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    DIY Peppermint Twist Pillow

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    Now, to my red ticking peppermint twist pillow! First, I'll have to admit that this is not an original idea of mine. I saw a similar pillow on a very famous site that sells home decor and I thought it was the cutest thing, especially since I'm in the middle of having some new curtains made for our front porch.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    And I don't want to reveal too much, but I will tell you that there will be some red ticking on those curtains! Anyway, this famous site where I saw the pillow was asking $85  for it! So I thought I'd try my hand at making something similar.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    The base pillow is made of muslin. A friend of mine sewed this up for me since I don't have a sewing machine. I wanted a very neutral pillow so that I could change the decoration on it to suit the seasons.

    Red ticking peppermint pillow

    But for Christmas, I wanted to attach the peppermint twist to it so I searched around for a round object to use in making the twist. I thought that a paper plate would work perfectly.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    The paper plate was just a bit too large for my pillow so I trimmed about ⅜ inch from it all around. If you try making one of these, just make your plate the size that you want your peppermint twist to be.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    Next, I cut a hole in the paper plate about 1 ½ inches in diameter. If I were making this again, I would increase the size of the hole and you will see why in a minute.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    The next step is to cut some strips of red ticking. I used a total of 10 strips that are 5 inches long and 3 inches wide. Pull about an inch of each strip through the circle.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    Hot glue the part that you turn back to the plate and then hot-glue the other end also.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    Now, I didn't do this, but if I were making this again, I would go around and cover the entire plate with the short strips first before adding the longer ones. You will need 6 strips that measure 10 inches long and are 4 ½ inches wide. Now are you beginning to see why you need to increase the diameter of your hole?

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    By the time you finish, the entire hole will be filled with fabric! I tied a little twine to my ends to make the "wrapper."

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    The last step is to trim the ends so that they are all the same length and then attach the twist to the pillow. I used a few dabs of hot glue, and I'll be able to pull the twist off whenever I want to change the pillow.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    I also added a little stuffing underneath each section to make it a little more rounded and hot glued a pom pom in the center.

    Red ticking peppermint twist pillow

    Now I can't decide if I like it better inside the house or on the porch. Either place, I love my little peppermint twist pillow and it make me smile to think about how much money I saved by making it myself!

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    1. Atta Girl Amy

      December 06, 2013 at 10:05 am

      This is the cutest pillow ever. And I love that it's no-sew. (I don't have a machine either.) You're so clever. Pinning and sharing on my FB page.

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    2. Jean Windham

      December 02, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      I love it Jane. Very creative way to make the design too. I now see how the red and white stripe really makes a good show. I agree the pillow will look good indoors or outdoors at your home. Jean

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    3. Ann Hooper

      November 30, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      Jane, love the peppermint pillow...Did you also hot glue the candy (plate), to the pillow???

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    4. Linda

      November 28, 2013 at 12:59 am

      I really like the peppermint candy pillow, what a fun project for Christmas decor. I went on the web page Family and Home and I like the plaque life moments with easel # TW67. Please enter me in the Christmas giveaway. Thank you Linda

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    5. debbiedoos

      November 27, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      So so so cute Jane! I really love this pillow. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Leo and family. XO

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    6. Mary

      November 26, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      Adorable Jane, have your peppermint and pillow too 🙂 Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

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    7. Cynthia

      November 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      This pillow is super cute. Love it!! Have a great Thanksgiving.

      Cynthia

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    8. Jenna

      November 26, 2013 at 9:42 am

      This is too cute! Clever clever girl! Thank you, I hope I find time to do this!

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    9. Linda aka Crafty Gardener

      November 26, 2013 at 8:14 am

      I'm a new visitor to your site, popped over from Creative Cain Cabin. Love your pillow, thanks for sharing.

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    10. Mona

      November 26, 2013 at 8:03 am

      Very cute Jane. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    11. [email protected] Designs

      November 26, 2013 at 7:16 am

      Oh my gosh Jane..that pillow is fantastic!….I need to run out and get some red ticking!!!…Fabulous job Jane!….Happy Thanksgiving to you and Leo!

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      • [email protected]

        November 27, 2013 at 11:16 am

        Thank you Shirley. Back at ya.

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    12. Kathy

      November 26, 2013 at 6:25 am

      What a sweet pillow. Great instructions! Love this!!!

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    13. veronica

      November 25, 2013 at 9:31 pm

      perfeito adorei a ideia parabéns.

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    14. Ann

      November 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      This is adorable! I love the red ticking too. Festive and fun!

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    15. Dawn

      November 25, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      Jane, what a brilliant idea. I have never seen this done before and you gave a great tutorial. I love it!

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