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8 Modern Patchwork Pillow Patterns
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Posted on 24th October 2022
Whether you call them pillows or cushions, these modern throw pillow patterns are fun to piece and will cosy up any sofa with some handmade décor or make perfect gifts!
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Missing Link
A Modern Geometric Cushion
This interlocking square design makes for a bold, modern pillow. Keep it simple with the fabrics for a more graphic effect, or turn up the volume and choose some bright and colourful fabrics for a fun twist.
Designer: Sarah Scott – @PiccoloStudio_Sarah
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Cattitude Cushion
A Patchwork Cat Pattern
A clever curl of cats that are foundation paper pieced to swirly perfection! This one will please the cat-loving person in your life, and it can easily be adapted to whatever colours best suit your cats… realistic or rainbow!
Designer: Heulwen Price – @PatternRecognitionCraft
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Broken Back
A Simple Patchwork Pillow
At 20″ x 20″, this is one super cushy cushion! With simple half-square triangles and squares, it’s also one that will come together nice and quickly. Pairs beautifully with the matching quilt, also in this issue.
Designer: Ange Wilson – @GnomeAngel
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Copper Forest
A Modern Quilted Pillow
Clever fabric placement makes for a seemingly-tricky-but-actually-simple pillow to piece together. It comes together quickly, and with such an impressive result!
Designer: Amanda McCabe – @JamesAndGracieHandmade
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Criss Cross Cushion
A Rainbow Pillow Pattern
This modern cross pillow pattern is partially foundation paper pieced, and most definitely beginner-friendly if you’ve never tried it before. Finishing at 14″ x 14″, it’s also the perfect gift to whip up for a little one in your life.
Designer: Kristy Lea – @QuietPlay
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Humblebee Cushion
A Funky Applique Cushion
This bee and flower applique cushion is such a fun project to make. You’ll be buzzing when you create this beautiful, appliqued circle cushion, it’s fit for a queen!
Designer: Mandy Murray – @SewQuirky
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Geo Glow
A Monochrome Pillow
This foundation paper pieced pillow encourages the use of contrast between light and dark. With a pop of vibrant colour, this modern patchwork pillow pattern really does glow.
Designer: Jo Westfoot – @TheCraftyNomadFleet
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Harvest
A Foundation Paper Pieced Pillow
The swirling triangles of this patchwork pillow creates a lot of movement and interest, and can very easily be made to suit any home depending on the fabrics that you choose.
Designer: Anke B Calzada – @Pasacana_Designs
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Alyce loves to design quilts, make quilts, teach quilts, and write about quilts… all the quilt things! You can find her own blog with tutorials and more, plus her quilt patterns, book, and other goodies at Blossom Heart Quilts.
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