Sew a Heartfelt Project: The Heart Pillow Pattern
The Heart Pillow Pattern is one of my favorite small quilting projects to make and gift. It’s beginner-friendly, scrap-friendly, and a great way to show off a beautiful fabric collection—in this version, I used Hidden Thicket by Leah Duncan for Cloud9 Fabrics. If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying sew that adds handmade charm to your home, you’ll love this pillow.
About the Heart Pillow Pattern
This 18″ quilted pillow comes together using a simple stitch-and-flip method (also called the snowball technique). It’s beginner-friendly and a great introduction to piecing angled corners. You’ll use 8 different print fabrics for the hearts and a solid background to make the design pop.
The Heart Pillow is perfect for seasonal decorating, thoughtful gifts, or just adding a handmade touch to your home.
Supplies Needed for the Heart Pillow Pattern
- Fat eighth of 8 print fabrics
- 1/3 yard background fabric
- 3/8 yard fabric for the pillow back
- 22″ x 22″ square of lining fabric
- 22″ x 22″ square of batting
- 18″ pillow insert
Fabric Feature: Hidden Thicket by Leah Duncan
For this version of the pillow, I used Hidden Thicket, a lovely organic fabric collection from Cloud9. These prints were inspired by designer Leah Duncan’s walks through the woods with her children—full of hand-drawn patterns and airy, playful shapes. It was the perfect pairing for a heart-themed design.
Want to sew with it too? Hidden Thicket is available in fat quarter bundles, kits, and yardage in my fabric shop.
Planning Your Projects? Stay Organized
If you’re juggling a few WIPs or trying to finish more projects this season, you might enjoy using my free Quilt Project Tracker. It’s a simple printable I designed to help you plan, organize, and keep track of every step—from cutting to binding.
Love Pillows? Try This Next
If this is your first quilted pillow project, you might enjoy the Beginner Patchwork Pillow Tutorial too. It’s another great scrap-friendly option, and it’s perfect for building your skills with piecing and nesting seams.
Make It a Set!
Looking for a sweet, matching mini project? The Heart Mug Rug Tutorial uses a simple applique technique and makes a great gift (or a treat for yourself). It’s a fun way to use up scraps from your pillow project!
Ready to Sew?
The Heart Pillow Pattern is available now in my shop. I hope you love making it as much as I did. Whether you’re stitching up one pillow or planning a whole quilt of hearts, it’s a beautiful way to enjoy your fabric stash and add a handmade touch to your space.
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Share Your Heart
I’d love to see how your Heart Pillow turns out! Tag your photos on Instagram with #HeartPillowPattern or mention @tangledthreadsbyjen so I can cheer you on and share your beautiful work.
