Cattle Drive Pillow Quilt Pattern

I stitched the Cattle Drive Pillow after watching drone footage of cattle being moved across open ground by horseback. There was something striking about the scene—the dust being kicked up in the air, the steady rhythm of hooves, the movement of the herd against the land. Those earthy tones, dusty soil clouding the sky, stayed with me. This design came together as a way to capture that grounded beauty, a reminder of how strength and simplicity often walk hand in hand.

The Cattle Drive Pillow is a modern, patchwork-framed design with crisp strips and a clean envelope back finish. It feels classic yet fresh—just right for tossing on a sofa, gifting to a friend, or adding a handmade touch to your home.

Skill Level
Confident Beginner

What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)

• Step-by-step instructions for making a 20″ × 20″ pillow cover

• Clear cutting charts and strip-piecing layout

• Block assembly guidance

• Links for basting and quilting

• envelope back installation steps for a polished look

• Printer-friendly PDF with clean, minimal layout

• 100% original pattern

• Downloadable PDF

Design Features

• Graphic strip-pieced layout in earthy tones

• Finished with envelope back

• Fully lined quilted front with batting for structure

• Works beautifully in solids or hand-dyed cottons

Construction & Techniques

• ¼″ seam allowance throughout

• Straightforward strip piecing with careful trimming

• Professional finishing with zipper tabs

Materials & Specs

• Finished Size: 20″ × 20″

• All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and ¼″ seam allowance

This pillow is a rhythmic, meditative make—the kind of project you can settle into with a cup of tea nearby. It celebrates simplicity, earthy color, and the quiet satisfaction of finishing something both beautiful and useful.

All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I want you to feel confident in your purchase.

Thank you so much for supporting my work. It means the world to me that something I designed might find its way into your everyday life.

With warmth,
Kim

Tag your finish with #CattleDrivePillow and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.