raccoons in love

just in valen-time (it *is* holiday of puns, right?), my raccoons in love throw pillow pattern for Pellon Projects is here!!

bring the wild into your world with a friendly bandit on your sofa... he’s not a burglar, but he will steal your heart for valentine’s day! this fun and simple raccoon pillow includes options for hand stitching, adding machine stitched embellishments, or even a no-sew appliqué version.

materials needed:
1/2 yard fabric
three coordinating felt 9" x 12" rectangles
1 pkg Pellon® 805R Wonder-Under®
Pellon® 16" x 16" Pillow Insert
freezer paper (optional)
thread, rotary cutter, sewing machine, and related supplies

there are some great options... like this stitch sketching you can use around the edges of your appliquéd pieces:

or you can opt for hand-stitching and some button eyes to embellish your raccoon friend:

you can download the free project pdf and raccoon pattern template here from Pellon® Projects.

fabrics used: sketch by Timeless Treasures in lipstick and flea market fancy by Denyse Schmidt (both from Pink Castle Fabrics), faux bois in grey from les amis by Patty Sloniger (from Sew Fresh Fabrics). wool/rayon blend felt and Pellon® Heavy-Duty Wonder Under from sewn studio. Pellon® Home Goods pillow forms from Jo-Ann Fabric.

we've certainly been enjoying these pillows around our house!!

if you make up your own raccoons in love pillows, i would *love* for you to share pics in the imagine gnats and Made with Pellon® flickr groups.

happy valentine's to you and yours!!