The story of the scrap pillow Searching for fabric to cover a headboard left me with a variety of swatches. Though I chose none of those swatches, I did save them. I still liked those fabrics, and as you may have guessed, because I'm a quilter, I couldn't bear to toss away something I could use. Since the swatches harmonized well, I put them together into a small pillow. I like that the pillow has a special memory of the search--a fun time for both my husband and me, as he often accompanies me.
I took the idea one step further and used more swatches and remnants I had in my cache. Some were calico and others were decorator lengths, but all made wonderful pillows.
Whether using inserts or filling your casing with fiberloft, making pillows is a fun way to give new life to those scraps and swatches.
Becky (Rebecca) Jacoby writes and edits fiction and nonfiction. She has written and illustrated for quilting publications. She has designed for the needlearts industry, owned a home decorating business, and continues to share her ideas. Contact her at Rebecca.jacoby09@gmail.com or via becky.jacoby.com
