Sometimes, a quilter just wants a quick quilting project. Maybe it’s a handmade gift that is needed ASAP, or maybe getting that WIP (work in progress) that has just been sitting in the corner, basted and quilted, is just too overwhelming at the moment.
Perhaps you are new to quilting and want to dip your toes in. The projects found on this page for making quilted and patchwork throw pillows are the answer for either of these situations.
The fun thing about throw pillows is that they can quickly transform a space, changing the atmosphere dramatically.
Good quilted pillow covers are great for changing up home decor for different seasons and holidays, too. Don’t miss the patchwork Christmas pillows from Flamingo Toes. These are too sweet to miss.
These throw pillows, with all of the different shapes, sizes, fabrics, and embellishments, add interest to the place.
For quilters and sewers, they are a great project for using up extra scrap fabric. The body pillow below even uses scraps as the fill for the pillow.
Quilters can use up extra orphaned quilt blocks as the foundation of the pillows.
For the beginner quilter, there are simple throw pillow projects below that are quick, easy, and a lot of fun. These projects make for a great introduction to quilting.
Historically, the amount of money a family had determined the number of jewel-covered pillows they had on display. Pillows are not often covered in jeweled embellishments anymore, but they can easily be personalized using old ties, vintage sheets, and letters. Scroll down to see projects such as these.
Check out the necktie pillow from Beginner Sewing Projects. Upcycle a bunch of neckties into a great memory pillow with this tutorial.
Scroll down and check out the patchwork sleep pillow from Polkadot Chair. This free throw pillow pattern can be used to create a fun and decorative pillow with the word “Sleep” on it and then easily straight line quilted with a home machine.
There are so many creative and fun ways to bring a splash of color and design into a room just by using throw pillows.
Patchwork and quilted pillows can be used on couches and chairs in the living room and on beds to spruce up the house.
Take a look at all of the creative pillow projects that have been gathered on this page. There is something for every skill level.
Ready to try something a little different? Hop on over to our quillow page to learn how to make a quilt that folds into a pillow!
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With this free pattern and tutorial, you can learn how to make an eight-point star pillow cover that is sure to add a personal touch to your home decor.
Joyberry Studios
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Quick and easy quilted pillow.
Love To Sew
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Get in the holiday spirit with a red, white and blue color scheme pillow.
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This article will cover piecing the Bargello pillow.
Bernina Blog
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A DIY nautical-inspired felt pillow cushions tutorial.
Sustain My Craft Habit
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Assorted blue and cream fabrics were used to make this patchwork top
All People Quilt
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Here is a free tutorial for a bright and cheery beehive quilt block turned into an 18" pillow.
Polkadot Chair
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This Cathedral Window cushion will be a classy addition to any living area. Learn how to make it with this tutorial.
So Sew Easy
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This simple and elegant pillow is accented with bold hand quilting stitches.
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This pillow has a decorative flange (flat ruffle) and back envelope opening.
Craft and Fabric Links
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A video and tutorial demonstrating how to easily attach a Dresden plate to a pillow and finish it to complete your project.
Coral + Co.
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This quilted pillow tutorial is very quick to make requiring no zipper and no fancy piecing. After piecing the top, form a quilt sandwich of top, batting and muslin and quilt with straight lines.
Mary Go Round Quilts
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Here are two simple fall patchwork free pillow patterns that are perfect for using 5" x 5" charm squares.
Diary of a Quilter
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This fun pillow project can easily be completed in a day with this tutorial.
Gigi's Thimble
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You can use up those red, white and blue scraps to make a quilted flag pillow
Material Girl Quilts
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Scraps of fabric can be sewn into bold pillows. Try this pillow pattern.
We All Sew
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This 16" square pillow is made of 16 half square triangle blocks. Learn how to sew it!
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This tutorial will show you how to close on open seam on a pillow, stuffed animal and many sewing projects. The ladder stitch also known and the blind stitch or invisible stitch will finish an open seam so it is completely invisible.
Needlepointers.com
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With these detailed instructions put together log cabin blocks and then proceed to turn them into a pillow.
The Cloth Parcel
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Here is a small, fun and easy quilting project - it's a maxi quilted pillow. It's a excellent way for a beginner to learn to quilt.
Designed to Quilt
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Does anyone like Minecraft? Make a Minecraft Creeper Face patchwork top and complete the back of the pillow cover as instructed in tutorial.
Instructables
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For this pillow, use fabric strips of varying widths and sew them together into four string blocks. The four blocks are then sewn together to form a pillow front.
The Cloth Parcel
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Upcycle a bunch of neckties into a great memory pillow with this tutorial.
Beginner Sewing Projects
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A traditional nine-patch block can be used for the front of a pillow. Learn how to make a cute pillow using this patchwork quilting method.
Needlepointers.com Staff
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This variation of our classic nine patch pillow pattern has machine embroidered blocks.
Needlepointers.com Associate
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Here is a fun and easy tutorial for making the perfect quilted pillows every time.
Designed to Quilt
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This blog post explains how to sew quarter square triangles, assemble an Ohio Star quilt block, add a border, provide a quick overview of quilting the pillow top, and sew an invisible zipper.
Joyberry Studios
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The patchwork pillow is simple to make and requires a few basic supplies. It is also perfect for using leftover fabric scraps.
The Sewing Loft
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A free pattern to construct a pieced patchwork SLEEP letter pillow and then straight line quilted with your home machine.
Polkadot Chair
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Sew up these Patchwork Christmas Pillows with Christmas fabrics - Free Patterns just in time for the holidays! Click here for the
Flamingo Toes
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Celebrate Valentine's Day by creating a beautiful heart pillow for your home decor with this free patchwork quilted heart pillow pattern.
Polkadot Chair
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Using this tutorial learn how to make a patchwork pillow using the quilt-as-you-go method.
Polkadot Chair
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This plaid-style patchwork cushion tutorial is a great way to dig through the scrap bin and use up some of your favorites.
Polka Dot Chair
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Use this patchwork pumpkin block as a pillow or in a table runner.
Diary of a Quilter
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Even kids can sew scrappy throw pillows by sewing strips of fabric together to make an interesting pillow.
Sassy Cassy Sews
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Celebrate Pride Month with this free tutorial which is a step-by-step photo guide for making a Pride pillow.
Tacy Gray
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Here is a step-by-step tutorial for sewing a simple patchwork pillow cover.
The Willow Market
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A step-by-step quid on how to make a quilted pillow
cover with jellyroll strips.
Quiltdom
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With leftover fabric from your quilts, you make a simple pillow sham with a flap back closure using this tutorial shared by A Quilting Life.
A Quilting Life
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With this free quilted pillow pattern, learn how to use the Cricut maker to make some super fun half-square triangles and then sew them into a pillow.
Simple Life Company
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With some basic sewing knowledge, you can make this easy sewing project which is a great stash buster to make a quilted pillow cover.
Pattern Princess
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This tutorial guides you through making a patchwork body pillow that can be used to hide and stash fabric scraps or purchase a pillow insert for the inside.
Diary of a Quilter
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This DIY heart pillow will dress up any living area for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
The Kim Six Fix
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This quick-to-make scrappy patchwork pillow by Sherri at A Quilting Life shares and demonstrates how to make an easy, and fun scrappy patchwork pillow.
A Quilting Life
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This is a super easy pillow to make using a 45 degree triangle ruler.
Mary Go Round Quilts
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Scraps! It's time to empty your scrap bin and use this pattern to make a scrappy pillow.
Sew Mariana
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Learn how to make this beautiful Stacked Rainbow batik pillow following this easy tutorial that uses fat quarters.
Freemotion by the River
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A fun fight burst of color is make using raw-edge applique.
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Use jelly roll strips to create a fun strippy pillow.
Quilting In The Rain
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This is a super easy free pillow pattern suitable for all skill levels, that even beginners or (supervised) kids can make.
Cait Lisle Designs
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Here is the perfect Father's Day project! It's a pillow with a remote pocket.
Fat Quilter Shop Blog
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Using a sewing machine, make a fast and easy scrap quilt pillow with the X Spot quilt pillow tutorial that uses 5-inch charm squares or scrap fabric.
Freemotion by the River
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