Part of the SIY-Sew It Yourself!™ series we’ve worked on with Jaftex: on-trend, beginner-friendly projects with amazing fabrics and helpful instructions. This pillow kicked off our involvement, showcasing patchwork, piping & more.
We call this a “jewel box pillow” because of its rows of diamonds. But a diamond is just a square turned on point. So the front is really just six simple rows stitched on the diagonal. Piping and covered buttons soften the angles.
We provide complete step-by-step instructions for our own woven braid design plus two alternative ideas. The pattern works best in fabric with a variety of smaller motifs in distinct colors to achieve the pretty braided effect.