- 1). Cut nine 5 inch squares of quilt batting and nine 7 inch double squares of fabric. (A double square is when material is folded, then cut to specific dimensions, with folded side as one of the edges.)
- 2). Place one square of quilt batting in the center of a fabric square.
- 3). Pin batting in place making sure that the "pretty" side of fabric is showing.
- 4). With a sewing machine, sew diagonally across the fabric square, going through all 3 layers. Continue to sew until all nine squares are sewn with two diagonal stitches, forming an "X" on each fabric square.
- 5). On a flat surface, place the nine fabric squares in the order of how you would like the pillow to look.
- 6). Place the pretty sides together of the top right square and the middle right square. Stitch a 1" seam. Next, attach the bottom right square in the same manner and the right row is completed.
- 7). When all three rows are completed, stitch the three rows together with a 1 inch seam. First attach the center row to the right row, followed by attaching the left.
- 8). Choose a fabric for the pillow's back. The fabric should be a color that coordinates that patchwork pieces together. Cut the fabric to the size of the pillow front.
- 9). Place the backing and the pillow's front together, pretty sides out. Pin the outer edge, leaving a 4 inch opening to stuff the pillow. Stitch a 1 inch seam around the outer edge of the pillow.
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After seams are sewn, cut small slits around the pillow edge. The smaller the slit, the more "raggedy" the pillow will be. - 11
Wash fabric in cold water and dry and dyer. In the washing a drying process the slits will become frayed. Stuff pillow with fiberfill and stitch opening close.
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