Primitive Country Christmas Pillow

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred,

and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit,

become a child again at Christmas time.
- Laura Ingalls Wilder -

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Pull out your sewing machine, sweet friends. . .

I have a fun and easy sewing project today :)

Supplies needed for the pillow:

fabric

doily

batting

Cut two pieces of fabric that are

10 1/2-inches across and 6 1/2-inches down.

Cut one piece of fabric that is about 

3 1/2-inches across and 4-inches down

{this is for the pocket}.

Sew on the doily to the top piece of fabric.

I sewed mine on near the left edge.

Fold the edges of the pocket about 1/4-inches in and iron

{you can leave them unfolded for a nice fraying look}.

Sew the top edge down

and then place the pocket over the doily 

and sew along the side and bottom edge-

do not sew the top as it will close the opening of the pocket!

Place the two piece of fabric right sides together.

Pin into place and then sew along the edges.

Leave a small opening on the bottom.

Turn the pillow right side out

and fill with batting.

Hand sew the closing.

Supplies needed for the pocket:

Spanish moss

red beads

frosted pine cones

metal heart or star

{ you can even use cinnamon sticks }

button

fabric tied into a bow

Sew or glue the bow and button onto the corner of the pocket.

Fill the pocket with moss and add the red berries and pine cones

as well as the heart or star.

You can also add a fabric flower to your pillow.

And you're finished, sweet friends.

A delightful pillow to add to your home during the winter and holiday season. . .

or you can give it to someone special :)

I made another pillow that was slightly bigger

and I placed the doily on the bottom edge rather than the side.

And I even made some matching flowers

that sit in glass jars and a country wire basket.

I wrapped the basket handle with the matching beads.

And here is a slightlydifferent version

with a bell pinned onto the pocket and cinnamon sticks tucked inside. 

Happy sewing, sweet friends!

Have a blessed and joyful day.

{{{ HUGS }}}

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