Bring the Sunshine In! Pillow

I know I'm a little late posting our "Theme"-day post today, but once you see this little beauty, I'm hoping you'll forgive me. I was trying to get this made this morning and that's why posting got put on the back burner.

Here's a mini tutorial on making pin-tucks. It's only the second or third time I've done it- so I'm by no means an expert. But, if you've ever wanted to give this look a try- here it is:

First draw your design on the fabric with a marking pen. I read somewhere to make sure not to press it so it won't set the pen. This one disappears with water. {I marked the first line 2 1/2" from the edge with the next 2 lines each 1" away}

Fold on your marked line and sew as close as you can to the edge. I moved my needle to the right as far as I could and lined my fabric up about 1/8" in, it's probably a 1/16" seam allowance. {let's call it an educated guess. ;)}

Repeat on all the lines, erase your marks, make your pillow cover and stuff that lovely up!

You may notice that I alternated which way I had the seams go when I sewed the cross tuck. I don't know what the "right" way really is, but I liked how it added a bit of interest.

I absolutely ADORE this yellow linen I got as a remnant from Joann's {man I love that place}.

Now, I have one very stuffed, cheery pillow! If you want to see my first attempt at pin-tucking go here.

Also, today I am Stranded on a Crafting Desert Island over at Less Cake {more frosting}. Go on over and check out what crafting item I CAN NOT live without- I'll give you one hint- I could not make pillows without it- and we all know how desolate my life would be if I could not make pillows. ;)

xoxo,

Amy