Celtic Appliqué Throw Pillow
Begun in a class with Nancy Lee Chong, this appliqué lesson became a Celtic Appliqué Throw Pillow. Bias strips, stitched with needleturn appliqué, became an intricate design with Nancy's pattern...
DIY Throw Pillows
Toss a little comfort and style around your home with DIY throw pillows and covers! There are lots of patterns for throw pillows and covers, so pick your fabrics and start sewing! You can make throw pillows to suit your mood, your décor or the season. Anything from a piece of vintage needlepoint to your original design can become a bit of soft comfort.
Let these handmade pillow ideas inspire your next room makeover.
How to Make DIY Designer Pillows
Upcycled Crewel Embroidery Pillow
I think I’ve shared that one of my favorite places to shop is the Austin Creative Reuse Store. I know there are stores like it in other cities. Think going...
Finishing a Needlepoint Pillow
If you’ve been following my stories, you know I have a soft spot in my heart for other people’s unfinished projects. Because I love to create, I know the love...
More DIY Throw Pillows
Decorating with Throw Pillows
Pillows might be the easiest accessory to add interest, texture, color and seasonal colors to your rooms. They are a favorite of professional home decorators and do it yourselfers alike.…
Celtic Appliqué Throw Pillow
Begun in a class with Nancy Lee Chong, this appliqué lesson became a Celtic Appliqué Throw Pillow. Bias strips, stitched with needleturn appliqué, became an intricate design with Nancy's pattern…
How to Stencil a Pillow Cover
I had these pillows that I bought at Ikea with their linen covers. I like them but they are so boring, and just, well, white. Why not stencil some dandelions…
Finishing a Needlepoint Pillow
I found this needlepoint piece at a garage sale and wanted to make a throw pillow. I framed it with upholstery fabric and embellished with hand embroidery.
Upcycled Crewel Embroidery Pillow
I found this unfinished crewel embroidery piece at a creative reuse store and brought it home to finish. It was easy to add borders and make it into a pillow.
Big Ruffle Pillows
I made decorator pillows with pillow forms, upholstery fabric and a silk taffeta window panel to make the gathered ruffles.
How to Make a Throw Pillow
I love decorator pillows. They can change a room's mood, but are so expensive! I made my own pillow with pretty fabric and trimmed with self-covered big piping.