Our quilt guild is hosting a quilt show in August and each of us are expected to make a wall hanging, less than 20″ in height as a raffle item. Me, being the smart aleck of the group, asked if I could make my entry a pillow instead.
I took an extra block from the scrap bag and put on a few borders before measuring the sides. A trip to Goodwill resulted in a matching men’s shirt and a pillow for the form for a few bucks. I cut the men’s shirt to match the top and sewed them together around all four sides. I clipped the corners and flipped it right side out before putting the pillow form inside and rebuttoning the back. I like this technique of making pillows as I don’t like sewing zippers or flaps and it has the added benefit of recycling.
kissy frog quilts 
May 6, 2014 at 2:23 pm
What a great way to recycle, not to mention the beauty of the pillow. Kudos.
May 31, 2024 at 8:11 am
That’s a clever idea to turn a quilt block into a pillow, especially for a quilt show raffle item! Using a men’s shirt for the backing is not only resourceful but also adds a personal touch. It’s great to see how creativity and recycling can go hand in hand to create something beautiful and practical. If you’re interested in more creative sewing projects or looking for high-quality bedding products, <visit Aelinen.co.uk.