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Christmas Flurry Pillows

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SEW KATIE DID:Marimekko Panel

It pretty much started with this VANHAKAUPUNKI fabric Jefe bought me last year for Christmas.

I stretched it over the frame covering the other Marimekko for the season.

So what do you do with the leftovers?

SEW KATIE DID:Marimekko Pillows front and back

Well duh.

SEW KATIE DID/Christmas Pillows

SEW KATIE DID:Christmas Pillow 5

And of course you need coordinates.

SEW KATIE DID:Christmas Pillows 2015

And as it happens the coordinates match the ones from last year:)

SEW KATIE DID:Christmas Pillow lineup

But with the endless rain here all I want to do is sew or sit on my pillows,

SEW KATEID DID:Christmas pillow 3

so I made some more for the family room too.

SEW KATIE DID:Christmas Ghastlies Pillows two

I finished up some more dopp kits and napkins that I’ll share next week, but I think that’s it for my #handmadechristmas this year.  Here’s the link to my invisible zipper tutorial if you feel in the mood to make some holiday pillows yourself.

::GIVEAWAY::

SEW KATIE DID

Oh, and the fabric giveaway as promised are these lovely Christmas fabrics.  No annoying follow me here and there stuff, just copy and paste a link to your favorite PATCHWORK or QUILTING handmade gift tutorial in your comment and you could win…

  • (2) large scraps Heather Ross Flannel
  • (1) FQ+ out of print Alexander Henry Merry Moderns large print
  • 1/4 yard out of print Alexander Henry Merry Moderns small
  • (2) large scraps Cotton and Steel Candles
  • (1) FQ out of print Alexander Henry Birds
  • (1) FQ Folk lore print in grey

Good Luck!

57 thoughts on “Christmas Flurry Pillows

  1. Inger says:

    I used Sandie’s cloth napkin tutorial at sleepyowlstudio.wordpress.com./2013/07/08/can-you-bring-me-a-napkin/ to make holiday napkins to send to sister-in-law who always sends baked goodies. Oh and I made an invisible zipper pillow for the first time last year for my brother using your tutorial and book. 🙂 inger

  2. Sandra W says:

    Here’s my link:
    http://cluckclucksew.com/2010/12/tutorial-lined-stocking-with-cuff.html
    I made three Christmas stockings using this method–the first one is tricky, but after that–it’s pretty easy for such a complex inside out lined stocking.
    Love your giveaway fabrics–especially the OOP ones.

  3. Karen says:

    http://www.gwennypenny.com/2011/11/hoth-day-1-fussy-cut-quilted-coasters.html?m=1
    I have made these cute coasters as teachers gifts. So much fun!

  4. Colleen says:

    My favorite stocking tutorial http://cluckclucksew.com/2010/12/tutorial-lined-stocking-with-cuff.html. I make them every year for family. So easy and fun!

  5. Tricia Wattenburger says:

    What a great giveaway! I love those pillows! My fave tutorial for gifts is the open wide zipper pouch! http://www.noodle-head.com/2012/06/open-wide-zippered-pouch-diy-tutorial.html

  6. Cathy Watkins says:

    http://blog.consumercrafts.com/seasonal/wire-craft-ornaments/
    You can wrap these wire words or names with fabric strips or yarn (good way to use up scraps)

  7. Cathy says:

    https://youtu.be/yuONcAVHTpA
    I have made this denim bags before. I think my granddaughter will like one.

  8. http://www.gwennypenny.com/2011/11/hoth-day-1-fussy-cut-quilted-coasters.html?m=1
    Oh my Gosh!
    These are so Fabulous in the Christmas theme that I am going to also make them from the Loralie fabric collections and so many more. Ohhhhh, my head is spinning!!!!

  9. Tori Smith says:

    http://ayumills.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/tutorial-patchwork-wristlet.html?m=1 I have made heaps of these as gifts. So much fun to choose and fussy cut the fabrics.

  10. Beth T. says:

    I love these napkins, and am making them for my sisters-in-law right now (nothing like last minute, right?): http://www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/11/02/classic-mitered-corner-napkins/

  11. Rene says:

    Lovely! Merry Christmas to you!

  12. Allison EHS says:

    I didn’t go far online; I’m making a few of these for gifts this year! https://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/zip-to-your-pillow/

  13. L. Greenwood says:

    Flurry on! Everyone has one of these stockings but me, of course. I’m next on the list and hopefully it won’t wait until 2016. http://blog.fabricworm.com/2010/12/christmas-stocking-tutorial.html

  14. Shana says:

    Hi Katie! Just found this crochet beard pattern, have no idea how well it will work, but who doesn’t love a baby with a beard 🙂
    http://ashleemarie.com/crochet-bobble-beard-pattern-multiple-sizes/

    Still need to finish my pillow from your class last week, will send pic when I’m done.

  15. annevwolf says:

    I’m having quite a lot of fun weaving between large quilts: http://www.theweavingloom.com/weaving-techniques-herringbone-weave/

  16. Jeni Baker’s Lined Drawstring Bag makes a great gift bag that can be used after the gifting as a project bag or a place to store treasures. http://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html

  17. Julie says:

    I made a set of these for each sibling this year. They were so much fun to make.
    http://www.sewmamasew.com/2011/10/color-blocks-placemats-napkins-holiday-sew-along-part-4/

  18. http://blog.modafabrics.com/2015/07/july-christmas-ready/

    These are staples of my Christmas gift giving — perfect to tuck a gift card inside along with some chocolate kisses. The little bags are useful afterward for earbuds, phone chargers, loose change, medications — you name it.

  19. Little Black Cat Quilting says:

    This funny little thing has been my favorite make of the Christmas season! I love how the cat shape makes it more personal and fun. 🙂 http://issuu.com/sweetlivingmagazine/docs/issue2

  20. Laura says:

    I’m liking low volume more and more. I’ve got this quilt half made.
    (Plus I can do channel quilting – but thats all!) This could be a gift 🙂
    http://www.pieceandquilt.com/2015/11/northbound-low-volume-quilt-tutorial.html#more

  21. sunhfarm says:

    One reason I love your pillows is because I love texture! Here is another example of a pillow project that can have some great texture as well:
    http://www.tidbits-cami.com/2015/01/re-purposed-sweater-pillows.html
    Have a Merry Christmas! 🙂

  22. Monica Fernandez says:

    https://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/zip-to-your-pillow/
    I need to try this but I’ve never done a zipper. Good place to start! Thank you!

  23. Dawn Marie says:

    I loved the Our Lady of Guadalupe print!

  24. Amy L says:

    I made 12 of these pattern weights out of Christmas fabric, filled them with walnut shells, added a ribbon hanger and decorative pins. They went to my bee members for presents to use as ornaments or pin cushions.

    http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2012/12/tutorial-pattern-weight-with-free-pdf.html?m=1

  25. Jenny says:

    Minimally quilted and not pieced at all, but this is my fave. The Nani Iro doesn’t hurt at all 😉

    http://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/05/25/mollys-sketchbook-lap-duvet/

  26. Denise Nash says:

    I really want to make this Christmasy, wintery wooden sign, but never find the time. Next fall maybe? http://www.justthebeesknees.com/2011/12/make-your-own-holiday-art.html

  27. I love your ghastlie fabric they are always so fun. Well my tutorial is not very good but it is my first try at am invisible zipper this holiday season and I am still working on a few. http://intheboondocks.blogspot.com/2015/12/first-invisible-zipper.html Thanks for the giveaway! I love others scraps it gives me a great variety to try new things! Merry Christmas

  28. Janice Hoffine says:

    http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2014/11/patchwork-tree-quilt-block-tutorial.html This is a small Christmas quilt that I plan to make.

  29. Kristen says:

    So much fun! I have a new favorite gift tutorial this year – quilt as you go stockings from Inagine Gnats! QAYG was a new technique for me so it made this project for my son extra fun 🙂
    http://imaginegnats.com/the-falling-flakes-stocking-tutorial/

  30. Tiina says:

    This is a great idea – i loved looking at all the tutorials and here’s mine:
    These make lovely little presents made up in Xmas fabrics with cool earphones inside
    http://www.dogundermydesk.com/2011/11/circle-zip-earbud-pouch-tutorial/

    Ps. I totally LOVE the Michael Miller shopping street fabric at the bottom of your picture and never owned even a scarp…

  31. Kate says:

    Merry Christmas for everyone and lots of love

  32. Kathleen says:

    Thanks for the chance to win. I made this quilt this year when I was cleaning up the scraps in my sewing space. I did not add the treat pockets. It turned out great.
    http://www.modabakeshop.com/2015/06/treats-from-a-holiday-tree-quilt.html

  33. Ann says:

    I love a boxy pouch, and so do my friends! http://pinkxstitches.blogspot.com/2014/01/boxy-pouch-tutorial.html Merry Christmas!

  34. Jenny says:

    well, http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-tutorial-sewing-rope-bowl.html this one on rope bowls has been helpful to me this year…but that is not patchwork and quilting…so….http://terrabytefarm.com/wp/2012/01/04/boxed-pouch-tutorial/ Ive used Jamie’s tutorial time and again. Thanks for a chance, Katie, you always have the best AH fabrics!

  35. Paddy Anne says:

    Thank you for your blog – and your “contest”. I really liked making these sprocket cushions that I found on Cluck Cluck Sew, here is the link to the tutorial! http://cluckclucksew.com/2011/03/tutorial-sprocket-pillows.html

    1. sewkatiedid says:

      Hi Paddy Anne. You’re “Winner! Winner! Chicken dinner!”

    2. sewkatiedid says:

      Send me your email:)

  36. Kathleen says:

    This quilt was fast and easy and used up a lot of my scraps! I did not add the pockets which made it even faster.
    http://www.modabakeshop.com/2015/06/treats-from-a-holiday-tree-quilt.html
    Thanks for the chance to win.

  37. Pat S says:

    What a great give away. Thanks! And this post is a terrific source for favorite tutorials. I made a bunch of these little triangle pouches this year.
    http://craftygemini.com/2015/04/how-to-make-triangle-zipper-pouches-video-tutorial.html

  38. Emilee says:

    I don’t have a favorite tutorial, because I try not to make the same thing twice-too many new & exciting things to try out there! Here is a tutorial for an adorable kids tote that I have on my to make list! Thanks for a chance to win some amazing fabrics!

  39. Brenda says:

    My favorite gift tutorial is an oldie, but a goodie. I’ve lost track of how many sets of these coasters I’ve given away this year—I like to sew them in bulk!

    http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/11/crisscross_coas.html

  40. Lou Ann Vavreck says:

    I love the Christmas Stocking Tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.
    Thanks for the giveaway and I like seeing all of the other comments and tutorials referenced.
    http://cluckclucksew.com/2010/12/tutorial-lined-stocking-with-cuff.html

  41. I like the stocking tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.
    Thanks for the giveaway and I love your Split Personality Quilt.

  42. Sharon Coleman says:

    https://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/zip-to-your-pillow/
    I love the finished look an invisible zipper give a pillow. Thanks so much for the tutorial. And thanks for all the links to the favorites. Several I never seen before. Merry Christmas.

  43. pattipkay@gmail.com says:

    Just beautiful Katie!

    Hope to see you this coming year . Happiest of holidays to you and your lovely family. Special wishes for your brother in law to have a good year with his health.

    Patti Kay

    Sent from my iPad

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    1. sewkatiedid says:

      You’re so sweet Patti K. I miss you!

  44. Sue says:

    I’ve made these a couple of times. The original tutorial from Pokey Bolton seems to be gone.
    http://textiletraveler.blogspot.com/2009/12/scrappy-ornaments-tutorial.html

  45. Mary says:

    http://sonnetofthemoon.blogspot.com/2010/02/rice-heating-bag-and-removable-cover.html

    I like these but would like to try next time with cherry pits. I just have to buy the cherry pits and it is so much more fun buying fabric 🙂

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