Getting Started

• 2 1/8 yards of muslin for embroidery foundation and
  pillow cover
• 1/8 yard of red cherry print for piping
• Embroidery floss: red and ecru
• 18"-square pillow form
• Air- or water-soluble marking pen
• 23"-square of tracing paper

Finished pillow: 23" square

Quantities are for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

"My grandpa was a cherry grower in Door County, Wisconsin," Alex Anderson says. "Whenever I see cherries, it brings me back to blissful days as a little girl feasting on fresh-picked cherries in my grandpa's orchard."

"The cherry motif on this pillow makes it a wonderful project for any season. Stitching 'I Love You' turns it into a great Valentine's Day gift."

To make the best use of your fabrics, cut the pieces in the order that follows.

From muslin, cut:

1--23 1/2x56" rectangle

1--19 1'2"-square embroidery foundation

From red cherry print, cut:

2--1x42" strips for piping