Mushroom Pixel Pillow

By Janome Maker: Melanie Call

Hi Janome friends! It’s Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog and Instagram. Today I’m sharing my Mushroom Pixel Pillow Project that I created with my Janome M17.

The Mushroom Pixel Pillow is a fun and easy to make project for spring decor. Have you noticed how popular mushrooms are right now?!?!?!  This project was inspired by Perler Bead projects that my daughter and I have been making. My daughter even sketched the mushroom pixel patchwork design for me!  

Sewing together squares to create pixel patchwork is one of my most favorite projects. It’s relaxing to sew and the project always looks great plus it is beginner friendly! The Mushroom Pixel Pillow is also perfect for your stash of 2.5″squares. 

Fabric: Sophie by Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda Fabrics and  Moda Crossweave Black as background fabric.

Mushroom Pixel Pillow 18″ x 18″

Download PDF pattern here. 

Please read all instructions prior to beginning. Seam allowances are ¼”.

 Fabric Requirements 

• (18) 2.5” x 2.5” RED squares
• (4) 2.5” x 2.5” WHITE squares
• (12) 2.5” x 2.5” GRAY squares
• (30) 2.5” x 2.5” BACKGROUND squares
•  BORDER strips: (2) 1.5” x 16.5” and (2) 1.5” x 18.5” outer border strips
• 22” x 22” Batting 
• 24” x 24” Pillow front backing *Optional. This fabric will be hidden in pillow interior.
•  Backing fabric: Size will depend on preferred method for Pillow Backing Closure (or use left over fabric for a patchwork backing for a reversible pillow)
• 20” Nylon Zipper  *Trim to size
• 18” x 18” Pillow Form

Mushroom Pixel Block Assembly – 

18.5” x 18.5” unfinished

Piecing Instructions 

• Place 2.5” x 2.5” squares per layout diagram above
• Sew together in rows

Row 1: Press to the left

Row 2: Press to the right

Row 3: Press to the left

Row 4: Press to the right

Row 5: Press to the left

Row 6: Press to the right

Row 7: Press to the left

Row 8: Press to the right

Add Borders:

• Sew (1) 1.5” x 16.5” border to right and left of pillow center

• Sew (1) 1.5” x 18.5” border to top and bottom of pillow center

Quilt and finish Mushroom Pixel Pillow as desired.

My Quilting Method:  Straight-line diagonal quilting through center of each square.

• Janome M17: I used the Janome AcuFeed Open Toe Foot and 3.0 stitch length
• If desired, you may use a ruler and Hera Marker to mark the quilting lines

As I had extra fabric, I made my Mushroom Pixel Pillow REVERSIBLE! I used (36) 3.5″ squares to create the patchwork pillow backing. I absolutely love a reversible pillow