How to Make a 9 Patch
Country Raggedy Quilt Pillow
This
16" charming country raggedy 9 patch pillow is quick and easy to make. It is
just right for the novice sewer/quilter and will add country charm to any
room in your home.
You will
need:
- nine 5" single squares of
quilt batting
- nine 7" double squares of fabric
Place one piece
of quilt batting in between two pieces of a fabric square.
Make sure the
fabric batting is in the center and the pretty sides of the fabric
square are on the outside. Pin in place.
Stitch
diagonally across the square going through all 3 layers. Do this to all
the squares.
This is what your 9 squares should look like.
Stitch the other corners on each square diagonally making an "X" on each
square. Do this to all 9 squares.
Place your 9 squares flat on a table the way you would like them to be in
your finished pillow.
Let's make the 9 quilted squares into rows.
Place the top right square and the middle
right square pretty sides together.
Stitch a 1"
seam.
Place the
bottom right square to the center right square and stitch a 1" seam.
The right row is done.
Do the same to
the center and left rows to form 3 rows of 3 squares.
Stitch the 3
rows together once again using a 1" seam. First stitch the center
row to the right row. Then stitch the left row to the center row.
You should have one big square of 9 smaller
squares sewn together.
Using other
fabric, cut a backing to your pillow the same size as your 9 patch pillow
front that you just made.
Place the
backing and 9 patch pillow front together pretty sides out. Pin
around the outer edge. Leave a 4" opening to stuff your pillow.
Stitch a 1" seam around the outer edge of
your pillow going through all layers including the back.
Don't forget to leave the 4" opening for
stuffing.
Cut slits on ALLseams of your pillow. The smaller the slit, the more your 9
patch pillow will "rag".
Wash your pillow in Cold/Cold. Dry
your pillow in the dryer.
Stuff your
pillow with fiberfill. Machine stitch or hand stitch the opening
closed using a 1" seam.
Your charming
country raggedy 9 patch pillow is finished!
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