Piping

I have never used piping around a pillow or cushion before let alone make my own piping.  I did so tonight.  I am working on the Murphy quilt and made two throw pillows from the left over embroidered blocks.  I wanted to add some of the green that is used in the quilt in these pillows.  I bought the cording and cut my fabric strips.  I used the wonderful directions from Sew, Mama, Sew Blog.  It turned out nice.  I have a tendency to sew everything very tight and did that here also.  I would suggest next time that I give myself a little more room when sewing the piping and also sewing the piping onto the front of the pillow.  This would make sewing the pillow back on and getting a smoother look a little easier.  Over all I like the way they turned out.