Over the past few years, I have made dozens of pillows to showcase my machine embroidery designs. I always taper the corners of the pillow so that I do not end up with “dog-ears” (pillow corners that stick out like a dog’s ear).

Although I include instructions in each of my pillow patterns for measuring and drawing out the tapered corners, I have now created a template that takes away the measuring aspect and makes creating these tapered corners much faster.

Click on the picture below to see tutorial!

This pattern was not designed for the type of applique where you cut away the extra fabric. The templates are the actual applique size and after cutting out the pieces, you will place the pieces within stitched-out placement lines.

HOWEVER: You CAN use the cutaway method for your applique, but you will have to repeat the placement line after you place your fabric down and before you cut your fabric away.   I do not include a second placement line or a tack down stitch in my designs.