Plant Lovers, This DIY Pillow Project Is for You

If you’re anything like me, your plant collection isn’t just a hobby — it’s a full-on personality trait. From succulents to monsteras, there’s something special about surrounding yourself with leafy greens. So when I saw the Plant Love Pillow tutorial from Thermoweb, I knew I had to share it with my fellow plant enthusiasts and crafty souls.

This adorable pillow is the perfect way to combine two loves: plants and handmade home decor. The project features a playful applique design with a sweet potted plant and the words “plant love” stitched right in. It’s cheerful, modern, and adds a lovely handmade touch to any plant-filled space — whether it’s your living room, bedroom, or craft nook.

Why I Love This Project

First off, it’s beginner-friendly. You don’t have to be an expert sewist to make this project come to life. Thermoweb’s tutorial walks you through every step, using their HeatnBond products for the applique, plus Deco Foil for a little bit of shimmer (and who doesn’t love a touch of sparkle on their throw pillows?).

You can totally customize the fabrics to match your own aesthetic — think cozy neutrals, bold jungle vibes, or even quirky pops of color. Plus, the project doesn’t require a huge time investment, so you can start and finish it over a weekend.

A Great Gift for Plant Parents

This pillow would also make an amazing handmade gift. Whether for a birthday, housewarming, or even Mother’s Day, it’s a thoughtful, unique way to say “I get you” to the plant-obsessed person in your life. You could even personalize it with their favorite plant type or add some embroidered initials.

Ready to Make Your Own?

If your plant babies need some equally adorable decor to live alongside, this pillow is the perfect weekend project. Cozy, crafty, and full of leafy charm, it’s sure to become a favorite piece in your home.

Get the full tutorial and supply list here: Plant Love Pillow – Thermoweb Blog

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There is something especially lovely about a winter fabric collection that feels seasonal without immediately shouting Christmas. Woodland Whimsy by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints is filled with forest animals, mushrooms, classic plaids, dots and softly textured coordinating prints.

The colours have a warm, storybook quality, making the collection perfect for quilts that can stay out long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away.

What Is Included in the Woodland Whimsy Bundle?

The Woodland Whimsy Fat Quarter Bundle includes:

15 coordinating fat quarters
One 23-inch scenic fabric panel
100% quilting cotton
Fabrics designed by Jennifer Pugh
Prints manufactured by Wilmington Prints

Each fat quarter measures approximately 18 x 21 inches.

I particularly like that the scenic panel is included with the bundle. Fabric panels are wonderful when you want an impressive focal point without spending several evenings piecing tiny blocks while wondering why you chose such a complicated pattern in the first place.

The panel could become the centre of a lap quilt, wall hanging or child’s quilt, with the coordinating fat quarters used to create simple patchwork borders.

What Could You Make With Woodland Whimsy Fabric?

This collection would work beautifully for:

A woodland animal lap quilt
A cosy winter wall hanging
A child’s storybook quilt
Patchwork cushions
Quilted reading mats
Fabric storage baskets
Winter table runners
Handmade gifts for nature lovers

You could also separate the smaller prints and use them in scrap-friendly projects. Our collection of eight fat-quarter-friendly quilt patterns offers plenty of ideas for putting coordinated fabric bundles to work.

For something smaller, the gentle woodland prints would be lovely in a seasonal mini quilt. This free mini snowflake quilt pattern could easily be adapted using the collection’s winter colours.

Is the Woodland Whimsy Bundle Worth Buying?

The bundle gives you a ready-made colour palette, a useful assortment of coordinating prints and a feature panel in one package. That takes much of the guesswork out of planning a quilt, particularly if choosing coordinating fabrics is the part that usually sends you wandering around the fabric shop for an hour.

The prints are playful enough for children but not so juvenile that they cannot be used for adult quilts and winter home décor. That versatility is probably the collection’s strongest feature.

The bundle was listed at US$62.98 when checked and is expected to ship in October 2026. Prices, availability and shipping dates may change, particularly with a new fabric release.

If you love woodland animals, gentle winter colours and fabric that feels as though it belongs in an illustrated storybook, this is a charming collection to add to your sewing list.

See the Woodland Whimsy Fat Quarter Bundle at Fat Quarter Shop.