Envelope Back Throw Pillows

The idea was easy enough to complete.  The 2 throw pillows on one of our sofas downstairs needed to be replaced.  Sure, a quick trip to a local store (with a coupon) would have completed the project.  However, I do have a stash of fabric and also a Janome sewing machine that has allowed me to "whip up" some mighty fine items.  :)  After purchasing my Janome a few years ago, I checked out their website and found directions for Throw Pillow with Envelope Back.  I had bookmarked the directions for another day.

That day had come!  The directions were easy to follow.  Newspaper, pencil, yardstick and scissors in hand, I made my pattern.  The fabric was in my scrap stash, mostly leftover from our bathroom curtains.

The colors - tan + navy blue would work well with our sofa.  The only issue was the needed amount and my scrap fabric was not continuous.  Patchwork designs are so pretty, so that settled it.  The envelope pillows were made and the old pillows stuffed inside.

Now, I'm ready to tackle the project of making the pillow shams to match our new quilt.  The fabric, grosgrain ribbon and thread have already been purchased.  That was a great practice run!  Maybe, after the holidays!

These Throw Pillows make a quick and easy gift just in time for the holidays!

Enjoy!