How to Make a Quillow

Quillow? Perhaps you have never heard of the term. A quillow is a quilt combination pillow. Yes! It is possible! The wonderful thing about a quillow is it acts as a blanket but folds up into a pillow. It is great to use as a throw pillow or a pillow for a bed. It is also a great asset for a cottage or an apartment because it can be used as both a pillow and a quilt and it doesn't take up much space.

Giving a Quillow as A Gift

This is a perfect quilt to make on a cold winter day curled up in front of the fireplace or while watching a movie. Quillows function as either a pillow or a quilt (not both at once). Quillows are a great Christmas present or gift to include in a get well package. They also would be a perfect gift for a new mom. It is a nice gift for a mom who wants to breastfeed or cuddle with her infant.

Basics of Making a Quillow

A Quillow is made just like a quilt except there is a pocket. This pocket is used to fold the quilt into and create the pillow. This makes easy storage for when the Quillow is not in use or to use as a pillow. It is the perfect item to have around the house for out of town guests who may have forgotten to bring a pillow or a blanket. You can use many kinds of fabric to make a quillow. Cotton fabric works and you can make the quillow just as you would create a quilt. The other fabric that works great is flannel. Although a quillow is not limited to being created with cotton or flannel. There are a variety of fabric types that can be used to create a quillow.

Where to buy the fabric for a quillow

There are a couple great online fabric stores that sell great quality fabric at discount prices. These fabric stores are http://www.inweave.com and http://www.inweavefabric.com You will enjoy the variety and colors of the fabrics offered at these websites!

On-line Directions: How to Create a Quillow

You can create a quillow using these online instructions : http://www.hgtv.com/cr-sewing-basic-tips/its-a-quillow/index.html

However the most important ingredient to creating a quillow is using your imagination! Quillows can be created using a variety of fabric and fabric colors. Therefore you are only limited by your imagination!