A Pillow For Mom

My Mom is a really special person. Actually she is my step-mom but we have always had a very special bond between us since I was very young and she raised me from an early age so she has been the only Mother I have really ever known.

Every year since I was a kid we have the traditional conversation. I ask her what she would like for Mothers Day and every year she says, 'Oh just make me something from the heart'. I say 'But Mom, I'm not as good as you at making things' and she gives the Best Mom's response, 'It doesn't matter, if it's from you i will love it'.

So here is my Gift From The Heart to my Mom, something soft for her to rest on.

You Will Need:
1 15 X 15 in. Cut from Printed Fabric
2 11 X 15 in. Cut from Printed Fabric
1 12 X 24 in. Cut from Plain Fabric
Contrast Thread and filled bobbin for Plain Fabric
1 12 x 24 sheet of Appliqu� recommend Heat n Bond
2 15 in. strips of Stitch Witchery
1 14 in. Pillow Insert

Straight Pins
Ruler

*Note: I recommend using 100% Cotton Fabrics. All seams are 1/4 inch unless otherwise stated.

Additional Equipment:
*Note: While use of the Cricut Expression and accessories added fun to this project it is not esential for the completion of this project.

Sewing Machine
Cricut Expression Machine
Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge
Cricut 12 x 24 in. Mat
Cricut Tool Kit (optional but VERY helpful)
Cricut Design Studio Software (optional but VERY helpful)

Applique Iron (optional but helpful)
Iron
Fabric Glue (optional), I recommend Liquid Stitch
Quilters Cutting Mat (optional but helpful)
Rotary Cutter (optional but helpful)

Step 1: Prepare The Back Of Your Pillow

Wash, dry and press all fabrics. Trim off loose threads. Cut all pieces as directed above in advance and set aside.

Using the two 11 x 15 Printed pieces press up a 3/4 inch line along the 15 inch width. Apply a strip of Stitch Witchery, press again to adhere Fabric to itself. Repeat with second piece keeping pattern direction going the same on each.

Lay both pieces on top of 15 x 15 inch Printed Fabric piece and overlap in the center until the two 11 X 15 pieces match the 15 x 15 inch piece in size.

Pin the overlapping pieces in together place and run a 5/8 inch basting stitch on both sides of the back piece only and set aside.

Comments

[kerri9494]

 What Cricut cutter settings did you use? Deep cut blade, or regular? What speed/pressure? Thanks!

[Creativeman]

Wow, Deb, you are really talented! Great stuff. Cman

[DebH57]

Thanks C Man!

[Goodhart]

Very cool. I need to step back and take a break from my electronic projects and actually do something like this. I am sure my Mom would love it.

[DebH57]

It's really easy to make Goodhart and doesn't take very long to do. My mom is so proud of hers.

[Goodhart]

I will have to get my wife to uncover the sewing machine....(she was using the top for storage :-) And practice up a little....it's been awhile since I used it.

[Danger is my middle name]

congratulations! the pillow is super cute!

[DebH57]

Thanks Danger I thought yours was pretty neat too.

[Aly]

congratulations on your win

[DebH57]

Thanks so much Aly, your win was great too!

[bethmez]

Deb - this is very nice - wish I had your talent. I'm sure Mom was delighted with this on Mother's Day.

[DebH57]

Thanks Beth, Its all over but the shouting now

[HeidiR]

Nice job what you gonna do next

[DebH57]

I have no idea HeidiR depends when I get a creative mood again.

[CAWildWoman]

Good going little sister!

[DebH57]

Thanks Big Sister, maybe next time you will enter?

[zedikiel]

This is an extremely well designed pillow & the instruction are very clear & easy to follow-- excellent job

[DebH57]

Thank you very much Zedikiel

[Bratillia]

Love it Deb, good luck!

[DebH57]

Hey Bratty nice yo see you! Thanks!

[Deewheat]

Nice!

[DebH57]

Thanks Dee!

[LazyDaisy]

This is very nice work I bet your mom loved it

[DebH57]

Yes she was very happy with it thanks Daisy

[jdmeacham]

RE: So here is my Gift From The Heart to my Mom, something soft for her to rest on. Lovely sentiment Deb. I think this pillow is the perfect expression of it. So, just to clarify, did you cut out the worded portions of the overlay from plain fabric using the Cricut Expression Machine? A great feature to have. Without it, this seems easy enough to duplicate with a fabric marker, stencils and some fine scissors.

[DebH57]

Yes, I used the Cricut Expression to cut all the words and hearts. It is easy enough to duplicate except I have lost a lot of feeling in my hands except for what the arthritis does and it would have taken me days on end without it. I can provide you a printable stencil if you would like one.

[EEEKKKaMouse]

Very nice pillow.

[DebH57]

Thank you EEEKKKaMouse

[NuclearWinter]

Keep up the good work kiddo, you can make me one next!

[DebH57]

LOL ok NuclearWinter let me know what colors you want

[JohnMac]

LOL I was going to ask the same thing that Donald did, I would have been proud to give this to my Mother for Mothers Day and I don't have the talent to make my own! Great Job!

[DebH57]

Well thank you very much JohnMac maybe you can find someone to make the pillow for you, just download the adobe PDF from the link above.

[porcupinemamma]

i want to vote for you, but I don't see anywhere that lets me??????

[DebH57]

at the top next to the Mothers Day Contest Button it says Is This A Winner there is a Vote button Thanks so much Lynn

[porcupinemamma]

Oh-O.K I think I was able to.

[BettyBoop1]

Great work you have done here DebH, I would love to have someone give me a gift like this! 5 Stars!

[DebH57]

Thanks Betty I appreciate your comments and ratings!

[90210Hillbilly]

This is so beautiful it made me cry! Your Mother is a very blessed woman to have you for a daughter!

[DebH57]

Thanks 90210, I feel blessed to have her for a Mom.

[anniebhinojos]

Beautiful cushion that expresses how blessed we are to have such a wonderful mother in our lives. Awesome idea! Annie