Envelope Pillow

I had some scraps left over from my first Gum Drop pillow (since I fussy-cut the flower), and I thought I should put it to good use. So, what better than a matching throw pillow?
Luckily, just the project popped out of my Sew Everything Workshop book and I had just enough scraps to make the Envelope Pillow.

There was no pattern to this project, so I just used my handy-dandy rotary cutting mat and tool to cut out the shapes. It seemed simple enough. All I needed was a 12.5x16.5 piece (A) and 2 12.5x11.25 pieces (B&C). My ruler and cutting mat helped to make my measuring a breeze. So, I measure and cut! When I re-measured my "A" piece, it was perfect, then I re-measured B & C to find that I cut them at 12.5x10!! OOOPS!

Well, I am stressing out now! I had my heart set on putting these scraps to good use with a matching throw pillow! So, I consult the directions with mom and she points out how much "extra" material there was for over-lap on the back of the envelope pillow. She says not to worry, I just wont have as much overlap as the directions would require. And she showed me how to improvise!

I couldn't believe it! I could save my pillow! In a cinch, I had my envelope pillow made...and boy does it look cute on the couch with my lovely Gum Drop ottoman at the foot!

Pin Cushions from the Project Book

Now that I have had a few classes and have learned the basics (the very basics), I am going through the project book and picking out projects to make!

I thought I would start with an easy one. AND, I needed a pin cushion for my sewing box, so I decided to make my own! I picked a cute fabric that I am SURE will be used in a future project and I spent a short time making 2 cute pin cushions.

The Gum Drop Pillow CRAZE

Mom and I had so much fun making the Gum Drop pillows that we became obsessed and went crazy making them! (Because I need a bunch of oversized pillows taking over my house)

First I made one for Kelly and her new baby. We went to her baby shower and gave her the giant floor pillow/ottoman with fabric to match her Ocean theme in the baby's room.

Welcome to the world little Kai, who was born March 1st!

Then my little Isis (5 years old) told me about how she wants want too when I am done making the one for the baby. And of course, we want Caitie to have one too! So, now mom and I make 2 more!


Isis loves to jump on hers and Caitie relaxes and puts her feet up! AND someone at mom's work saw the first one I made, and wanted one made for her with the same fabric. But I think when that one's done, we are going to be over the Gum Drop pillows.