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tgif quickie :: Patchwork Eye Pillow
Seeking your own spa day? Looking to make a super easy, personal but not TOO personal gift? This project is sure to please. You'll be closing your eyes and saying "Om" in no time.

Posted by goody-goody::Lauren Brandy • Published 13th October 2008 • See goody-goody::Lauren Brandy's 7 projects »

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Step 1
Get it:

Four patterns of fabric (something not too rough..we're not exfoliating here!) cut into the following sizes: two 4x5", two 4.5x4", two 3x4" and two 1.5x4" rectangles.
Sewing machine--this could be done by hand, but the stitching needs to be super tight to keep all the goodness inside
lavender, flaxseed or rice, essential oils (if you're not a lavender fan)
Step 2
Do it:

Divvy up your rectangles into two sets. Line 'em up in a pleasing order.
Step 3
Right sides together, sew pieces with a .25" seam allowance.
Step 4
Once you have all your friends sewn together into a nice strip, do it again with the other set of pieces. Yay. Front and back. Iron flat.
Step 5
Pin your strips right sides together. Square it up if necessary. I'm a crooked cutter, myself.
Step 6
Sew all around the edge, leaving a 1.5" hole for turning and filling.
Step 7
Trim seams, turn and iron. Poke out your corners with a chopstick.
Step 8
I like to topstitch my pillows around the outer edge--for two reasons: it looks cuter and more "done" and gives you another seam for strength. 'Cause cleaning up a pool of lavender and flaxseed isn't relaxing. Topstitch all around except for your hole.
Step 9
Use a small plastic funnel to fill your pillow (I bought a whole set of sizes at the dollar store) or make one from heavyweight paper. I usually mix my filling as 50/50 lavender and flaxseed. If you're using rice, you can add a few drops of essential oil and mix it in. Fill it to desired heft. I like mine to be nice and full but still a bit floppy. Stitch opening closed on machine or by hand.
Step 10
Ta-da! Put it in the freezer to chill your peeps or microwave to soothe what's aching. Do you like my model? It's rough work being a four year-old.