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Intermediate
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17 min 28 sec
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01:04
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11:20
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04:12
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Wondering what to do with all of the gorgeous blocks in our Block of the Month series? Ashley Nickels shows how to expertly set any quilt block in a posh pillowcase, featuring sashing to frame the block and a hidden zipper. She demonstrates the technique using Carolyn Friedlander's Polk Block, but you can use any block you please to create custom pillows for your home.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Quilt block of your choice (Ashley demonstrates using Carolyn Friedlander’s Polk Block - set of 4 blocks sewn together to create a 14” square)
- 20” square quilting cotton for back of pillow
- 3 ½” strips of quilting cotton for sashing
- 16” zipper
- 19" square pillow form
- Thread in coordinating color
- Sewing machine
- Zipper foot
- Snips or seam ripper
- Scissors
- Rotary cutter
- Clear gridded quilting ruler
- Cutting mat
- Pins
- Iron and ironing board
Downloads:
- Add sashing
- Install a hidden zipper
- Sew with a zipper foot
What you’ll get:
- Detailed instructions on how to turn a quilt block into a pillowcase
- 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Ashley Nickels
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Single Block Projects: Quilt Block Pillow Reviews
345 users recommended this class to a friend
Tracie Huizenga
I love the way Ashley teaches! I think I am going to make these for gifts for Christmas!
More than 3 months ago
JOAN COLLYMORE-JACKSON
I liked the ease at which Ashley demonstrated the lesson.
More than 3 months ago
Sarah Ogden
Wow! I got more than I bargained for with this class. I wasn't expecting to learn how to add a zipper to a cushion cover. That is so neat and she makes it look totally doable!
More than 3 months ago