Smocked Sunshine Pillow Pattern Download

Description

This cheerful pillow features
a faux smocking technique
highlighted by bold ombré
color. Bright fabric strips are
cinched at regular intervals
with hand-tied knots to create a
gorgeous smocked texture in a
palette of warm summery hues.

Finished Size:12″ x 16″ square
Fabric:

• Fabric 1: 1/3 yd quilting-weight cotton,
  45″ (shown: red)
• Fabric 2: 1/8 yd quilting-weight cotton,
  45″ (shown: orange)
• Fabric 3: 1/8 yd quilting-weight cotton,
  45″ (shown: light orange)
• One fat quarter of linen fabric

Required Materials:

• ¾” bias tape maker
• One 16″ zipper in coordinating color
• One 12″ x 16″ Pillow Form
• One skein coordinating embroidery
  floss
• Small tapestry needle
• Coordinating thread
• Fabric-safe marker
• Liquid seam sealant, such as Fray
  Check
• Rotary mat, cutter, and acrylic ruler

Originally Published:Stitch, Summer 2015