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Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWith the holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to give your tablescape an update. I recently sewed new placemats, napkins, and a table runner because I felt like a change.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAll of these projects are fairly simple and quick to sew up. The trickiest part is learning the mitered corner technique for the napkins (but it's worth it for them to hold up for a long time). The placemats are reversible to either show a solid color or the accent. The table runner is also reversible, cleverly matching my new placemats on one side and my old placemats on the other side. Plus, I like the warm neutral side to set out during the day. It *may* be because it matches the pillows I made \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/10/zipper-pillow-cover-sewing-tutorial.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Since I live in a condo, the dining area and living room are the same room. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nI made my placemats a fairly standard size. My napkins, however, are simply the maximum size the piece of remnant fabric allowed (minus a bit more from a sewing error!). The table runner is just the size of fabric samples I had, which I thought was a nice size for my table.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacemats\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/plcmat_1_zpsjaylbiyd.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/plcmat_1_zpsjaylbiyd.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Needed \u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor 4 placemats:\n\u003cli\u003eAccent fabric, 2/3 yd.  \u003ci\u003eI used staple cotton home dec fabric\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain fabric, 1 yd. \u003ci\u003eI used a black denim\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeam allowance is 1/2\".\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCut your fabric\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor ONE placemat:\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the main fabric (black in the sample), cut ONE 19\" x 13\" piece and TWO 4.5\" x 13\" pieces.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the accent fabric (white and black print in sample), cut ONE 12\" x 13\" piece.\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you want to make 4 placemats, you will have four 19\" x 13\" pieces, eight 4.5\" x 13\" pieces, and four 12\" x 13\" accent pieces.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing the placemats\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight sides together, pin a 4.5\" x 13\" main fabric piece to the 13\" side of the accent fabric. Sew. Repeat on the other side of the accent fabric with the other 4.5\" x 13\" piece.\n\u003cli\u003ePress seams towards the center. Topstitch to sew seam down.\n\u003cli\u003eTake a back 19\" x 13\" piece and pin it rights sides together with the front accented piece. Sew around all four sides, pivoting at the corners and leaving a 3\" opening unsewn for turning.\n\u003cli\u003eClip the corners at a 45° to reduce bulk, taking care not to clip stitches.\n\u003cli\u003eTurn placemat right side out and poke out the corners (chopsticks work well for this). \n\u003cli\u003ePress placemat well.\n\u003cli\u003eTopstitch 1/4\" around all sides to close the opening.\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/plcmat_2_zpsjix4bmjy.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/plcmat_2_zpsjix4bmjy.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNapkins\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/npkn_3_zpsfghnupd5.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/npkn_3_zpsfghnupd5.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Needed\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric, 1+ yd depending on the desired size. \u003ci\u003eI used a cotton print\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable fabric marker\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCut your fabric\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor my napkins, I cut my yard of fabric into 4 equal squares, which ended up being 17\" x 17\". Finished sized, they should be 15\" x 15\". However, I messed up on my first napkin, so for continuity all my napkins ended up be a scant 13\" x 13\". That being said, I \u003ci\u003ehighly\u003c/i\u003e recommend using scrap fabric to practice the mitered technique first. Also, if you want napkins larger than 15\" x 15\", you will need to buy more fabric.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing the napkins\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/npkn_1_zpslonnlmju.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/npkn_1_zpslonnlmju.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold all sides of the napkin under 1/2\" and press well.\n\u003cli\u003eFold and iron another 1/2\".\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cu\u003eUnfold\u003c/u\u003e the second fold. Fold the corner down so each side is 1\". Crease with your fingers or an iron, unfold, and draw a line along that crease. That will be your stitch line.\n\u003cli\u003eFold the corner right sides together, aligning the stitch line and pinning into place.\n\u003cli\u003eSew along the line, making sure to backstitch at the beginning and the end.\n\u003cli\u003eTrim to 1/8\" along stitched line.\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/npkn_2_zpshvykpzif.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/npkn_2_zpshvykpzif.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTurn right side out, poke out the corner, and press well. Repeat with the other 3 corners.\n\u003cli\u003ePress and pin the hem along all four sides. Edgestitch into place.\n\u003cli\u003eGive it another press and you're done. Repeat with as many napkins as you wish to make.\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tbl_4_zpszqo3rgg2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tbl_4_zpszqo3rgg2.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable Runner\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tblrner_4_zps3xgzl3xz.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tblrner_4_zps3xgzl3xz.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Needed\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo different coordinating fabrics to match your placemats and napkins\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of fabric you'll need will depend on the size you want your table runner to be. I recommended sewing your placemats first, then laying out the table runner fabric on your table with your placemats to determine the dimensions that look the best.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeam allowance is 1/2\".\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCut your fabric\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1\" to the desired size of your table runner for seam allowance and cut two pieces, one from each fabric. My fabric was cut 24\" x 31\", and the finished size with 23\" x 30\".\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing the table runner\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace fabric right sides together and pin. Sew, leaving a 3\" opening for turning.\n\u003cli\u003eClip the corners at a 45° to reduce bulk, taking care not to clip stitches.\n\u003cli\u003eTurn table runner right side out and poke out the corners (chopsticks work well for this). \n\u003cli\u003ePress well. Take your time, if you are making it reversible you want to make sure the reverse side isn't visible.\n\u003cli\u003eTopstitch 1/4\" around all sides to close the opening.\n\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tblrner_2_zpsz8xzlytv.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tblrner_2_zpsz8xzlytv.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tblrner_3_zpskdyjt8pq.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tblrner_3_zpskdyjt8pq.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eI'm loving the versatility of this set. I can use either side of the placemats depending on my mood, and use them with or without the table runner depending on how formal or casual I'm feeling. I also like that the reverse side of my table runner matches my other set of placemats as well as the pillows on my couch. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tbl_3_zpslo6odldo.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tbl_3_zpslo6odldo.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tbl_2_zpsbmrgtu5e.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/tbl_2_zpsbmrgtu5e.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eI hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you made something from this tutorial, I'd love to see pictures! Tag me in social media (links in sidebar) so I can see your awesome work. It really makes my day :).\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sewing!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\"\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/3665255847349384107/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/11/sew-placemats-napkins-table-runner.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/3665255847349384107"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/3665255847349384107"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/11/sew-placemats-napkins-table-runner.html","title":"Placemats, Napkins, and Table Runner Sewing Tutorial"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/th_tbl_1_zps04ouxdtt.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-7519171424897259282"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-14T07:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-14T07:00:21.505-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pillow"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill1a_zpszqt5ws5w.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill1a_zpszqt5ws5w.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nI have a pretty easy tutorial for you today. I know I've had several posts about making pillows before, but they're one of my favorite easy projects. It's a great way to update the look of your home when you want a change. This particular pillow cover tutorial is super easy and quick and probably the most basic zippered cover you can make. Even if you haven't sew a zipper on before (it's not as scary as it seems!) you will still be able to make these. It's a fast and beginner-friendly project with just 10 easy steps. You could sew up several of these in under in hour.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe only things you will need for this pillow cover tutorial are some fabric, a zipper, and a pillow form. If you don't have a pillow form, you can easily make your own using \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/how-to-sew-pillow-form-with-zipper.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethis tutorial\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Another great source of pillow forms is a store like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. Be sure to check the clearance section you might find some \"ugly\" or damaged pillows for cheaper. Then you can simply remove the cover and sew your own with fabric of your choice. The pillow forms I used for this tutorial are feather and from IKEA (another cheap source!). I had them in storage for a long time and the pillow covers were worn and badly piling so I decided to re-cover them. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCheck out some of my other pillow posts:\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/01/color-block-pillow-with-hidden-zipper.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eColorblock Pillow with Hidden Zipper (sewing tutorial)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/05/crochet-button-pillow.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCrochet Button Pillow (free pattern)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/12/crochet-christmas-decor-diy-crochet.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCrochet Christmas Pillow (free pattern)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/how-to-sew-pillow-form-with-zipper.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Sew a Pillow Form with a Zipper\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/the-lodge-pillow.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Crochet Lodge Pillow\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/04/10-pillow-tutorials.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e10 Free Throw Pillow Sewing Tutorials \u0026 Crochet Patterns\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill2_zps8xin8lca.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill2_zps8xin8lca.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\nMaterials Needed\n\u003c/b\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFabric (enough to cover your pillow form)\n\u003cli\u003eZipper (at least the length of your pillow form minus 4\")\n\u003cli\u003eMatching thread\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/s/ref\u003das_li_ss_tl?url\u003dsearch-alias\u003daps\u0026field-keywords\u003dpillow+forms\u0026linkCode\u003dll2\u0026tag\u003dshsgothno-20\u0026linkId\u003d2b6f27164c32cdbf66b0d8b3bd93d798\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003ePillow Form\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNow let's get started...\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step1_zpszvpmxlre.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step1_zpszvpmxlre.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut your fabric.\u003c/b\u003e You will need to cut 2 pieces of fabric that are the same size as your pillow form. My pillow form is 18\" x 18\", so I cut two squares of fabric 18\" x 18\". The reason we are not adding seam allowance is that the snugger fit of the cover makes the pillow appear fuller. If desired, finish the edges of your fabric by serging, overcasting, or using a zigzag stitch. This is optional but highly recommended if your fabric frays easily or if you're planning on washing it in the washing machine.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step2_zpskdvhriks.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step2_zpskdvhriks.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark your zipper.\u003c/b\u003e Place your two pieces of fabric right sides together. Center and line up your zipper along the top edge and mark where the zipper pull starts and where the zipper end is. If your zipper is longer than the length of your pillow form minus 4\", you will need to whipstitch where you want the zipper end and cut off the excess.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSew your fabric.\u003c/b\u003e To sew the side you just marked, start at one end with a normal stitch length and a 1/2\" seam allowance. When you get to the mark where your zipper starts, backstitch to secure, then baste (lengthen your stitch length and loosen your tension) stitch until you reach the second mark where your zipper ends. Switch your stitch length and tension back to normal, backstitch, then sew to the end. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePress open the seam.\u003c/b\u003e Place the zipper facedown along the seam, aligning it with the marks you made in step 2. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step5_zpsc2bmgnxe.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step5_zpsc2bmgnxe.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSew on the zipper.\u003c/b\u003e Put the zipper foot onto your sewing machine and sew along one side of the zipper. When you get to the zipper end, with the needle down, pivot your fabric and sew along the end of the zipper. Pivot again and sew up the other side of the zipper. Pivot once more to sew other end of the zipper to where first stitches begin (you're basically sewing a rectangle around your zipper). Be careful not to sew too close to the zipper teeth.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step6_zps036jsxbi.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step6_zps036jsxbi.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemove the basting stitches.\u003c/b\u003e Turn the pillow cover to the right side. Using a seam ripper, carefully rip out only the basting stitches. Test your zipper to make sure it can open and close, and leave it halfway open.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step7_zps8litqpks.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step7_zps8litqpks.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease excuse my bandage; I cut my finger on the serrated blade on a box of plastic wrap :(.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSew up the other sides.\u003c/b\u003e Fold your pillow cover right sides together and sew up the remaining 3 sides with a 1/2\" seam allowance, pivoting the fabric at each corner. Press.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step8_zps5mnc4oli.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/step8_zps5mnc4oli.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClip the corners.\u003c/b\u003e This will make the points sharper when you turn it. Be careful not to cut the stitches.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn your pillow cover right side out.\u003c/b\u003e Poke out the corners with something pointy (I keep chopsticks with my sewing stuff specifically for this). Give it a good press, especially focusing on the corners.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsert your pillow form.\u003c/b\u003e And repeat with as many pillows as you want to make!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill3_zpsvooitzbi.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill3_zpsvooitzbi.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill4_zpskqqtn5vm.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/zipill4_zpskqqtn5vm.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope you enjoyed this tutorial. If you make something from one of my tutorials, I'd love to see pictures! You can tag me in social media (links in sidebar). And make sure to follow my blog to keep up to date with my latest posts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHappy Sewing!\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\"\u003e\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/7519171424897259282/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/10/zipper-pillow-cover-sewing-tutorial.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/7519171424897259282"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/7519171424897259282"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2016/10/zipper-pillow-cover-sewing-tutorial.html","title":"Easy Zippered Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Tutorials/th_zipill1a_zpszqt5ws5w.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-3043722520319504481"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-10T11:08:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-10T13:52:30.365-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet pattern"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pillow"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Crochet Christmas Decor + DIY Crochet Tree Pillow"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/treepillow1_zpstjijfwzu.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/treepillow1_zpstjijfwzu.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Christmas Decor + Free Crochet Tree Pillow pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas is one of my favorite holidays, so it makes sense that one of my favorite hobbies gets brought into the mix. I love the look of crocheted Christmas decorations because it evokes feelings of warmth and coziness. I wanted to share with you a couple patterns I've used and loved for some decor, including one of my very own!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"#pattern\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll down\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e for the free crochet pattern for a Christmas Tree applique pillow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/decor4_zpsdpyiribp.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/decor4_zpsdpyiribp.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Christmas Decor + Free Crochet Tree Pillow pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAren't these little trees adorable? I used a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.in/2014/10/crochet-christmas-tree-free-pattern.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rell\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epattern by The Lazy Hobbyhopper\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. I played around with different yarns and hook sizes as well as adding rows to get different sized trees.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/decor2_zpsk5oyydqj.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/decor2_zpsk5oyydqj.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"294\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Christmas Decor + Free Crochet Tree Pillow pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \n\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/decor3_zpsu5mxsu3r.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/decor3_zpsu5mxsu3r.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"294\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Christmas Decor + Free Crochet Tree Pillow pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI also made these tree ornaments last year using the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-star\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGranny Star pattern from Just Maryse\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e on Ravelry.\u003c/P\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/xmasdecor1_zpswl3okr5h.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/xmasdecor1_zpswl3okr5h.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Christmas Decor + Free Crochet Tree Pillow pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere it is all together on my mantle with my little mini tree. I wish I had the space to get a real tree, but my little one does the trick. I just miss the Christmas tree smell. Besides the tree and the stocking hangers, I pretty much DIY-ed everything. I sewed the stocking a couple years ago using red fabric and an old sweater. The pine cones I collected outside and baked in the oven (vital to killing all the bugs and getting rid of the sap!). The little table runner is from my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/reversible-scalloped-edge-table-runner.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ereversible scalloped table runner\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e tutorial last year. I've just been adding a little more each year, which this year was the mini trees and the tree pillow. Ready for the pattern?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca id\u003d\"pattern\" href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v_Xdyfevh2Q/Vmm7incblyI/AAAAAAAAA6s/JUC-B7FABT8/s1600/treepillow2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v_Xdyfevh2Q/Vmm7incblyI/AAAAAAAAA6s/JUC-B7FABT8/s1600/treepillow2.jpg\" border\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"620\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Christmas Decor + Free Crochet Tree Pillow pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrochet Tree Pillow\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials Needed\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003earan weight yarn in green \n\u003cli\u003eJ/6.00mm crochet hook\n\u003cli\u003esewing needle and thread\n\u003cli\u003ewhite pillow cover** for a 12\" x 12\" pillow\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e** I sewed a simple envelope pillow cover using white denim. I don't have a tutorial for this, but there's a good one on \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.deliacreates.com/easy-envelope-pillow-case/\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelia Creates\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. The pillow form I'm using is the one I made for my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/how-to-sew-pillow-form-with-zipper.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Sew a Pillow Form tutorial\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/P\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrochet Christmas Tree Appliqué\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWritten using American crochet terms\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nst \u003d stitch\u003cbr/\u003e\nslst \u003d slip stitch\u003cbr/\u003e\nch \u003d chain\u003cbr/\u003e\nsc \u003d single crochet\u003cbr/\u003e\nhdc \u003d half-double crochet\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMy finished Tree was 7\" wide and 6.25\" tall. You can easily add or take away rows to get the tree to your desired size.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style\u003d\"font-family:courier;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 1:\u003c/b\u003e ch 3 (counts as hdc + 1 ch), 3 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook (4 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 2:\u003c/b\u003e ch 2 (counts as hdc in pattern), turn, hdc in same st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in last st (6 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 3:\u003c/b\u003e ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 4 sc, 2 sc in last st (8 sc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 4:\u003c/b\u003e slst to 3rd st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 2 hdc, 3 hdc last st, leave last 2 stitches unworked (8 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 5:\u003c/b\u003e ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, 6 hdc, 2 hdc in last st (10 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 6:\u003c/b\u003e ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 8 sc, 2 sc in last st (12 sc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 7:\u003c/b\u003e slst to 3rd st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 6 hdc, 3 hdc last st, leave last 2 stitches unworked (12 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 8:\u003c/b\u003e ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, 10 hdc, 2 hdc in last st (14 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 9:\u003c/b\u003e ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 12 sc, 2 sc in last st (16 sc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 10:\u003c/b\u003e slst to 3rd st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 10 hdc, 3 hdc last st, leave last 2 stitches unworked (16 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 11:\u003c/b\u003e ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, 14 hdc, 2 hdc in last st (18 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 12:\u003c/b\u003e ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 16 sc, 2 sc in last st (20 sc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 13:\u003c/b\u003e slst to 3rd st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 14 hdc, 3 hdc last st, leave last 2 stitches unworked (20 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 14:\u003c/b\u003e ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, 18 hdc, 2 hdc in last st (22 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 15:\u003c/b\u003e ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 20 sc, 2 sc in last st (24 sc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 16:\u003c/b\u003e slst to 3rd st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 18 hdc, 3 hdc last st, leave last 2 stitches unworked (24 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 17:\u003c/b\u003e ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, 22 hdc, 2 hdc in last st (26 hdc)\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRow 18:\u003c/b\u003e ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 24 sc, 2 sc in last st (28 sc)\n\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFinish off and weave in ends.\n\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nUsing a needle and thread, sew your applique to you pillow cover.\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do any crochet decor for the holidays I'd love to hear about it! And if you make this pillow I'd love to see pictures. You can tag me in social media (links are in my sidebar).\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\nHappy Crocheting!\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/3043722520319504481/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/12/crochet-christmas-decor-diy-crochet.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/3043722520319504481"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/3043722520319504481"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/12/crochet-christmas-decor-diy-crochet.html","title":"Crochet Christmas Decor + DIY Crochet Tree Pillow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/th_treepillow1_zpstjijfwzu.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-6945757241932109006"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-02T08:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-02T08:00:04.111-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pumpkins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Crochet Pumpkins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin5_zpsldksqz6t.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Crochet pumpkins \u0026 fall tablescape | She's Got the Notion\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin5_zpsldksqz6t.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nI love fall. I love how the leaves change color. I love how cooler weather means wearing my favorite boots and handmade scarves and hats. I love all of the pumpkin flavored treats and spiced apples. I also love that it means my favorite holiday is just around the corner. Ok--Christmas is still over 2 months away so that one is a stretch. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nGoing back to fall, I wanted to get into the spirit by doing a little decorating. I found this pattern for \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spice--clove-knit-and-crochet-pumpkins-crochet\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003eSpice \u0026 Clove Knit and Crochet Pumpkins\u003c/a\u003e on Ravelry and thought they were adorable. So I whipped some up...and yes they are adorable! Probably one of the cutest things I've ever made that serves no purpose except to make me happy.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin4_zpsm8ere6hb.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Crochet pumpkins \u0026 fall tablescape | She's Got the Notion\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin4_zpsm8ere6hb.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin1_zpss4tugdfq.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Crochet pumpkins \u0026 fall tablescape | She's Got the Notion\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin1_zpss4tugdfq.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin2_zpsiydf0tv5.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Crochet pumpkins \u0026 fall tablescape | She's Got the Notion\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin2_zpsiydf0tv5.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin3_zpsfkgn9e1o.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Crochet pumpkins \u0026 fall tablescape | She's Got the Notion\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin3_zpsfkgn9e1o.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003eA little side note...while editing this photo I started thinking about how delicious those apples looked. Then I suddenly craved an apple. Like, really craved one. So I took a break and ate an apple. It was delicious. Maybe that's the secret to eating healthy? Just stare at pictures of delicious looking produce day!\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor each crochet pumpkin I varied the amount of increases and deceases as well as the number of body rows to make different sizes. I used Red Heart Soft and an F hook for the orange pumpkin. The ivory pumpkin was made out of mystery acrylic yarn in my stash. The stems are a brown Vanna's Choice scrap. Now the yellow one is probably my least favorite. I used a cotton yarn, which is stiffer than acrylic. It means it puffs out less than the other two pumpkins and was harder to crochet (I ended up going up to a G hook). And...it looks like a bell pepper to me. I'm seriously considering ripping off the brown stem and changing it to yellow so it can be the bell pepper it obviously wants to be. Anyway, I highly recommend using acrylic yarn for this pattern. Unless you're looking to crochet some bell peppers. \n\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cP\u003e\nSince I was feeling festive about the start of fall, I bought myself some pretty autumn-colored flowers at the store. I have never ever bought flowers for myself before, but I kind of liked it. Beats waiting for Valentine's Day or an anniversary, right? Then I went a little overboard and set out some apples, coffee beans and a tealight in a jar, and some almonds in a vase. Yeah, like I said, I went a little overboard. But I still like it. However, I use my table to do work on as well, so I already had to scale it down a bit. Also, do you recognize the table runner? It's the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/reversible-scalloped-edge-table-runner.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner\u003c/a\u003e I sewed up last year. I've definitely gotten a lot of mileage out of it already.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin6_zpslmiifctq.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Crochet pumpkins \u0026 fall tablescape | She's Got the Notion\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/pumpkin6_zpslmiifctq.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"600\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhat fall-like things have you been up to lately? Sewing or crocheting some decor? DIY-ing a Halloween costume? Raking leaves while drink pumpkin spice lattes? Let me know in the comments!\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\nHappy Fall!\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/6945757241932109006/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/10/crochet-pumpkins.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/6945757241932109006"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/6945757241932109006"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/10/crochet-pumpkins.html","title":"Crochet Pumpkins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Pattern%20Reviews/th_pumpkin5_zpsldksqz6t.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-2843169428469378857"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-22T08:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-08-30T08:11:15.046-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet pattern"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crochet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pillow"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Crochet Button Pillow: free crochet pattern"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv align\u003d\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/buttonpillow3_zpskkoeu82e.jpg\" width\u003d\"650\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Button Pillow: free crochet pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nI have been working on this crochet project on and off for a couple months. I am excited to finally have it finished! The funny thing is this looks more like a fall-winter decoration and I finished it in the spring. I think playing around with the buttons and yarn color though could give it a lighter and more summery look. I really do like how it turned out. It looks like my pillow is wearing a cardigan sweater. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe pillow itself it a pretty basic pattern worked up in single crochet. It's the kind of pattern you don't have to think too much about and can do in front of the tv (my favorite kind of crochet pattern!). It is worked in three pieces, the back and two front panels, and then slip stitched together.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align\u003d\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/buttonpillow5_zpsdtkgxnqp.jpg\" width\u003d\"650\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Button Pillow: free crochet pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could easily be adjusted to fit a bigger or smaller pillow, just increase or decrease the rows by multiples of 4 and add width as needed. For the buttonhole piece, take off or add a row before, in between, and after the buttonholes. I recommended crocheting the back piece first to get an idea of the final size of the pillow. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe pillow cover measures approx. 15\" x 15\" (unblocked). It could easily fit a 16\"x16\" pillow form for a looser fit, or a larger pillow form for a tighter, overstuffed looking fit. I have mine in a 18\"x18\" because that's the only pillow form size I have handy, but I might make a 16\"x16\" for this cover. \n\u003c/P\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv align\u003d\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7765274-11055686-1351104964000\" target\u003d\"_top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7765274-11055686-1351104964000\" width\u003d\"650\" height\u003d\"\" alt\u003d\"\" border\u003d\"0\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\nMaterials Needed\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAran weight yarn (I used \u003ca href\u003d\"http://amzn.to/1FHXsOK\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaron One Pound in Deep Violet\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e*†)\n\u003cli\u003eH/5.0mm Hook\n\u003cli\u003e3 buttons (mine are 1 3/8\")\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle for sewing buttons\n\u003cli\u003ePillow form (\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/how-to-sew-pillow-form-with-zipper.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emake your own!\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e* I am not sure exactly how much yarn this project requires. I used about half of the skein.\n\u003cbr /\u003e† \u003ca href\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAssociate Link\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nGauge: 4\" square is 17 rows and 14 stitches in sc\n\u003c/P\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eU.S. Crochet Terms\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nblo \u003d back loop only\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nch \u003d chain\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nfsc \u003d foundation single crochet\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nsc \u003d single \n\u003cbr /\u003e\nst \u003d stitch\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrochet Pattern\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.ravelry.com/badges/redirect?p\u003dbutton-pillow-3\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://api.ravelry.com/badges/projects?p\u003dbutton-pillow-3\u0026amp;t\u003d.gif\" style\u003d\"border: none;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\nBack Panel\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 1: fsc  53 [or ch 54, sc in second st from hook, sc across]. (53 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (53 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 3-61: repeat row 2.\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFasten off. Weave in ends.\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\nFront Panel #1\n\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 1: fsc 32 [or ch 33, sc in second st from hook, sc across]. (32 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (32 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 3-61: repeat row 2.\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFasten off. Weave in ends.\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\nFront Panel #2 (with buttonholes)\n\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 1: fsc 32 [or ch 33, sc in second st from hook, sc across]. (32 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 2: ch 1, turn, 24 sc, 8 sc blo. (32 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 3: ch 1, turn, 8 sc blo, 24 sc. (32 sc)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 4-14: repeat rows 2-3 (ending with a row 2).\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 15: ch 1, turn, 3 sc blo, ch 3 skip 3, 2 sc blo, 24 sc. (32)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 16-30: repeat rows 2-3 (ending with a row 2).\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 31: ch 1, turn, 3 sc blo, ch 3 skip 3, 2 sc blo, 24 sc. (32)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 32-46: repeat rows 2-3 (ending with a row 2).\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 47: ch 1, turn, 3 sc blo, ch 3 skip 3, 2 sc blo, 24 sc. (32)\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRow 48-61: repeat rows 2-3 (ending with a row 3).\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\nFasten off. Weave in ends.\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\nAssembling the pillow\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLay the pillow back piece right side up. Lay the front buttonhole panel wrong side up, aligning it on one side. Lay the other front panel on top wrong side up, aligning it along the opposite side. I placed a few pins to hold the pieces together, especially where the 3 pieces met up. Slip stitch or sew around all four sides. Turn right side out. Determine button placement and sew on buttons.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nInsert your pillow form and button it closed. Enjoy your new crochet pillow!\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align\u003d\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/buttonpillow2_zpstb7yumo3.jpg\" width\u003d\"650\" border\u003d\"0\" alt\u003d\"Crochet Button Pillow: free crochet pattern | She's Got the Notion\"/\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003eYou can read about my other crochet pillow (picture left) \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2014/10/the-lodge-pillow.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nHappy Crocheting!\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Theme%202/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height\u003d\"\" nopin\u003d\"nopin\" width\u003d\"200\" /\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/feeds/2843169428469378857/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/05/crochet-button-pillow.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/2843169428469378857"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2348768008564562996/posts/default/2843169428469378857"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.shesgotthenotion.com/2015/05/crochet-button-pillow.html","title":"Crochet Button Pillow: free crochet pattern"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/shesgotthenotion/Crochet%20Patterns/th_buttonpillow3_zpskkoeu82e.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}}]}});