a pillow for the toothless...

Another front tooth lost, and this time we were ready with this cute little tooth pillow. The center of the "a" has a little pocket. Safely tucked in, the little tooth waits to be joined by a dollar tonight.

The pillow is very easy to make:

1. Cut two squares of fabric and one square of stabilizer (available at most fabric stores) the size of your desired pillow
2. Iron on "wonder under" (available at most fabric stores) on to your accent/letter fabric.
3. Trace or draw you letter onto your fabric and cut it out.
4. Using fabric to match the front of your pillow (be aware of your pattern so it matches) about .5 inches wider than the opening in your letter and double the height +.5 inches of your desired pocket
5. Place the pocket on your pillow fabric and lay the letter over ensuring the pocket in under  the letter and trim as necessary. You want the pocket edges to be anchored under the letter.
6. Iron the letter in place which will temporally hold the pocket in place too.
7. Place the stabilizer on the back side of the front of the pillow, and use a zig zag stitch around the letter.
8. Place the good sides of your pillow together and stitch around the edges leaving an opening to add stuffing.
9. Stuff the pillow. I like recycling old pillows that are ready to be replaced by cutting them opening and using the stuffing.
10. Stitch the opening with a straight stich and start enjoying your pillow.Since there are only so many teeth to be lost, the day to day use for this pillow will be aromatherapy. We will place drop or two of lavender on a cotton ball tucked in the pocket and enjoy the benefits of essential oils.