Sew Cuddly Book Blog Hop: Shannon Fabrics + Karen Fuchs- Reading Pillow

Today is the 7th project in our blog hop featuring Sew Cuddly- 12 Plush Minky Projects for Fun & Fashion - Tips & Techniques to Conquer Cuddle®, by Judy Gauthier. This blog series features projects created with Cuddle® fabric by Shannon Fabrics Ambassadors using ideas from the book. Today we are featuring Shannon Fabrics Brand Ambassador, Karen Fuchs.

Hi! My name is Karen and I am a Brand Ambassador for Shannon Fabrics in the Kansas City, Missouri area. I’ve assisted with events at Missouri Star Quilting Company in Hamilton, MO, and I’ve also taught classes at O Sew Personal in Collinsville, IN and Quilters Quarters in Carmel, IN. For more information on the Shannon Fabrics Education Program and Brand Ambassadors, please click here or contact teresa@shannonfabrics.com.

My friend and fellow Ambassador Judy Gauthier has written a book all about Cuddle® - Sew Cuddly. Ask for this book at your favorite quilt shop or buy it from Judy’s shop Bungalow Quilting. The book is full of great projects. I chose to make the Reading Pillow because I have two wonderful granddaughters and I thought they would like one of these for their beds!

To create this project, I used:

Sew Cuddly book by Judy Gauthier
1 ½ yards Luxe Cuddle Luna in Cashew
Supplies listed in the pattern
Sewing Machine with a walking foot
SCHMETZ Size 90 Jersey or Stretch Needle
So Fine! Polyester Thread by Superior Threads
3 large bags (24 ounces each) Fairfield Poly-Fil

Also – I used my KAI Scissors 7000 series shears as I like to only cut the back of the fabric, and not all of the fibers when I am cutting out a pattern. And, I keep a hand vacuum near so that I can vacuum up “stray” fibers!

Fabric: Luxe Cuddle® Luna in Cashew

I chose the Luxe Cuddle® Luna in Cashew because it looks so warm and cozy and it coordinates with all of my guest bedrooms. Isn't it just luscious?!

Also, it was a great “trial” run for the ones I plan to make for my granddaughters out of the Candy Shag Faux Furs.

I started by downloading the pattern pieces, taping them together and laying them out of my fabric. I held them in place with pattern weights and cut only the backing of the fabric with my shears.

After my cutting was completed – I took the fabric pieces outside and shook them to rid them of the loose “cuddle dust!”

Following the instructions on the pattern – I transferred the markings and began pinning, pinning, pinning the Cuddle® together (more pins tend to lower my frustration levels! LOL)

Then the sewing began and before you know it I was doing the stuffing and sewing up the opening! So rewarding to have such a wonderful project completed!!!

Do you like my reading pillow? Do you need one for yourself – or better yet – maybe a gift or two? These will make wonderful graduation gifts – students headed for college…..everyone would enjoy these!

If you make something from this book be sure to tag #SewCuddlySewAlong. To see other projects I’ve made, please follow me on Instagram @tkfdesigns1.

Ask for Shannon Fabrics Cuddle® and Sew Cuddly at your favorite quilt shop! Shannon Fabrics can be found at these shops. To purchase the book from the author, visit her shop Bungalow Quilting.

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**For Quilt Shops: if you are interested in creating or kitting any of the projects in the book or as seen in the blog series, please comment on the post and we’ll email you a list of fabrics used!**

Kick back and enjoy your reading pillow!

Karen Fuchs

This is the 7^th post of our series and don’t forget to check out our previous posts, see links below, for more fun projects.