The Linkin Collection is one of the most personal designs I’ve ever made. It began as a comfort quilt for my son—something long enough to wrap around him, heavy enough to feel grounding, and familiar enough to feel safe. This body pillow is a compliment to that quilt design.
The Swiss Cross—adopted as the symbol of the Red Cross in 1863—represents hope, care, and relief in times of crisis. I took creative liberty with the colors just for him, but the meaning remains the same. This quilt is about comfort freely given and quietly received. May we all know that kind of care. ❤️🩹
Linkin is a long, graphic body pillow quilt with a bold cross motif that feels both modern and timeless. It’s a soothing, straightforward make—perfect for slow sewing, intentional stitching, and creating something deeply meaningful for someone you love.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner (Watch this video tutorial on how to install your body pillow zipper)
What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
• Step-by-step instructions for making a finished 20″ × 54″ body pillow quilt
• Clear cutting charts with beginner-friendly measurements
• Block layout guidance for the Swiss Cross motif
• Quilting and finishing instructions for clean, professional results
• Zipper installation steps with tabs for a polished finish
• Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
• 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
• Instant digital download
Design Features
• Bold Swiss Cross motif with strong visual impact
• Long, narrow body pillow format—perfect for beds, reading nooks, and quiet rest
• Hidden zipper closure with tidy zipper tabs
• Fully lined construction for durability and structure
• Works beautifully with solids, high-contrast palettes, or hand-dyed fabrics
Construction & Techniques
• ¼″ seam allowance throughout
• Straight-strip piecing with generous trimming room for accuracy
• Quilt the top as a single panel for ease and control
• Professional zipper installation with binding-style zipper strips and tabs
• Designed to be forgiving, steady, and satisfying to sew
Materials & Specs
• Finished Size: 20″ × 54″
• All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and a ¼″ seam allowance
• Zipper: 36″ nylon zipper, trimmed to fit
• Lining and batting required (cut sizes included in pattern)
• Pattern includes full fabric requirements and cutting instructions
There’s a quiet rhythm to this make—the repetition of long seams, the balance of light and dark, the steady progress toward something whole. Linkin isn’t rushed. It’s meant to be made with care, and to hold that care long after the last stitch.
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 truly means the world to me that something I designed might find its way into your home, your hands, or someone you love.
With warmth,
Kim
Tag your finish with #EXSHAWQUILTS and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
The Linkin Collection is one of the most personal designs I’ve ever made. It began as a comfort quilt for my son—something long enough to wrap around him, heavy enough to feel grounding, and familiar enough to feel safe. This body pillow is a compliment to that quilt design.
The Swiss Cross—adopted as the symbol of the Red Cross in 1863—represents hope, care, and relief in times of crisis. I took creative liberty with the colors just for him, but the meaning remains the same. This quilt is about comfort freely given and quietly received. May we all know that kind of care. ❤️🩹
Linkin is a long, graphic body pillow quilt with a bold cross motif that feels both modern and timeless. It’s a soothing, straightforward make—perfect for slow sewing, intentional stitching, and creating something deeply meaningful for someone you love.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner (Watch this video tutorial on how to install your body pillow zipper)
What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
• Step-by-step instructions for making a finished 20″ × 54″ body pillow quilt
• Clear cutting charts with beginner-friendly measurements
• Block layout guidance for the Swiss Cross motif
• Quilting and finishing instructions for clean, professional results
• Zipper installation steps with tabs for a polished finish
• Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
• 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
• Instant digital download
Design Features
• Bold Swiss Cross motif with strong visual impact
• Long, narrow body pillow format—perfect for beds, reading nooks, and quiet rest
• Hidden zipper closure with tidy zipper tabs
• Fully lined construction for durability and structure
• Works beautifully with solids, high-contrast palettes, or hand-dyed fabrics
Construction & Techniques
• ¼″ seam allowance throughout
• Straight-strip piecing with generous trimming room for accuracy
• Quilt the top as a single panel for ease and control
• Professional zipper installation with binding-style zipper strips and tabs
• Designed to be forgiving, steady, and satisfying to sew
Materials & Specs
• Finished Size: 20″ × 54″
• All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and a ¼″ seam allowance
• Zipper: 36″ nylon zipper, trimmed to fit
• Lining and batting required (cut sizes included in pattern)
• Pattern includes full fabric requirements and cutting instructions
There’s a quiet rhythm to this make—the repetition of long seams, the balance of light and dark, the steady progress toward something whole. Linkin isn’t rushed. It’s meant to be made with care, and to hold that care long after the last stitch.
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 truly means the world to me that something I designed might find its way into your home, your hands, or someone you love.
With warmth,
Kim
Tag your finish with #EXSHAWQUILTS and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
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