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Pillow Patterns for Every Occasion

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors Updated April 21, 2022
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Decorate for the holidays, the seasons, or special events with pillows that are quick, easy, and fun to make and simple to switch out as the calendar changes.

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Sweet Hearts

Pillow Patterns for Every Holiday

A Valentine pillow will make its recipient feel especially loved. Fused, machine appliquéd heart flowers and embroidered letters embellish this token of affection.

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Color of Love

Color of Love

Solid color hearts stand out against a black background on this throw pillow. Use variegated thread to quilt a stipple stitch for an interesting pop of color.

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I Love You Pillow

I Love You Pillow

Stitch a subtle love note using a shadow redwork technique of ecru thread on a soft white foundation.

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Start Fresh

Start Fresh

Easy-to-create, machine-couched springtime tulips dance atop piped or bead-trimmed pillows.

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Crazy for Spring

Crazy for Spring

This pillow combines patchwork pieces and hand embroidery with a stitched quote celebrating the season.

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Wool Flower Pillow

Wool Flower Pillow

A felted wool square makes a bold background for a funky flower appliqué pillow. Combine cotton, ribbon, and wool for a folk art look.

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Fusible Appliqué Bird Pillow

Fusible Appliqué Bird Pillow

Use flannel scraps to create bird, nest, egg, and berry appliqué pieces. Fuse the pieces to a pieced pillowtop to make a handmade nature scene.

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Graduation Pillow

Graduation Pillow

Customize congrats to graduates and other remarkable achievers with a favorite snapshot, a printable fabric sheet, and a fabric-covered pillow.

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Under-the-Sea Pillow

Under-the-Sea Pillow

Combine light blue and pink prints for an updated take on nautical style. An embroidered underwater scene adds whimsy to this pillow.

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Fireworks Pillow

fireworks pillow

English paper-pieced hexagons are the perfect on-the-go summer stitching project.

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Flag Pillow

Seasons for Change

A classic flag shape featuring applique makes a beautiful pillow topper.

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Patriotic Pinwheel Pillow

Patriotic Pinwheel Pillow

A patriotic color palette gives a pillow a summery vibe. 

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Metallic Fireworks Pillow

Metallic Fireworks Pillow

Add patriotic bursts to a plain pillow with simple machine straight-stitching. The dark blue background serves as a night sky for the red and white metallic sparklers.

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Congrats Appliqué Pillow

Congrats Applique Pillow

Make a wedding gift that newlyweds will treasure.

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House Warming Pillow

House Warming Pillow

Bright red embroidery overshadows a heart-felt message that's cleverly disguised in ecru stitching.

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Modern Maple Pillow

Modern Maple Pillow

Turn a scrappy Maple Leaf block into a contemporary pillow in fall colors. 

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Boo to You

Boo to You

Create a whimsical pillow using Halloween prints. Fussy-cut words from fabric to showcase in the covered buttons.

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Delightfully Frightful

Delightfully Frightful

Add a whimsical touch to your decor with pillows more likely to charm your guests than spook them.

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Happy Haunts

Happy Haunts

This pair of appliqué pillows is a treat to complete.

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Spooky Cat Pillow

Spooky Cat Pillow

A black cat and Halloween greeting is the perfect touch to scary decor.

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Turkey Pillow

Turkey Pillow

A cute turkey and autumn leaves combine for a seasonal decoration.

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Frosty Friend

Free Snowman Sewing Projects

A fast-to-fuse appliquéd snowman will impart a friendly welcome all winter long.

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Snow Pillow

Seasons for Change Pillow

A whimsical pillow topper features applique and winter motifs.

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Wrapped Star Pillow

Wrapped Star Pillow

A ribbon and center bow seem to divide a pieced star shape in this festive pillow.

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Trim the Tree Pillow

Trim the Tree Pillow

Deck the halls in a hurry with a one-block Christmas tree pillow.

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'Round the Holidays

'Round the Holidays

Easy-to-turn Dresden-style pieces and trapunto add dimension to a festive pillow-a simple project for learning a new technique.

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Vintage Holiday

Vintage Holiday

An antique greeting card prompted a simple-to-sew seasonal pillow.
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Jolly Holiday Pillows

Jolly Holiday Pillows

Pleats and ruching dress up a festive pair of Christmas-theme pillows just in time for a season of good cheer.

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Berry Sweet

Berry Sweet

The delightful pillow shows a love of traditional needle-turn appliqué.

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    1 of 29 Sweet Hearts
    2 of 29 Color of Love
    3 of 29 I Love You Pillow
    4 of 29 Start Fresh
    5 of 29 Crazy for Spring
    6 of 29 Wool Flower Pillow
    7 of 29 Fusible Appliqué Bird Pillow
    8 of 29 Graduation Pillow
    9 of 29 Under-the-Sea Pillow
    10 of 29 Fireworks Pillow
    11 of 29 Flag Pillow
    12 of 29 Patriotic Pinwheel Pillow
    13 of 29 Metallic Fireworks Pillow
    14 of 29 Congrats Appliqué Pillow
    15 of 29 House Warming Pillow
    16 of 29 Modern Maple Pillow
    17 of 29 Boo to You
    18 of 29 Delightfully Frightful
    19 of 29 Happy Haunts
    20 of 29 Spooky Cat Pillow
    21 of 29 Turkey Pillow
    22 of 29 Frosty Friend
    23 of 29 Snow Pillow
    24 of 29 Wrapped Star Pillow
    25 of 29 Trim the Tree Pillow
    26 of 29 'Round the Holidays
    27 of 29 Vintage Holiday
    28 of 29 Jolly Holiday Pillows
    29 of 29 Berry Sweet

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