A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for confident beginners who love bold, graphic quilt designs with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making a 20″ × 54″ quilted body pillow cover, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Linkin Body Pillow is a quilted body pillow cover pattern that blends simple, graphic piecing with a straightforward, beginner-friendly approach. The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it.
Perfect for statement pillows, cozy cabin bedrooms, or slowing down with a meaningful, functional quilted project.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
(Zipper installation included; no paper piecing or advanced techniques required. Watch this tutorial: https://youtu.be/9GAY7pya_co) 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
• Body pillow cover: 20″ × 54″
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Straightforward panel construction
✔ Zipper installation with tabs and zipper strips
✔ Assembly, quilting, and finishing instructions
✔ Helpful tips for fabric choices and layout
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Bold, graphic quilt layout with strong visual impact
• Minimal piecing for a clean, modern finish
• Perfect canvas for solids, high-contrast fabrics, or hand-dyed textiles
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional straight-line piecing
• Panel-based construction
• Zipper installation with tabs
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Batting
• Zipper (nylon recommended)
• Thread
• Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine)
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be mailed.
You’ll receive instant access after purchase.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not sell items made from this pattern or share the pattern itself.
SUPPORT
If you have questions while sewing, I’m happy to help—just send a message.
I also share tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes quilting on my website and YouTube.
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
SHARE YOUR MAKE
I love seeing your finished projects!
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for confident beginners who love bold, graphic quilt designs with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making a 20″ × 54″ quilted body pillow cover, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Linkin Body Pillow is a quilted body pillow cover pattern that blends simple, graphic piecing with a straightforward, beginner-friendly approach. The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it.
Perfect for statement pillows, cozy cabin bedrooms, or slowing down with a meaningful, functional quilted project.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
(Zipper installation included; no paper piecing or advanced techniques required. Watch this tutorial: https://youtu.be/9GAY7pya_co) 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
• Body pillow cover: 20″ × 54″
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Straightforward panel construction
✔ Zipper installation with tabs and zipper strips
✔ Assembly, quilting, and finishing instructions
✔ Helpful tips for fabric choices and layout
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Bold, graphic quilt layout with strong visual impact
• Minimal piecing for a clean, modern finish
• Perfect canvas for solids, high-contrast fabrics, or hand-dyed textiles
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional straight-line piecing
• Panel-based construction
• Zipper installation with tabs
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Batting
• Zipper (nylon recommended)
• Thread
• Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine)
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be mailed.
You’ll receive instant access after purchase.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not sell items made from this pattern or share the pattern itself.
SUPPORT
If you have questions while sewing, I’m happy to help—just send a message.
I also share tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes quilting on my website and YouTube.
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
SHARE YOUR MAKE
I love seeing your finished projects!
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
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