[FREE PATTERN] Apple and Pumpkin Hand Stitched Pillows

October 23, 2014

By Linette Gerlach

Apple Hand Stitched Decorative Pillow

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Supplies:

1 apple pattern printed
¼ yard red or red-print cotton fabric
1 piece of green felt
red embroidery thread
green embroidery thread
embroidery needle
1 large handful of stuffing

Instructions:

Step 1: Print out the apple pattern.

Step 2: Cut out the apple, stem, and leaf patterns.

Step 3: Fold the fabric in half, then fold it in half again, so you have two folds together. Place the apple pattern so it is along the side with the two folds and cut out two apples.

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Step 4: Unfold the apple and place the two wrong sides together so they match up. Pin the two pieces together.

Step 5: Stitch the two pieces together using an embroidery needle and red embroidery thread, and leave a three-inch hole for stuffing.

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Step 6: Stuff the apple until it is full but not over-stuffed.

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Step 7: Finish stitching the apple together.

Step 8: Cut the stem and leaf using the pattern from a piece of green felt.

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Step 9: Use a small piece of green embroidery thread to stitch the stem and leaf to the top center of the apple.

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Linette Gerlach has lived in Ohio all her life; she graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Operations Management. She worked in the corporate world for over 10 years before she decided it just wasn’t her thing! She’s been a freelance writer, blogger, and amateur photographer for over 6 years, and she is deeply passionate about creating fun food, crafts, and DIY projects. Her blog, The Kid’s Fun Review, is an online magazine that features fun and creative content for kids and their families. She enjoys interacting on social media, so you can find her on Twitter or Pinterest at linetteg and on Instagram and YouTube at linetteg1.