Made by: Polly Carlson

We made these fun pillows as gifts for my daughter’s kindergarten teacher. If you have an early reader in your house and you haven’t discovered The Pigeon books or the Elephant and Piggie Books by Mo Willems yet, YOU NEED TO. We were introduced to them a couple year ago by our school librarian, and they are awesome. They are especially perfect for early readers. They’re really funny and engaging. Think as awesome as Dr. Seuss, but shorter and even easier to read.

It’s really the fabric choice that makes these pillows really fun. I got most of my Pigeon prints from Quilt Sandwich Fabrics is one of my favorite local quilt shops and they have quite a few. Repeating Pigeon Farbic available here. Pigeon Dreams available here,Pigeon Word Bubbles available here. The Frenzied Pigeon available here and The Pigeon Cheater Print for large appliques from Fabric.com.

"The Pigeon" Reading Pillows

Categories: Kid Friendly, Pillow

What you need to make this project

Materials: 16-Inch Home Elegance Pillow Insert; 1/2 Yard Soft & Toasty Cotton Batting

Supplies: 1/2 yard of Pigeon themed fabric for main pillow.; 1/4 yard The Pigeon Cheater Print for large appliques; 1/2 yard lining fabric. (I used some cheap black fabric I had around. This won't show, so it doesn't need to match.); 1 package paper-backed fusible web; 1/2 yard sew-on Hook and Loop or Velcro fastener; Coordinating Thread; Scissors; Basting Spray (optional); Sewing Machine; Pins