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Projects· Seasonal & Holiday· Sewing· Summer

DIY United States Pillow

July 1, 2014

Happy July 1st! In just a few short days, we’re all going to be celebrating the 4th of July! While it seems totally crazy that we’re now in July, I’m really looking forward to the 4th!

Remember a while back when I told you about your chance to win a $310 Target Gift Card? And that I’ve joined up with 30 other awesome bloggers to tackle the challenge of creating a patriotic project or recipe without using the traditional red, white and blue color scheme?

Well, with that in mind, today I’m sharing my DIY United States Pillow, which I shared a sneak peek of during our summer home tour!

 DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

Here’s how I made it!

I started with my two fabrics, a dark gray linen and a cream muslin.

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

Then I trimmed off a piece of the muslin and cut out a map of the United States on freezer paper with my Silhouette machine…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

I ironed it in place, then started traced around the edge with a pencil…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

Once I had the entire outline traced, I pulled up the freezer paper…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, I used my fabric scissors to start trimming off the extra fabric…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

There were a few areas that I couldn’t get with my big fabric scissors…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

So for all those hard to reach cuts, I used a pair of tiny sewing scissors…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

With that finished, I started making the pillow form. I cut off a piece of the gray linen…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

And made the pillow form just like I did here. Then, I laid the United States cutout in the middle of the pillow…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

And started pinning it in place, making sure to only pin the needles through the front layer of the pillow form, not the back.

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, I used my sewing machine and started sewing along the edge of the United States cutout…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

That was easily the hardest part. There were a lot of turns, and I always left my needle poking through the fabric when I picked up the foot of the sewing machine. That way, I could just twist the fabric for the next angle. I was also constantly checking to make sure I was only sewing through the first layer of the pillow form.

Once I had it all finished,  this is what I was left with…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

And here’s what it looks like with the seam on the edge…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

With that done, I started stuffing the pillow…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

And then I sewed the bottom closed…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

Now, if the sewing machine scares you, I’m, sure you could make this with hot glue instead. No worries!

Here’s what it looks like finished…

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

I absolutaly love how these two fabrics looks together!

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

And how the edge of the muslin fabric frayed… that fabric also has an amazing knobby texture… de-lish!

DIY United States Pillow by The Wood Grain Cottage

I’m so happy with the way that it turned out, and I can see I’ll probably be leaving it out year round. Who says it’s just 4th of July decor? 😀

And now, take a look at these fabulous projects that the other ladies have been sharing over the last three weeks…

Patriotic Projects without the traditional colors!

  1. Patriotic Vignette by House by Hoff
  2. 4th of July Party Printables by The Blissful Be
  3. Statue of Liberty Pledge Art by A Prudent Life
  4. Star Spangled Entry by Finding Silver Pennies
  5. Stars & Stripes Tea Party by My Creative Days
  6. 4th of July Subway Art by Just a Girl and Her Blog
  7. Canadian Map Art by Inspire Me Heather
  8. Star Spangled Door Decor by 3 Little Greenwoods
  9. Patriotic Mason Jars and Free Printable by Place of My Taste
  10. Neutral Pallet Flag by View From the Fridge

Patriotic SBH Week 2 Collage

  1. USA String Art by Sypsie Designs
  2. Lady Liberty Art by Delineate Your Dwelling
  3. Planked American Flag by Maison de Pax
  4. Fireworks Drink Stirrers by Homey Oh My!
  5. Mounted Declaration of Independence by Everyday Enchanting
  6. Land of the Free Because of the Brave Printable by Black and White Obsession
  7. Fireworks Table Runner by One Krieger Chick
  8. Chalkboard Bunting by The Dolen Diaries
  9. Vintage USA Framed Art by Made to Be a Momma
  10. Let Freedom Ring Utensil Caddy by Tiny Sidekick
  11. Wood Slice Canadiana Coasters

MUST PIN!  Amazing patriotic project ideas that DON'T use the traditional colors!  Very creative!  1. USA Map by Paper & Fox
2. Let Freedom Ring Gold Art by Life on Virginia Street
3. Wood Shim Flag by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body
4. Corrugated Metal Star Art by Addicted 2 DIY
5. Neutral Nautical Pallet Flag by Southern State of Mind

And don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a $310 Target gift card! Giveway ends July 4th!

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 Happy almost 4th of July, friends!

Main SignatureP.S.- Just in case you’re looking for another 4th of July project idea, check out my Pledge of Allegiance tea towel. 😀

I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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Comments

  1. Ashey @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    July 1, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I love this pillow! The sewing machine does scare me but hot glue is my friend. 😉
    ~ Ashley

    Reply
  2. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    July 1, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Love the pillow! It looks great!

    Reply
  3. M says

    July 2, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    LOVE, love, love the pillow, Shayna! You’re SO creative:) Enjoy the holiday… blessings & <3
    M

    Reply

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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