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Ann from On Sutton Place shows how you can make this tie top throw pillow cover. The ties at the top make the closure for the cover. She uses twill tape but you could also use ribbon. It would make… Read more ... 
Lana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers. She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted. Once you have the fabric… Read more ... 
Dena from Hearts and Sharts shows how to make a flanged pillow sham. The flange creates a subtle border around the pillow and lends a more formal air to your bedding ensemble. It’s actually an easy detail to add in… Read more ... 
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Pocket Pals Pillow. It’s a fun way to display and store a collection of Lego mini figures. The front of the pillow has itty… Read more ... 
Sara from The Aqua House shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make this raindrop pillow. The front of the pillow is covered in large raindrop shapes appliqued out of a mix of prints. It’s… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It is over at While He Was Napping today with a tutorial showing how to make a body pillow out of two smaller pillow shams. It’s a quick, easy project requiring just a couple of… Read more ... 
Gina from Willowday shows how to make this Easter bunny basket pillow as an alternative to . The small pillow has a pocket across the front to hold candy and other small Easter treats. Her tutorial includes a template for… Read more ... 
Pretty Prudent shares a downloadable PDF showing how to make this floor cushion that’s perfect for lounging or reading books. The stuffing is actually an old comforter, which most of us have around the house. There’s a handle on the… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Ruffles and Romance Neckroll Pillow. The long round pillow is covered in rows of ruffles. The ends are gathered and tied with a pretty bow. They used a tissue linen for a vintage-y, shabby… Read more ... 
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how to make a ruched throw pillow. It’s fun when the ruched panel down the center contrasts with the side panels, like in the one she made for the example. It would also be pretty… Read more ... 
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to create this fun Confetti Pillow. The confetti design is made from circles of solid color fabrics fused down to a solid white background. Grid quilting creates… Read more ... 
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how to make this super cute pennant pillow. It’s a long skinny triangle pillow, shaped just like the pennants celebrating a sports team. She put… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial at Polk Dot Chair showing how to make this pom pom polka dot pillow. Bright pom poms are scattered across the front of the throw pillow to create a… Read more ... 
I’ve always thought of faux chenille as done up in soft, romantic shades, either for a vintage-y cottage look or for a baby room. But Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun does faux chenille in bright colors and… Read more ... 
Deb from So Sew Easy weaved strips of fabric to create this gorgeous pillow cover. All those little squares of color and pattern make me happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a great project to… Read more ... 
