Frayed Stripe Pillows

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1 yd Plaid Cotton Canvas
• 1/2 yd Chenille for Contrast Stripes
• 20" Pillow Forms
• Basic Sewing Supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut one square, 21" x 21", of canvas for two pillow fronts.
2. Cut two rectangles, 14" x 21", of canvas for back panels.
3. Cut 4 strips, 3" x 21", on the grain of the chenille fabric.
4. The chenille will be the stripes to sew between the plaid patterns.
5. Pull the threads from the chenille strips 1/2" on both long sides of strips to form fringe.
6. Pin the strips on the front of the green plaid between the plaid patterns.
7. Stitch in place.
8. Sew a hem along the long side of both back. Fold under 1/2" and press. Fold again and stitch in place.
9. With right sides together, pin the back panels to front, overlapping the back to fit front.
10. Sew 1/2" seam around.
11. Turn, press, and insert pillow form.