Stitch the Mushroom Pillow: A Soft and Playful Make for Your Winter Sewing -

Hello friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story. There’s something comforting about making a soft project in the heart of winter. The Mushroom Pillow pattern is a simple and satisfying way to bring handmade charm into your home or gift something meaningful to a child.

With rounded shapes, layered caps, and mix-and-match prints, these mushrooms come to life with just a few fat quarters and a bit of time at your machine. Whether you sew one or a whole cluster, they’re a fun way to ease into the new year with creativity.

Where to Use the Mushroom Pillow

These pillows are a perfect fit for a child’s reading corner, a woodland-themed nursery, or even a cozy living room chair during the winter months. Their soft curves and layered prints add warmth to any space.

They also work beautifully as gifts. Make a set to go with a handmade doll, create seasonal versions in muted tones, or tuck a small mushroom into a gift basket as a playful surprise. If you’re decorating a shared classroom or library, the Mushroom Pillow makes a sweet accent for a storytime nook or shelf display.

Sewing Tips for Success

The Mushroom Pillow pattern includes two sizes: a short version (8″ × 9″) and a tall version (8″ × 10″). Both follow the same simple steps: sewing, stuffing, and attaching the stem to the cap.

Here are a few helpful tips:

Use a shorter stitch length on the curves to help the shape hold smoothly after turning.
Clip curves and corners before turning to avoid puckering and bulk.
A hemostat or chopstick makes turning and stuffing much easier, especially in the narrow cap edges.

Fabrics and Notions

The Mushroom Pillows were sewn using the Thimbelina fabric collection by Jennifer Long for Riley Blake Designs. These fabrics include dotty textures, florals, and fairy motifs that work beautifully for curved piecing.

You’ll need:

Fat Quarters and Fat Eighths of assorted Thimbelina prints
2 yards of HeatnBond Fusible Fleece
Stuffing and hand sewing tools
Optional: embroidery floss or ribbon for embellishment

The Mushroom Pillow is a great way to use favorite prints while making something soft and full of personality. Whether you’re decorating, gifting, or stitching for fun, I hope this pattern adds a little brightness to your winter sewing.