Y’all pillows are the easiest and cheapest way to update your spaces for Spring. You can completely change your color scheme with fun, creative pillows. Plus, these would make great Mother’s Day Gifts.
Today I’m sharing How To Make A DIY Spring Pillow using scrap fabrics with an easy no-sew method. This fun and creative craft project is addictive and you may be ripping up your clothes to make one. In addition, this fun craft would make a great Mother’s Day Gifts, Bridal Gifts and more.
Supplies for DIY Spring Pillow
- Pillow Cover 20×20
- Permanent Fabric Glue
- Fabric Scraps – Torn strips approx. 1/4-1/2 inch wide. Lengths can vary.
- Card Board or Card Stock to draw template
- Green Sharpie Pen
- Scissors
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Great Mother’s Day Gift
Seriously, I can think of so many fun and creative ways to use this idea. It only takes a small amount of fabric to create each flower and you are in control of how large the flowers and leaves are.
- Use baby clothes to create a pillow for a keepsake.
- Use fabrics from your wedding to create a pillow keepsake
- Create a Pillow for your mother using fabrics from each of her children or grandchildren.
- Use fabrics or other memorabilia from a favorite vacation or holiday.
I’d love to hear any additional ideas you might have for this project.
Let’s Get Creative
Begin by purchasing or making a 20 x 20 Pillow cover. I use these inexpensive linen blend pillow covers and they look great.
Then use a piece of card board or card stock to make a template that will fit inside the pillow cover. I just tapped two pieces of card stock together.
Draw a simple sketch of your design onto the card stock using a sharpie pen. Then, slide the card stock inside the pillow cover and center the drawing to your desired location.
Sketch Your Design & Create Flowers
Once everything is aligned to your satisfaction, you will trace your design onto the pillow cover using the green sharpie pen. The only part of the design that will show after the pillow is complete is the stems.
Be sure that the card stock or card board remain under the design as a protective layer between the two fabrics until the project is complete.
Begin at the outside of each circle or flower and apply a bead of fabric glue. Working from the outside begin to add fabric by twisting the strips and pressing into the glue. It will usually hold the fabric in place right away, however if it does not, you can use straight pins until the glue sets.
Continue working the fabric strips inward, adding glue as you go. This is where you can use different color combinations, etc.
See how easy that was! This photo is just after I was finished and the glue is still wet.
You will want to give your glue time to dry based on the instructions. Check for any loose areas and apply more glue if necessary.
Go and get that glue off your fingers and let this dry.
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Then fill the pillow cover with a 20 x 20 Pillow form and TA DA! A gorgeous spring pillow.
I’m using this pillow on our guest bed. This spring I’ve pulled out a family heirloom quilt for this bedroom and I’ll be sharing all the Spring update for this room in a later post.
I can’t wait to hear all the inspiring Mother’s Day Gift ideas. A flower for each grandchild is my favorite.
The pillow colors are perfect with the vintage quilt. You can see a similar project – Heart Pillow Here. The pillow can be embellished with tassels or pom pom’s. See how to make a Jute Tassel here. Go crazy and let me see what you make.
I hope this inspires you to get creative and think outside the box this Spring.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Your support and comments mean so much to me. I look forward to sharing my next project and adventure with you!
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That turned out beautiful! You have so many great ideas!
Debbie,
I really appreciate this.
I love this project Rachel! So very pretty! Your creativity continues to amaze me!
Best!
Sherri
Sherry,
Thanks so much.
Rachel – This pillow is charming beyond charming.
Love hearing your voice, wonderful accent and it fits you perfectly.
Blessings to you
I have ordered the quilt bedspread in a king size. My bed is queen but is quite high or tall.
I will let you know how it all turns out in my boho glam bedroom. .
Diana,
I appreciate this so much
It is absolutely beautiful. What a fun idea! Love it!
Darlene,
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
That pillow is beautiful Rachel! I want one!!!
awww you are so sweet.
Beautiful and Pinned! Thanks, Rachel.
Thanks so much Miche
I love your pretty pillow and looks fun to make. Thanks, you are very creative.
This pillow is pretty. Love the colors of the ribbon you chose to create your flowers.
Cindy
Cindy,
Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate your comments.
I really appreciate this so much.
You are so creative Rachel, I love seeing your blog posts. This is a beautiful pillow.
Thanks so much Shawna
So cute and creative.
Rebecca,
I’m so glad you like this. Thanks so much.
What a fun idea. It turned out so cute, Rachel. A perfect way to add a little touch of spring to your home.
Jen,
I’m so glad you like it.
Love all the colors you chose for the flowers in this pillow, Rachel, and the texture it adds too. It’s really beautiful and perfect for this time of year! Hugs, CoCo
Coco,
I really appreciate your encouragement.
What is such a wonderful pillow! I love the bright colors, the texture and the use of the scraps! Such an inspiration! Thank you so much for your kind messages on my blog. I am so happy that I found your site! I have just subscribed.
Alexandra,
Thank you for these sweet compliments. I appreciate you for following along on my adventures.
I love watching all your wonderful home ideas and decorating Rachael.
I love flowers and this pillow with flowers on it is so pretty.
Handmade is so awesome.
Thank you for sharing everything you share with us.
Brenda,
I really appreciate this so much. So glad you like it.
This is beautiful and even has a romantic feel to it. I am definitely going to try to make one of these.
When my father in law passed away I used his favorite shirts and made pillows for the grandchildren. I also added some personal things like the
name or embroidered something that identified with things they like.
For instance on one I embroidered a guitar with angel wings and the name
of the grandson. They have kept these displayed in their room for several years.
Kayestes,
That is so sweet. This would be another way to make something special out of treasured fabrics.
Rachel this pillow turned out just beautiful! I love the colors you chose and the tutorial. Pinned!
Kelly,
Thanks so much.
What a fabulous idea Rachel! It is spring perfection!
Ana,
Thanks so much. I appreciate you for stopping by.
I can honestly say this is my favorite DIY pillow I’ve seen. I’d love to feature it on my weekly blog post this coming Saturday.
Kim,
You are so sweet. I appreciate you so much.