A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts for confident beginners who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern finish.
This step-by-step quilting pattern walks you through making an 18" × 18" quilted pillow cover, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and straightforward construction.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Dale’s Irish Chain Pillow Cover is a quilted pillow cover pattern designed for quilters who enjoy classic blocks and a calm, repeatable sewing process. You’ll piece a simple Irish Chain-style front, quilt it (machine or hand), then finish it with a sturdy canvas envelope back for a polished, practical pillow you’ll actually use.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
(No paper piecing or advanced techniques required) This pattern assumes you have basic quilting knowledge. For a tutorial on how to quilt, watch this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY
FINISHED SIZE
• Finished size: 18" × 18"
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional block construction (straight seams + simple piecing)
✔ Full assembly, quilting, and finishing instructions
✔ Printer-friendly PDF format
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts design
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Classic Irish Chain-inspired block with a clean, modern layout
• Great for two-tone designs, solids, or high-contrast prints
• Repeatable construction (no fussy steps)
• Envelope back closure for easy insert changes
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing (straight seams)
• Quilt sandwich + quilting (machine or hand — your choice)
• Squaring up for a crisp finish
• Envelope-back pillow construction
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton (front)
• Cotton canvas (back)
• Batting
• Thread
• 18" pillow form
• Rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine (plus basic quilting supplies)
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be shipped. Instant access after Etsy checkout.
USAGE & LICENSING
For personal, non-commercial use only.
Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
Pattern may not be shared, copied, or redistributed.
SUPPORT
Questions while sewing? I’m happy to help.
• Website: exshawquilts.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
• Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
SHARE YOUR MAKE
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
I love seeing your finished projects.
A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts for confident beginners who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern finish.
This step-by-step quilting pattern walks you through making an 18" × 18" quilted pillow cover, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and straightforward construction.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Dale’s Irish Chain Pillow Cover is a quilted pillow cover pattern designed for quilters who enjoy classic blocks and a calm, repeatable sewing process. You’ll piece a simple Irish Chain-style front, quilt it (machine or hand), then finish it with a sturdy canvas envelope back for a polished, practical pillow you’ll actually use.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
(No paper piecing or advanced techniques required) This pattern assumes you have basic quilting knowledge. For a tutorial on how to quilt, watch this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY
FINISHED SIZE
• Finished size: 18" × 18"
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional block construction (straight seams + simple piecing)
✔ Full assembly, quilting, and finishing instructions
✔ Printer-friendly PDF format
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts design
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Classic Irish Chain-inspired block with a clean, modern layout
• Great for two-tone designs, solids, or high-contrast prints
• Repeatable construction (no fussy steps)
• Envelope back closure for easy insert changes
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing (straight seams)
• Quilt sandwich + quilting (machine or hand — your choice)
• Squaring up for a crisp finish
• Envelope-back pillow construction
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton (front)
• Cotton canvas (back)
• Batting
• Thread
• 18" pillow form
• Rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine (plus basic quilting supplies)
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be shipped. Instant access after Etsy checkout.
USAGE & LICENSING
For personal, non-commercial use only.
Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
Pattern may not be shared, copied, or redistributed.
SUPPORT
Questions while sewing? I’m happy to help.
• Website: exshawquilts.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
• Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
SHARE YOUR MAKE
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
I love seeing your finished projects.
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