Pattern - Pearl-embellished Ring Pillow
- Size
- 1. Size is 8"x8".
- Pillow
- 1. Cut two 8-1/2" squares from fabric.
- 2. Print and cut out pattern. Transfer dotted design to front of one fabric square. Use one strand perle cotton to stem stitch inside dots that form swirls, embroidering two stitches between each dot, and straight stitch on dots in corners, going from center dot to five outside dots, making five stitches.
- 3. Use bead thread to sew pearl beads to dots.
- 4. Cut 8-1/2" square from cotton batting. Baste batting square to back of embroidered fabric square close to edges.
- 5. Sew center of ribbon lengths to pillow front on opposite sides of center bead.
- 6. Sew piping around pillow front, 1/4" from edges, beginning and ending in a corner. (Note: Clip piping seam while stitching around pillow.)
- 7. Sew pillow front to back with right sides together along piping stitching, leaving 4" opening on one side for turning. Trim seam at corners. Turn pillow right side out through opening. Stuff pillow; hand sew opening closed.