A collection of three modern pillow silhouettes perfect for turning your nest into a stylish retreat.

 

Instructions, pattern pieces and measurements for creating your own Midwest Mod Pillows. A collection of three modern pillow silhouettes perfect for turning your nest into a stylish retreat. Included pillow styles are: The Pieced Envelope Pillow, The Zinnia Pillow, The Modern Bolster Pillow.

 

• 1/4 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight cotton print for the Narrow End Panel (Panel A)
• 3/8 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight coordinating cotton print for the Middle Panel (Panel B)
• 3/8 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight coordinating cotton print for the Large End Panel (Panel C)
• 1/2 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight coordinating cotton print for the Back Panel
• 3/4 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin for the Pillow Form
• 2 - 8 oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
• 1 spool of coordinating thread

Finished Size for the Pieced Envelope Pillow:
24” wide x 16” long

For a 14” Round Pillow

• 1/2 yard of 44” light to mid-weight cotton fabric for the Pillow Cover
• 3/4 yard of 44” light to mid-weight coordinating cotton fabric for the Zinnia Petals
• 3/4 yard of heavyweight sew-in interfacing for the Zinnia Petals
• 2- 1 1/2” buttons to cover for the center of the Zinnia Flower (They usually come 2 buttons per kit)
• 1- 14” round Pillow Form (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch ™” form)
• Carpet or upholstery thread
• 1 spool of coordinating thread

OR to make your own pillow form you will need:

• 1/2 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin
• 1 1/2 - 8oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)

For a 24” Round Pillow

• 1 1/2 yards of 44” wide light to mid-weight cotton fabric for the Pillow Cover
• 1 1/2 yards of 44” wide light to mid-weight coordinating cotton fabric for the Zinnia Petals
• 2 yards of heavyweight sew-in interfacing for the Zinnia Petals
• 1 1/2 yards of 44” wide cotton muslin for the Pillow Form (pillow forms are not available for this size)
• 4 - 8oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
• 2 - 2 1/2” buttons to cover for the center of the Zinnia Flower (They usually come 1 button per kit)
• Carpet or upholstery thread
• 1 spool of coordinating thread

Finished Size for the Zinnia Pillow:
Small Zinnia Pillow: 14” round
Large Zinnia Pillow: 24” round

• 1 1/8 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight cotton fabric for the Bolster
• 1 1/8 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin for the Pillow Form
• 22” or 24” coordinating nylon zipper
• 4 - 8oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
• 1 spool of coordinating thread

Finished Size for the Modern Bolster Pillow:
38” wide x 11” high x 4” deep