MIJul

I've made over 200 of them. I quilted 5 straight lines so that the batting wouldn't shift (used lots of straight pins to keep the fabric from puckering). Used pillow panels (did some machine quilting on them for dimension) for the pockets on the quick ones. Made pieced squares for special pockets that were given as gifts.

Using a heavier batting will give you a fluffier pillow.

Haven't made one in years, but still get requests. They are a quick and easy gift and are usually well appreciated.

stitchofclass2

I made quillows years ago. Wouldn't it be great to put the Dahlia pattern on the pocket and make one to keep on your couch. I have to do that. Can't wait.

michlowe

My mom made a bunch, She used fleece and a pocket from fleece and a panel of fabric. They are lap sized. The best part is putting your feet in the pocket when the quilt is on your lap.

LoriEl

Now that's a good use for those beautiful folded dahlias we've all been making!

Wonnie

What folded Dahlia's?

EagarBeez

See my avitar, it's a quillo/puff. My first I bought some plain white fabric, cut both the white fabric as well as cutting other fabric I was using into 5 inch squares. Sewed them together, making a small slit in the back of each white square. Turned these blocks right side out and stuffed. Made a couple of stiches to close the slit, and joined each one by hand stitching them together. It is a long, long project. You get a beautiful quilt, but, it can be very heavy. You have to have patience to stick with it

LoriEl

There's a lot of them! Just do a search for folded dahlias and they'll all come up. Dungeonquilter did a great tutorial.

Wonnie

WOW! That was a lot of work but it's beautiful!

Wonnie

Thanks, Lori!

madamheather

I have made many quillows. I make the pillow 1/3 the size of the width I want the quillow--my quillows are the width of the fabric by 60". I have made some with warm and natural and the recipients find that they are too heavy and stiff. Poly batting is better. I quilt and piece my pieces like a regular quilt.