Change of Plans on the Turtles

Just as I was layering the turtle wall hanging for quilting I realized it might be better to make it into a pillow rather than a wall hanging.  There was plenty of fabric for the pillow back overlap, the size would make a good bolster and I would have more use for a pillow.

After stitching down the applique and sewing the pillow together, I ran to Walmart to get some fiberfill stuffing.  It seemed like it would take two bags of stuffing (around $8.00) and then I had what I thought might be a better idea.  The size of the turtle pillow was the same length and about half the width of a standard bed pillow.  I wondered if I could get a cheap bed pillow ($5.00) and cut it in half.  I was a little nervous when I cut it open (maybe I didn’t really want to know what they fill pillows with), but was relieved to find that it’s just a roll of fiberfill. 

It was perfect and there was even a bonus.  I was able to cut down the pillow cover and use it instead of making a muslin pillow form.  So easy and what a bargain!  I have enough fiberfill left over for the second pillow. but will have to make a pillow form for that one. 

All finished and what a nice reminder of our family’s memorable trip to Hawaii.  I smile every time I look at this!