A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for confident beginners who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making a 16" × 16" quilted pillow cover, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Stella is a quilted pillow cover pattern that blends classic half-square triangle piecing with a bold, graphic layout. The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it.
Perfect for weekend sewing, gift-making, or adding a handmade touch to your home.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
(Uses HSTs and envelope-style pillow construction; 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
• Pillow cover: 16" × 16"
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional half-square triangle (HST) construction
✔ Quilting, envelope back, 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 geometric design using classic HSTs
• Strong visual impact with simple construction
• Works beautifully with solids, hand-dyed fabric, or high-contrast prints
• Envelope-style pillow back (no zipper required)
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• 4-at-a-time half-square triangles
• Straight seams throughout
• Envelope pillow back
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton canvas (for pillow back)
• Batting
• 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 traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making a 16" × 16" quilted pillow cover, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Stella is a quilted pillow cover pattern that blends classic half-square triangle piecing with a bold, graphic layout. The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it.
Perfect for weekend sewing, gift-making, or adding a handmade touch to your home.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
(Uses HSTs and envelope-style pillow construction; 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
• Pillow cover: 16" × 16"
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional half-square triangle (HST) construction
✔ Quilting, envelope back, 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 geometric design using classic HSTs
• Strong visual impact with simple construction
• Works beautifully with solids, hand-dyed fabric, or high-contrast prints
• Envelope-style pillow back (no zipper required)
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• 4-at-a-time half-square triangles
• Straight seams throughout
• Envelope pillow back
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton canvas (for pillow back)
• Batting
• 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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