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Simple Sewing Project: Decorative Felt Pillow

December 2, 2011 By Angie Kauffman · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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5 Days of Christmas: Gifts Kids Can Make

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Thanks so much for joining us this week as we explore gifts kids can make for the holidays (either on their own or with help). If you’ve missed any of them, be sure to check them out!

In our last day of gifts, I want to share a project that my seven year old wanted to make for this Christmas.  She had seen many felt projects in her favorite book Made By Me, and she was determined that she wanted to make a small decorative felt pillow.

Of course, the only thing holding her back was that she didn’t actually know how to sew.  This is small beans to a seven year old girl, as you may know, if you also have a similarly aged girl.  However, with some help from me and basic instruction on a running stitch, she easily created her decorative pillow (with much pride, I might add).

This project could be made into any shape, of course.  The options with felt are endless.  Molly decided on a heart shape, and then we also decided to put a small decorative heart on each side of the pillow as well.  I helped with the cutting, and then gave some basic running stitch directions.  I also had to stay close for each time she got it wrapped up in some odd way or just suddenly forgot what she needed to do.

When the pillow was almost sewn up, she used fiber fill to stuff her pillow.  She then finished sewing her edges, and had a completed pillow to give to her Grandma for Christmas.  (Although, it seems that she just couldn’t wait for Christmas to give away her creation.  And, much to my surprise, even though she said it was for Grandma, I had actually been the intended receiver.  What a special surprise!)

This was a great beginning sewing project that helped to inspire a lot of confidence (and pride). I can’t recommend it enough for your beginning sewer too.

Angie, a nerdy domestic-challenged homeschooling Mom, can be found writing about faith, family, and household management at Many Little Blessings.  She is the founder of The Homeschool Classroom and Catholic Mothers Online.  She is also an artist and a designer.

 

Need more holiday inspiration? Check out the other bloggers participating in the 5 Days of Christmas Series:

A Slob Comes Clean – Getting Your Home Company Ready
Feels Like Home – Christmas Traditions
Somewhat Crunchy – Christmas with Dairy Allergies
Spell Outloud – Children’s Books
Mama’s Learning Corner – Children’s Crafts
Many Little Blessings – Edible Gifts
Sunflower Schoolhouse – Decorations
An Oregon Cottage – Christmas Cookies
Catholic Icing – Wishing Jesus Happy Birthday
The Traveling Praters – Traveling
The Homeschool Classroom – Gifts Kids Can Make
Mama’s Laundry Talk – Laundry Gifts

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About Angie Kauffman

Angie, mom to three very fun kids, is the founder of Real Life at Home.  With degrees in elementary education (B.A.) and special education (M.S.Ed.), as well as being a former homeschooler, she is passionate about supporting both parents and teachers by providing printables, crafts, and activities to help children learn and grow.

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