Piece of Cake Pillow Pattern: A Quick, Modern Project You’ll Love
If you’re looking for an easy quilted pillow pattern that delivers big visual impact with minimal effort, the Piece of Cake Pillow is just the project for you. This modern, beginner-friendly design features bold rectangles framed in crisp white—perfect for showcasing your favorite fabrics and finishing in just an afternoon. Whether you’re new to quilting or need a quick, satisfying make, this simple pillow pattern is a piece of cake!
Why You’ll Love the Piece of Cake Pillow Pattern
- Quick to Sew – With simple cutting and large fabric pieces, you’ll have this pillow top stitched in no time.
- Beginner-Friendly – Straight seams and basic techniques make this pattern ideal for building confidence.
- Perfect for Bold Prints – The large rectangles let your favorite novelty or statement fabrics shine.
- Great Use for Leftovers – Pull fat eighths from your stash or use leftovers from a recent quilt.
- Includes a Planning Page – Use the printable coloring sheet to audition your fabric placement before you cut.
Materials List
This pattern makes one 18″ pillow. All fabric widths are assumed to be 42” WOF (width of fabric).
- (8) fat eighths (shop fabric bundles here)
- 1/2 yard solid white (for the background and pillow back)
- 3/4 yard lightweight fusible interfacing (20″ wide)
- 22″ square of fabric for the lining (such as muslin)
- 22″ square of batting
- 18″ pillow insert
- Basic quilting supplies
Tip: Want to learn how to add a zipper to your pillows? Check out this tutorial for adding a lapped zipper.
Make It Your Own
Choose your favorite color palette—bold and bright, soft and subtle, or seasonal—and have fun with your layout. The included coloring sheet makes it easy to experiment before you sew. Try it with holiday prints for a festive twist, or go scrappy with leftover blocks from another project.
Ready to Make Your Piece of Cake Pillow?
You can grab the PDF pattern here.
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From my home to yours—happy sewing!
– Jen
