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 zipper 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
Zipper and tab 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 zipper and tab ends
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.
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 zipper 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
Zipper and tab 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 zipper and tab ends
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.
