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Quilting: Quilted Bean-Bag Pouf
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Quilted Bean-Bag Pouf

Quilted Pouf

Great for kids!
Quilted Bean-Bag Pouf
Quilted Pouf

Pattern Info

This project was designed by Sharon Holland.
Info can be found at:
Quilted Bean-Bag Pouf »

Instructions

Link to my web site for a FREE PDF Download of this project!
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Mod, Classic, Funky, Retro / Vintage

Materials

Quilting weight cotton, batting, pearl cotton embroidery floss, sewing machine

What was your inspiration?

I was looking for a small foot stool for my family room and could not find what I wanted in the stores, so I made my own!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This project can be customized to your style and home decor. Have fun with different printed fabrics. This is a great project to use up left-over strips from other quilting projects as well as using up left-over batting scraps.

 

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braus401065745 on craftsy.com
braus401065745
Dec 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it and have all my pieces ready but don't know how to attach the rounds parts (top and bottom) together with the side part...
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Dec 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Here is what you will want to do to get the pouf sewn together: Step 1 Stitch the short side of the middle section into a tube right sides together,but leave an opening for turning. Mark the middle section length into quarters by placing pins on the top and bottom. Quarter and mark the round top and bottom with pins. STEp 2 On one side of the middle section match pins then pin remaining area between the pins to ease in the gap. Stitch around entire circle. Repeat for bottom circle. Turn right side out. STEP 3 Repeat in the same manner for the muslin lining. Turn right side out. Follow the rest of the directions in the PDF instructions for filling the pouf. Good luck, Sharon
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KerryGraf
Nov 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Sharon, the muslin for the inner bag was not included in the materials list. How much should I get?
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Nov 04, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
The yardage is there in the instructions, "3yards of muslin for the backing and inner bag of pouf." so, you will use some of the muslin to back the top, bottom and side pieces when quilting and the rest of that 3 yards will be used to cut the pieces for the inner pouch.
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Yarnlady59
Nov 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This looks like a great idea for Christmas gifts!
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utjzfn302607
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
looks like fun can't wait to make it
Quilter Blinky on craftsy.com
Quilter Blinky
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This will be great for my grandson to sit on and play with, thanks for sharing
majicjeani on craftsy.com
majicjeani
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Hoow super for a new mom who is nursing, or a dad who wants to sit on the floor and play with baby!!!
Caraline on craftsy.com
Caraline
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
what a great way to use up all those bits that sit in the scrap box. not saying thats what you have done. but I certainly give me an idea of what to do with all those bits I save. I have quite a collection of bits. NEVER EVER THROUGH OUT ANY MATERIAL. I learnt my lesson well and truly., You see I was making a table mat and found that I was one triangle short of being able to complete the project. I scurried through my scrap box, aha I found the right piece. and as they say the rest is history.
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Sharon Holland
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I did make that pieced Pouf all from scraps! It makes you feel good to make something from nothing. Have fun! - Sharon
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blanchong2
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love the looks of your ottoman, I would love to make one for my daughters room.
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sherran6
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
it looks fun would love to do one in star wars matl for my soon to be 5 yr old grandson and one for the 3 yr old grandaughter. only problem is i don't know how to "plus" into your web site for the free pattern???
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
You see where it says "pattern" by designer free? Click that link, it takes you to my web site. There, click on the project name, PDF download and you will get the project sheet on your computer to print out and use.
mrshall on craftsy.com
mrshall
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
OMGosh this is SO COOL! I am going to make several of these for my play room!
Caraline on craftsy.com
Caraline
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
what an excellent idea and the children wont hurt themselves on it either. you could stuff it with fibre fill instead of 'beans' making it nice and soft.
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hccgems
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Did you use a liner for the beans in the bag before filling it? Where are bean bag beans found? MJ
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
The instructions have the full details, but yes, there is a liner. Bean bag beans are readily found. I got a 100 liter bag for $15.00 at Kmart.
Caraline on craftsy.com
Caraline
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I have found that beans for the bags to be quite expensive. A good idea when cleaning the bag, is to put you plug in your bath or tub put all the beans in there, and you scoop them all back up when you want to put it all back together. another idea is to nip the zip toggle off so that little ones cannot get the beans out. as a child can choke if they get one lodged in their nose or throat.
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
This is a reply to Caraline above. Originally I did stuff my prototype Pouf with fiber fill, but did not like it, it was too bouncy, like bouncing ball and not comfy to sit on and it didn't have the nice shape as with the beans. Finding bean bag beans fill is very ease, it is inexpensive too. My only complaint of the bean bag beans is they are very light weight and make the classic bean bag sound, but it is a small concession for the nice end product
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falley221471
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What did you fill it with? It seems really stout yet soft for comfort. Lynda Falley
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Bean bag beans, it has gives just the right feel to the cushion. The instructions give full details.
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vickidlewis
Nov 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
My boys will love one of these!
MomGrandma on craftsy.com
MomGrandma
Nov 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Sharon, I really like the look of the pinched-edge and the running stitch accent. Much better looking than the usual bean bag selection.
Linda Adams on craftsy.com
Linda Adams
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I agree!!
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Nov 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! It doesn't take long to do the edge, and makes all the difference to the final look.
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SeamsInspired
Oct 07, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE these! How did you join the top to the sides? It appears they are topstitched. They look great! My kids would enjoy these. Thanks for sharing!
Sharon Holland on craftsy.com
Sharon Holland
Oct 07, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
You will find full set of instruction with the link to my web site for a free download. The Pouf pieces were hand quilted before assembling them into the Pouf and the pinched edge treatment was stitched with a running stitch before filling the Pouf with bean-bag beans.

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