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Sarah in Brooklyn 08-28-2012 06:25 PM

Pillow inserts?
 
My mom would like me to make her some pillow covers, and I thought it would be a good way to practice making blocks, but i don't know where to get the pillow innerds. Is there a good source for this - foam would be perfect!

kathdavis 08-28-2012 06:35 PM

JoAnn's sells pillow inserts or you can just make the outside and then stuff with stuffing from, once again, JoAnn's or Walmart.

Patti25314 08-28-2012 06:45 PM

Just did some for a friend and got them from JoAnn's.

auntpiggylpn 08-28-2012 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by Sarah in Brooklyn (Post 5475542)
My mom would like me to make her some pillow covers, and I thought it would be a good way to practice making blocks, but i don't know where to get the pillow innerds. Is there a good source for this - foam would be perfect!

Does she already have pillows that she wants you to make pillow covers for? If she has pillows that she wants "freshened up" just re -use the ones she has.

Cybrarian 08-28-2012 07:14 PM

Do you mean little foam pieces filling a pillow insert or solid foam you cut to size? IMHO solid foam shapes need a very tailored pillow cover. JoAnns has several different grades and types of forms that allow for great variety in pillow covers. One reason I signed up for the free block of the month class on Craftsy.com was because I can make the blocks that interest me into pillow covers. I like to change mine in living and family rooms according to seasons.

jemma 08-29-2012 12:27 AM

not sure i would like to rest with my face on a pieced section-[i have enough wrinkles already] but the edges looj great jazzed up--just thought naybe your pillows are our cushions ???

Sarah in Brooklyn 08-29-2012 02:30 AM

Yes, cushions, not sleeping pillows! I'll check out Joann's - thanks, all.

jemma 08-29-2012 04:42 AM

now i feel silly!!!!!!!!

JNCT14 08-29-2012 06:51 AM

I save my really small scraps in a bag and when I have enough I make a simple square or rectangle insert and stuff it with the scraps. Then i make the quilted portion, using a lightweight batting (similar to quilting a pocketbook). Its a good way to recycle the scraps that are too small for anything else.


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