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    Felt Circle Pillow Tutorial

    Last Modified: November 7, 2016 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 24 Comments

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    This is a super-easy method for making a fun throw-pillow. This project is practically no-sew as well! I saw a throw like this last year in Crate & Barrel or Pottery Barn, or one of those magazines, and thought: I could make that. And now, you can too.

    Here are your supplies: heavy canvas fabric, felt for the circles, sharp scissors, Elmer's glue, DMC floss, and a biggish needle for embellishing, batting/stuffing and fabric for the pillow backing.

    Gather the variety of felt you'd like to use. Scraps are great.  I used mostly the el-cheapo felt from any craft/big-box sewing stores, but because I wanted a few more color options I bought a little bit of the nicer wool-felt from a quilt shop.  Using a fine-tip Sharpie trace different circle shapes on the felt. Look around your house for a variety of circle sizes. I used my Accuquilt GO! Cutter die cuts for a bunch of mine. Love it!

    Cut the canvas to the size you want your finished throw pillow to be + at least ¼" on all sides for seam allowance. This project will work best with heavy canvas or duck cloth. (I had some left over from this throw pillow last year.)  Lay out the circles on the felt, playing with colors and size until you get a look that you like. (Pretend there isn't any embellishing on these circles yet - I got excited and forgot to take a picture of that part.)

    Now pull out that Elmer's glue. I loved the way the Elmer's worked. Wasn't too heavy or messy (or hot), plus it's washable. Glue sticks won't work. (I tried it.)  Apply a very small line around all the edges of the circle and a dab in the middle. YOU DON'T NEED MUCH! If you put too much on it could get bumpy and dry clumpy. A very little bit works great and won't show up like bumpy patches under the felt. The heavy canvas helps provide great stability.  I was amazed how well these circles stuck.  At first I was just going to use the glue to hold things down temporarily and then sew them in place, but they stuck so well, I didn't need to sew!

    Working with your circles already in position, pick-up one at a time and glue it in place. Start with the circles that aren't double or triple layered.

    If you are going to embellish with any kind of stitching on the double/triple layered circles do it BEFORE you glue them to the canvas.  I glued the small circles on top of the big circles and then embellished when the glue was dry. I used a simple running stitch, back stitch or whip-stitch (above.) This part is totally optional because that glue works!

    When all circles are in place, cut a back to match your front. Pin on all sides. Leave a 5-6" opening on one side and sew the rest of the way around.

    When done machine sewing, carefully clip corners before turning the pillow right-side out.

    Generously stuff that pillow full and whip-stitch the opening shut and voila! A quick, fun little holiday throw-pillow! I made this so fast- one afternoon easily. I can't wait to try it in non-Christmas colors.

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    Comments

    1. em's scrapbag

      December 06, 2010 at 8:46 am

      What a simply fun project. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Kimberly

      December 06, 2010 at 9:13 am

      I LOVE it!!!! thanks you so much for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Jennifer

      December 06, 2010 at 12:43 pm

      So cute! This would be a great project to do with my daughter...<br /><br />Jennifer 🙂

      Reply
    4. Sarah@PingsAndNeedles

      December 06, 2010 at 1:45 pm

      it&#39;s a scrummy tutorial - thank you <br /><br />felt - it&#39;s where we all start as little children ... and where we all come back for comfort<br /><br /> ... mmmmm felt ...

      Reply
    5. Dena

      December 06, 2010 at 4:04 pm

      This looks like a fun project to do with my granddaughter. Thanks!

      Reply
    6. kimland

      December 06, 2010 at 7:03 pm

      This is SUPER cute, LOVE it...thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
    7. Anonymous

      December 06, 2010 at 8:13 pm

      Do you think you could use hot glue, just to make sure the dots are stuck on extra good? <br />Thanks for this tutorial, it is so cute, and easy! I am going to do this the week before Christmas.

      Reply
    8. Kimberly

      December 06, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      I. Love. This.<br /><br />SO much.

      Reply
    9. ificould

      December 07, 2010 at 1:23 am

      This is so adorable!!! Love it so much I posted a link: https://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/12/felt-circle-pillow.html<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Grab a featured button if you want: https://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/p/featured-sites.html

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    10. felicity

      December 07, 2010 at 11:53 pm

      Beautiful cushion, Amy! I love the brights on white.

      Reply
    11. Naturally Carol

      December 08, 2010 at 3:05 am

      Your georgeous cushion has a lovely retro look to it, I love the peppermint green in the mix with the bright red and emerald!

      Reply
    12. Lori

      December 08, 2010 at 11:23 am

      very adorable pillow! i love the stitching that shows on top.

      Reply
    13. Jennifer

      December 08, 2010 at 12:00 pm

      Amazing! This is such a fun pillow. I featured you today on my favorite things 🙂

      Reply
    14. Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moi

      December 08, 2010 at 4:53 pm

      very cute pillow, and esay to make, the best kind.<br />thanks for visiting.<br />I am follwing you now.

      Reply
    15. Quiltstory

      December 14, 2010 at 12:57 am

      Love love <i>love</i>!!! Seriously. I have to bookmark this for next year.

      Reply
    16. miss~nance

      June 13, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      What a cute &amp; funky cusion. <br /><br />Gail

      Reply
    17. Conny's Cottage

      September 11, 2011 at 4:23 am

      Hello<br /><br />wath a great tutorial,tahnk you for cherr.<br /><br /><br />greatings send you Conny<br /><br />I LIKE THE CUSON

      Reply
    18. Katie

      December 14, 2011 at 8:31 am

      I&#39;m loving this felt circle pillow--very festive for the holidays!

      Reply
    19. nancybabb

      November 04, 2012 at 5:56 am

      Hi Amy,<br /><br />I just stumbled over here from Pinterest...because of the stocking post and just kept reading! Love both the stocking (will try) and the pillow.... I just have to share something I blogged last year... something a friend taught me about turning pillow corners... life changing &quot;how to&quot;! https://nancybabb-classes.blogspot.com/2011/03/

      Reply
    20. D`P

      January 19, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Very cool pillow, I love it 🙂 I&#39;m glad that I found your blog, best wishes...<br /><a href="https://degerlendiriyorum.blogspot.com/&quot; rel="nofollow">! •• Değerlendiriyorum ve Paylaşıyorum •• !</a>

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    21. hidayah sumiyani

      February 09, 2013 at 5:34 pm

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    22. Grace Hood

      December 06, 2013 at 11:59 am

      This is super cute. I&#39;ll have to whip up a few of these for my living room! Thanks for the tutorial.

      Reply

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