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How to make Accent Pillows from the Barn Quilts Placemat Panel
The Barn Quilts Placemat Panel is not just for placemats! They are quick and easy to cut apart and turn into rectangular accent pillows – perfect for farmhouse decor.
Each panel has 6 barn scenes that each measure 18″ x 11″. (figure 1)
- CUT apart with ¼″ – ½″ border all the way around, depending on your preferred seam allowance.
- CUT a backing fabric the same size as the placemat fabric. (I literally lay the placemat piece on top of backing fabric and use it as a pattern.) (figure 2)
- Right sides together, CLIP & SEW around all 4 sides, leaving a 3-4″ opening on the bottom to turn and stuff. (figure 3)
- TURN right side out and use a tool to gently turn the corners. (figure 4) (I like the Flamingo Stiletto Turning Tool by Bev McCullough from Riley Blake Designs)
- STUFF with polyester fiber to the firmness of your liking. (figure 5) (I used Fairfield PF16B Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber)
- HAND-STITCH closed.
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