Finish Cross Stitch With a Pillow Form! (Easy FlossTube Tutorial)

How do you finish your cross stitch or embroidery design to fit a pillow form? I will show you step-by-step how to create an envelope opening for your pillow, with modifications for extra fabric strips and trim. You need just a few supplies and can adapt this method for any size pillow form!

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Video - Three Trim Tricks (adding rick rack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16yI8QBoMm4

Video - I Cut it Wrong (adding fabric strips to your design)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aLsMQB8Wqo

Other Finishing Videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLecD6SiY39R8_qhjmism-9ffKtV7OqkyC

I Would Rather Bee Stitching Cross Stitch Pattern by Primrose Cottage Designs 
https://123stitch.com/item/Primrose-Cottage-Stitches-Id-Rather-Bee-Stitching-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/PRIM-001

Border and Backing Fabrics
https://123stitch.com/m/Quilt-Fabric

Fusible Interfacing (I use a medium or lightweight interfacing)
https://123stitch.com/search?keyword=fusible+interfacing

Pillow Forms by Pine Mountain Designs
https://123stitch.com/search?keyword=pillow+forms

Finishing Trim
https://123stitch.com/m/Finishing-Trim

Quilting Rulers
https://123stitch.com/search?keyword=quilting+rulers

Scissors
https://123stitch.com/m/Scissors

Fabric Marking Pens
https://123stitch.com/search?keyword=fabric+marking+pen

Wonder Clips
https://123stitch.com/search?keyword=wonder+clips

00:00 - How to Finish Your Cross Stitch Using a Pillow Form
00:39 - Materials & Supplies 
01:57 - Preparing the Cross Stitch Piece
02:37 - Choosing a Pillow Form
03:14 - Adding Coordinating Fabric & Rick Rack
07:28 - Measuring & Cutting the Pillow Front
12:35 - Making the Envelope Back
17:21 - Inserting the Pillow Form
18:34 - Tips for a Better Pillow Fit

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