I have a fun project that all started with some red pompom trim I wanted to use for ….something…. And what better for pom pom trim then a festive pillow – so the Pom Pom Heart Love Pillow was born…
Gather some fabric (size depending on the size you want your pillow), pom pom trim, fusible webbing (wonder under or heat n bond), and embroidery floss.
Iron the fusible web, shinny side down, onto the back of each heart. Then peel the paper backing off. This will leave a layer of “glue” on each heart:
Next position the hearts – I used a ruler to make sure they were lined up correctly:
Now, the reason for the fusible webbing – iron all of the hearts into place. The fusible webbing will help them stay put – nice and flat – and not wrinkle or shift when you sew:
Machine stitch around each heart to secure it to the pillow:
Now, you could stop there, but I went ahead and used embroidery floss to hand-stitch the outline of each heart. I thought it added depth and character to the project. But it was the longest part of this whole project, so if you’re short on time, it could be omitted. I opted for it because I knew I had book club that night and would be sitting and open to working on a project (what next – am I going to be that lady who brings a crochet bag to church?!?) I went around the red hearts in aqua and around the aqua heart in red:
And then I used red to embroider the word “love” into the aqua heart:
Now, how to attach pom pom trim to a pillow – – first sew it around the edge of the front of the pillow:
At the beginning and end, you’ll want to hang the tail off just a little, like so:
And it should look like this when you’re done with that step:
At that point, with right sides together. you are going to sew the back of the pillow to the front. Leave a few inches open to be able to turn the pillow right-side out. If you sew where you can see the stitch line of the attached trim, then you can aim for slightly inside that line – that will give your seam perfect placement. When done, clip your corners as shown:
Turn right-side out and stuff (I often use old pillows for stuffing – the ones that are too flat to sleep on so they get replaced – just cut them open and it’s a stuffing paradise). Then hand-stitch the opening closed. That’s it!
I love the hint of aqua — and it fits in with my decor:
It’s so fun and adds a hint of Valentine’s without being too much so – –
Random backed-out shot in case you think my photos are fancy – because they’re not. Ironman is even taking pictures of my projects with the tablet – future blogger??
I know Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but this is such a fun project, you can get it done in time! Enjoy!!
Beverly Pennington says
love that pillow – looks like it came from some super expensive store like Anthropologie
Granny Bob says
Love your pillow! Thanks for sharing.
Charisa says
The ball fringe really makes it. Super cute!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
How cute is that pillow?! I love the pom pom fringe on the outside. Great job.
Melanie {Reasons To Skip The Housework} says
I love pom poms kinda like I love polka dots. They just make me happy! I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out I love it!
Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework
Kassi Mortensen says
What a fun idea! I think I need some pom pom stuff…
J's mom says
Just stopping by to invite you to my party here:
https://diycraftyprojects.com/2013/02/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-20.html
I also have a valentine themed link-up here:
https://diycraftyprojects.com/valentines-day-themed-link-up is an ongoing link-up.