Pillow Patterns for Every Holiday
Sew quick and easy pillows as pretty decor for the holidays. Whether you choose a pattern for a specific holiday or a seasonal motif, these pillows are easy to switch out and are so fun to make!
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Sweet Hearts
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
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
Stitch a subtle love note using a shadow redwork technique of ecru thread on a soft white foundation.
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Start Fresh
Easy-to-create, machine-couched springtime tulips dance atop piped or bead-trimmed pillows.
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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
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
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
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
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
English paper-pieced hexagons are the perfect on-the-go summer stitching project.
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Flag Pillow
A classic flag shape featuring applique makes a beautiful pillow topper.
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Patriotic Pinwheel Pillow
A patriotic color palette gives a pillow a summery vibe.
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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
Make a wedding gift that newlyweds will treasure.
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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
Turn a scrappy Maple Leaf block into a contemporary pillow in fall colors.
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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
Add a whimsical touch to your decor with pillows more likely to charm your guests than spook them.
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Happy Haunts
This pair of appliqué pillows is a treat to complete.
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Spooky Cat Pillow
A black cat and Halloween greeting is the perfect touch to scary decor.
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Turkey Pillow
A cute turkey and autumn leaves combine for a seasonal decoration.
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Frosty Friend
A fast-to-fuse appliquéd snowman will impart a friendly welcome all winter long.
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Snow Pillow
A whimsical pillow topper features applique and winter motifs.
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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
Deck the halls in a hurry with a one-block Christmas tree pillow.
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'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
An antique greeting card prompted a simple-to-sew seasonal pillow.
Get the free pillow pattern here.
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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
The delightful pillow shows a love of traditional needle-turn appliqué.