By piecing together bright fabrics for the caps and simple cream-colored cloth for the stems, you create mushrooms that look like they popped out of a storybook.
Furthermore, they’re quirky, cuddly, and just the right touch of magic to bring nature indoors.
Materials Needed
- Assorted cotton fabric scraps (5”×5” squares)
- Plain cream or beige cotton fabric (4”×6” pieces)
- Matching thread
- Polyester stuffing (small bag)
- Needle for hand-stitching details
- Sewing machine & scissors
- Paper mushroom pattern (cap + stem)
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Start by cutting out a mushroom stem shape from beige fabric.
For the cap, you can stitch together colorful fabric scraps into a patchwork square and then cut into a rounded cap shape.
Step 2: Place the cap and stem pieces right sides together, and sew around the edges, leaving a small opening at the bottom of the stem.
Step 3: Turn the mushroom right side out and stuff it lightly with polyester filling.
Then keep the stem firm so it stands upright while the cap remains soft and squishy.
Step 4: Hand-stitch the opening closed with small, neat stitches.
Step 5: Add extra details if you like such as embroider tiny spots on the cap, sew a loop for hanging, or make a family of mushrooms in different sizes.
Tips:
When I made these, I realized mixing florals, polka dots, and solids made each mushroom look wonderfully unique, like characters in a tiny woodland tale.