Free Pillow Patterns

Sew handmade pillows, pillowcases, and pillow shams to match any decor--no matter how often you change it out! Our free pillow patterns include neutral, traditional, standout, and seasonal designs.
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Batik Log Cabin Pillow

A pillow of Log Cabin blocks showcases beautiful batiks in a rainbow of colors.

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2 Wishes

Embellish a pair of pillows with basic hand-embroidery stitches.

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Three's Company

Make a sophisticated style statement on a budget with classic accent pillows.

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Gather 'Round

Learn two great ways to make yo-yos for this sweet little accent pillow.

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Another Angle Pillow

Solids and bright prints are a fresh way to showcase 90° triangles in this contemporary pillow.

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Baskets Pillow

Choose lime green and teal prints for the baskets and a gray print for the sashing to construct a pillow cover that has a modern feel.

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Shades of Lavender

Geometric patterns in springtime colors take center stage on this delightful pillow duet.

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Dot-to-Dot Pillow

Gather a rainbow of cute pastel polka dots for a checkerboard-look pillow.

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Cabin Touch Pillow

Two Log Cabin blocks and rectangles in a fun print come together to make a delightful throw pillow.

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Blueberry Twist

crunched squares of classic blue prints add a fun twist to a traditional pillow.

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So Many Strips

Fabric scraps take center stage on this pair of geometric pillows. A quick stitch-and-flip method brings together narrow fabric strips to create a delightful pillow duet.

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I've Got a Notion

If you're "sew" inspired, display a pair of pillows embellished with felt appliqués and piping to pay tribute to your go-to supplies.

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Garden Party Pillow

Arrange brightly colored hexagons to mimic flowers and leaves to create a pillow perfect for spring.

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Show Me How: Quilted Pillow

Sew along with Linda to make a quilted pillow.

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Patchwork Pillow Pair

Piece squares and rectangles into classic Pineapple and Log Cabin blocks to easily create a stunning sun-and-sky color duo.

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Romance in Red

Combine simple designs and classic red-and-cream prints for an endearing cozy pillow.

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Summer Fun Pillow

One simple block in assorted fabrics yields a knockout throw pillow.

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Bags, Pillows, and Pincushions

Quilters who finish more make more. And for quilters who love to decorate their homes, these small projects fill that desire perfectly. This magazine features an array of 20+ new and favorite patterns. The hardest part will be deciding which one to make first!

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Trio of Pillows

Large pillows are great for lounging, but they can also add a punch of color to any room. Use durable home decor fabrics, plush fabrics, or soft quilting cottons to make a the set of pillows.

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Ornate Floral Pillow

For a quick home décor project, use Flying Geese units to frame a fussy-cut large floral motif and assemble the unit into a pillow.

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Bright and Bubbly Pillow

Happy appliquéd circles arranged in a flower shape fill a bright pillow. The ragged edges of the appliqués add to the project's breezy charm while orange piping frames the aqua background and echoes the center circle.

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Rickrack and Bow Pillow

Combine a pack of charm squares and jumbo rickrack to make a stylish pillow.

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Fussy-Cut Flowers Pillow

Fussy-cut delicate floral designs to showcase in appliquéd circles on a round pillow.

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Country Windmills Star Pillow

Use scraps to piece a matching star block pillow and zigzag pillowcase.

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Rail Fence Pillow

Sew four blocks in a variety of favorite cool-tone solids, then set them on point with an additional cool-tone solid to make a 16"-square pillow.

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Spot On! Pillow

Contrasting fabrics, eye-catching appliqués, and frayed edges create visual and textural appeal in this pillow.  You'll quilt the pillow top before creating the ragged-edge look.

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Pastel Delectable Mountains Pillow

Create pillows (and an exquisite bed quilt) in crisp, cool colors.

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Just a Dash Pillow

A single block composed of a stripe, dot, and swirling floral results in a sophisticated pillow.

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Neutral Print Pillows

The use of coordinating prints makes these pillows look more complicated than they are. Their neutral colors help them transition through decor changes.

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Hourglass Pillow

Four triangles make a merry, square pillow! Three bright prints form the hourglass block pillow. Complete it with a covered button center and piped edging.

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House and Heart Pillow

Use precut 10-inch squares and fat quarters to create a reversible pillow. Appliqué house and heart shapes, then frame each appliquéd block with stripe and tone-on-tone borders.

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Rickrack Pillow

Use large rickrack and prints to create a square patchwork pillow.

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Premade Ruffle Pillow

Sew a simple, yet elegant, pillow using 2"-wide premade ruffles.

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Cute Cowboy Pillow

Make a western-theme pillow using star, plaid, and bandana prints.

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Button-Band Pillow

Red-and-cream prints create an elegant pillow when combined with buttons.

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Sweet Retreat Decorative Pillow

Add cottage chic style to any bedroom with free patterns for a decorative pillow, coordinating shams, bed skirt, and nightstand slipcover.

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Patchwork Pillow

Gather your scraps and use this free pillow pattern to make a rectangular patchwork pillow.

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