Thank you so much for your quick response. One other question-if I had embroidered this very dense design with it previously being quilted, “the 3 layers”, would this dense design kind of disappear into the background. This was something someone else had mentioned at a quilt shop. I just would like to know the correct procedure for future projects. You really seem to know how to deal with individual projects.
Are you asking if you embroider a dense design and then quilt it, will the embroidery design by lost? If that is your question, I don’t think so at all.
Not at all! If you quilt the fabric first, then do a dense embroidery design, the design will be on top of the quilting. Some of the quilting will be lost because it’s under the design.
Love this! I love the fleece addition to give it a more comfy feel. I'm going to make these for the kiddos next door for the holidays. Are they washable with the fusible fleece?
Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, I do not make them to sell. However, MFAD creations is a great source for these custom reading pillows. Here is a link to her website: www.mfadcreations.com/
I have already embroidered my pillow front using sf101 stabilizer. I still want to quilt it. Should I just iron on the fusible batting on back and quilt around it.
That’s exactly what I would do. Some people quilt through the design, but I think it looks better to quilt around the design if you embroidered n the fabric first.
@@marilyn8230 I checked with the creator of the fonts I used and, unfortunately, I am not permitted to share or sell designs made with their fonts. I do apologize.
@@marilyn8230 You are welcome. If you want to try to re-create it, you can use the free version of Embrilliance. embrilliance.com/ Here are the fonts I used: tell me = Designs by JuJu Office 3/4" - www.designsbyjuju.com/office-embroidery-font S'MORE = Designs by JuJu Cookies and Cream 3/4" - www.designsbyjuju.com/cookies-and-cream-embroidery-font campfire = Block (came with Embrilliance) STORIES = Designs by JuJu Jewels 3/4" - www.designsbyjuju.com/jewels-embroidery-font
In the video, you mentioned that you used fusible fleece. However, the material list in the description box, you have listed fusible interfacing fir the back pieces and fusible fleece for the pocket. Are both the same product with different name?
Hi, Laura. You can use fusible fleece or fusible interfacing on the pillow back. The fleece is a thicker material. It totally depends on the look/feel you want. In the video, I am using fusible fleece on the front, back, pocket and handle of the pillow. In fact, I'm using Pellon 987F fusible fleece (which is interfacing). I've also used Pellon's Shape-Flex (SF101) interfacing for the back of the pillow cover and that is what I am referencing in the list of materials. Again, it's really a matter of preference. In fact, it's not really even necessary to use any interfacing on the pillow cover back. But, since these pillow covers will primarily be used by children, I like to make them softer. Thus, the reason I'm using fusible fleece on the front, back and pocket. I hope this helps!
Hi, Laura. You can use fusible fleece or fusible interfacing on the pillow back. The fleece is a thicker material. It totally depends on the look/feel you want. In the video, I am using fusible fleece on the front, back, pocket and handle of the pillow. In fact, I'm using Pellon 987F fusible fleece (which is interfacing). I've also used Pellon's Shape-Flex (SF101) interfacing for the back of the pillow cover and that is what I am referencing in the list of materials. Again, it's really a matter of preference. In fact, it's not really even necessary to use any interfacing on the pillow cover back. But, since these pillow covers will primarily be used by children, I like to make them softer. Thus, the reason I'm using fusible fleece on the front, back and pocket. I hope this helps!
@@TheBirchCottage okay thanks. This is what I thought. However, the reason I asked was because the description reads to cut fabric at 12” and fusible fleece at 13” so I needed clarification. Would 13” fabric be better for the top flap? Or would that be excessive?
I like to use this as a guideline, “1/2 the height plus 4”. You can make the top 13” instead of 12”. It just means the back will overlay the bottom more. I really dislike it when the pillow sticks out of the envelope opening in the back. Feel free to try the 13”. Let me know how it goes.
Wonderful, clear instructions and demo!!
Thank you!!
I just found your channel. Thank you for the great instruction
You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked the tutorial. I love making these reading pillows!
You are a fantastic teacher, explained everything very well. I want to make 6 of these for Christmas gifts . TY I subscribed
Hi, Dolores. Thanks so much for your kindness. You are gonna love these reading pillows! And thank you for subscribing.
Thank you so much for your quick response. One other question-if I had embroidered this very dense design with it previously being quilted, “the 3 layers”, would this dense design kind of disappear into the background. This was something someone else had mentioned at a quilt shop. I just would like to know the correct procedure for future projects. You really seem to know how to deal with individual projects.
Are you asking if you embroider a dense design and then quilt it, will the embroidery design by lost? If that is your question, I don’t think so at all.
@@TheBirchCottage actually the opposite, if I have already quilted the 3 layers, then do the dense design, would it be lost
Not at all! If you quilt the fabric first, then do a dense embroidery design, the design will be on top of the quilting. Some of the quilting will be lost because it’s under the design.
Thank you - got it. Great advice
Love this! I love the fleece addition to give it a more comfy feel. I'm going to make these for the kiddos next door for the holidays. Are they washable with the fusible fleece?
They are machine washable!
Love these reading pillows ! Just wondering if you sell them anywhere ? And if you do how can I place an order ? Thank you !😊
Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, I do not make them to sell. However, MFAD creations is a great source for these custom reading pillows. Here is a link to her website: www.mfadcreations.com/
I have already embroidered my pillow front using sf101 stabilizer. I still want to quilt it. Should I just iron on the fusible batting on back and quilt around it.
That’s exactly what I would do. Some people quilt through the design, but I think it looks better to quilt around the design if you embroidered n the fabric first.
That’s a great idea!
What company did you get the “tell me s’more campfire stories” so I can make this pillow
Hi, Marilyn. I created the text using Embrilliance software. The fox is from Embroidery Library.
Is there a way to purchase it from you on a PES file?
@@marilyn8230 I checked with the creator of the fonts I used and, unfortunately, I am not permitted to share or sell designs made with their fonts. I do apologize.
@@TheBirchCottage thanks for trying.
@@marilyn8230 You are welcome. If you want to try to re-create it, you can use the free version of Embrilliance. embrilliance.com/
Here are the fonts I used:
tell me = Designs by JuJu Office 3/4" - www.designsbyjuju.com/office-embroidery-font
S'MORE = Designs by JuJu Cookies and Cream 3/4" - www.designsbyjuju.com/cookies-and-cream-embroidery-font
campfire = Block (came with Embrilliance)
STORIES = Designs by JuJu Jewels 3/4" - www.designsbyjuju.com/jewels-embroidery-font
In the video, you mentioned that you used fusible fleece. However, the material list in the description box, you have listed fusible interfacing fir the back pieces and fusible fleece for the pocket. Are both the same product with different name?
Hi, Laura. You can use fusible fleece or fusible interfacing on the pillow back. The fleece is a thicker material. It totally depends on the look/feel you want. In the video, I am using fusible fleece on the front, back, pocket and handle of the pillow. In fact, I'm using Pellon 987F fusible fleece (which is interfacing). I've also used Pellon's Shape-Flex (SF101) interfacing for the back of the pillow cover and that is what I am referencing in the list of materials.
Again, it's really a matter of preference. In fact, it's not really even necessary to use any interfacing on the pillow cover back. But, since these pillow covers will primarily be used by children, I like to make them softer. Thus, the reason I'm using fusible fleece on the front, back and pocket.
I hope this helps!
@@pambaker thank you for your response
Hi, Laura. You can use fusible fleece or fusible interfacing on the pillow back. The fleece is a thicker material. It totally depends on the look/feel you want. In the video, I am using fusible fleece on the front, back, pocket and handle of the pillow. In fact, I'm using Pellon 987F fusible fleece (which is interfacing). I've also used Pellon's Shape-Flex (SF101) interfacing for the back of the pillow cover and that is what I am referencing in the list of materials.
Again, it's really a matter of preference. In fact, it's not really even necessary to use any interfacing on the pillow cover back. But, since these pillow covers will primarily be used by children, I like to make them softer. Thus, the reason I'm using fusible fleece on the front, back and pocket.
I hope this helps!
Ions more question: Why is the fusible fleece piece for the pillow upper back larger than the fabric needed for the pillow upper back?
Fusible fleece should be the same size or slightly smaller than the fabric.
@@TheBirchCottage okay thanks. This is what I thought. However, the reason I asked was because the description reads to cut fabric at 12” and fusible fleece at 13” so I needed clarification. Would 13” fabric be better for the top flap? Or would that be excessive?
I like to use this as a guideline, “1/2 the height plus 4”. You can make the top 13” instead of 12”. It just means the back will overlay the bottom more. I really dislike it when the pillow sticks out of the envelope opening in the back. Feel free to try the 13”. Let me know how it goes.
@@TheBirchCottage thank you