. I pulled from my stash of the Farmer’s Daughter collection by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. The mix of prints makes such a happy pillow.

I stitched the Bowtie Twist Pillow on my Janome M17 and it handled each step with total ease. From piecing to quilting to finishing, this project was so fun!

Bowtie Twist Pillow 16" x 16"

To help you sew along with ease, I created a downloadable PDF for the Bowtie Twist Pillow. 

Click here to download: Bowtie Twist Pillow PDF Pattern

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 stitch up a Bowtie Twist Pillow for yourself or gift one to someone who would love a new pillow. It’s a relaxing, fun project that you can easily finish it in a single day. Happy quilting!

Click here to download: Bowtie Twist Pillow PDF Pattern

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

 

Janome Tutorial: Bloom Pillow

 

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

The Bloom Pillow is such a fun, beginner‑friendly project and it practically radiates spring energy! I especially love the tulip‑inspired design of the quilt block. Because it’s a larger block, it’s the perfect excuse to show off those cheerful spring prints you’ve been saving. I used Summertime designed by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics.

I stitched up my Bloom Pillow on my Janome M17, and honestly, I’m smitten with how beautifully it handled every step. This project is enjoyable from start to finish.

Bloom Pillow 18" x 18"

To help you sew along with ease, I created a downloadable PDF for the Bloom Pillow. 

Click here to download: Bloom Pillow PDF Pattern

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 stitch up a Bloom Pillow for yourself or gift one to someone who deserves a burst of spring cheer. It’s such a relaxing, feel‑good project, plus you can easily finish it in a single day. Happy quilting!

Click here to download: Bloom Pillow PDF Pattern

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

 

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

 

Janome Tutorial: Mushroom Pixel Pillow

 

Hi Janome friends! Today on the Janome Project Page (here),  I'm sharing my Mushroom Pixel Pillow Project that I created with my Janome M17.

The Mushroom Pixel Pillow is a fun and easy to make project for spring decor. Have you noticed how popular mushrooms are right now?!?!?!  This project was inspired by Perler Bead projects that my daughter and I have been making. My daughter even sketched the mushroom pixel patchwork design for me!  

Sewing together squares to create pixel patchwork is one of my most favorite projects. It's relaxing to sew and the project always looks great plus it is beginner friendly! The Mushroom Pixel Pillow is also perfect for your stash of 2.5"squares. 

Fabric: Sophie by Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda Fabrics and  Moda Crossweave Black as background 

Mushroom Pixel Pillow 18" x 18"

Download PDF pattern here. 

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

 Fabric Requirements 

·      (18) 2.5” x 2.5” RED squares

·      (4) 2.5” x 2.5” WHITE squares

·      (12) 2.5” x 2.5” GRAY squares

·      (30) 2.5” x 2.5” BACKGROUND squares

·      BORDER strips: (2) 1.5” x 16.5” and (2) 1.5” x 18.5” outer border strips

·      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

Mushroom Pixel Block Assembly - 18.5” x 18.5” unfinished

Piecing Instructions 

·      Place 2.5” x 2.5” squares per layout diagram above

·      Sew together in rows

My Quilting Method:  Straight-line diagonal quilting through center of each square.

• Janome M17: I used the Janome AcuFeed Open Toe Foot and 3.0 stitch length
• If desired, you may use a ruler and Hera Marker to mark the quilting lines

As I had extra fabric, I made my Mushroom Pixel Pillow REVERSIBLE! I used (36) 3.5" squares to create the patchwork pillow  backing. I absolutely love a reversible pillow!

Janome Tutorial for Reversible Zippered Pillow : https://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/2022/05/janome-tutorial-reversible-zippered.html

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

Download Mushroom Pixel 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