Free pattern: Monster tail kids travel pillow

Vanessa from Tried and True shares a free pattern for her Monster Tail Kid’s Travel Pillow. She gives a travel neck pillow the cutest spin by shaping it like a monster tail and adding fierce monster spikes. But don’t worry – it’s all made from a soft Cuddle fabric! If you’ve got plans for a road trip or airline travel with a child, this would be just the thing to bring along.

Click the link below for her free pattern and tutorial:

Monster Tail Kid’s Travel Pillow, by Tried and True

[photos from Tried and True]

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