Scrap projects are some of my faves. I grab my big tin of leftovers, tip it onto the worktable, and rummage through the riot of colour—tiny hand-dyed indigos, sun-bleached creams, lake-blue cottons I can’t bear to toss. Hand-dyeing makes every scrap feel precious, so I challenged myself to use the very smallest piece that still felt useful: a 2 ½″ square. Those little patches became the heartbeat of this design. Joined into a 20″ × 20″ grid of half-square triangles, they shine like riverbed pebbles—adding just enough handmade sparkle to a rocker on the porch, a sofa cushion stack, or a favourite reading nook.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Includes step-by-step instructions for a 20" × 20" finished quilted pillow cover with an easy envelope back
Scrappy layout using both 8-at-a-time and 2-at-a-time HSTs (plus four QST for fun)
Learn how to naturally dye your quilt with indigo, click here for the full process and recipe
Learn how to hand quilt here
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42" WOF and ¼" seam allowance.
I always return to hand quilting and natural dyes when I want a project to feel like home. There’s something about that rhythm—needle through cloth, stitch by stitch—that settles the heart. It’s simple enough for a beginner, yet satisfying for seasoned quilters looking for a slow, soulful make. If you’re interested in learning how to hand quilt, click here. For my indigo recipe, click here.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I’m happy to help and 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 be stitched into your everyday.
With warmth,
Kim
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
Scrap projects are some of my faves. I grab my big tin of leftovers, tip it onto the worktable, and rummage through the riot of colour—tiny hand-dyed indigos, sun-bleached creams, lake-blue cottons I can’t bear to toss. Hand-dyeing makes every scrap feel precious, so I challenged myself to use the very smallest piece that still felt useful: a 2 ½″ square. Those little patches became the heartbeat of this design. Joined into a 20″ × 20″ grid of half-square triangles, they shine like riverbed pebbles—adding just enough handmade sparkle to a rocker on the porch, a sofa cushion stack, or a favourite reading nook.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Includes step-by-step instructions for a 20" × 20" finished quilted pillow cover with an easy envelope back
Scrappy layout using both 8-at-a-time and 2-at-a-time HSTs (plus four QST for fun)
Learn how to naturally dye your quilt with indigo, click here for the full process and recipe
Learn how to hand quilt here
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42" WOF and ¼" seam allowance.
I always return to hand quilting and natural dyes when I want a project to feel like home. There’s something about that rhythm—needle through cloth, stitch by stitch—that settles the heart. It’s simple enough for a beginner, yet satisfying for seasoned quilters looking for a slow, soulful make. If you’re interested in learning how to hand quilt, click here. For my indigo recipe, click here.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I’m happy to help and 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 be stitched into your everyday.
With warmth,
Kim
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
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