A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts for confident beginners who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern layout.
This step-by-step quilting pattern walks you through making an 18″ × 18″ quilted pillow cover with an envelope back, clear cutting, and straightforward construction.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Susannah is a quilted pillow cover pattern designed for quilters who want a calm, repeatable make with a classic block look and a crisp, modern finish. It’s a satisfying weekend project, a gorgeous gift, and a great way to practice clean piecing and tidy finishing—without advanced techniques.
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 pillow cover: 18″ × 18″
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Cutting chart + block layout guidance
✔ Traditional block construction using 4-at-a-time half-square triangles (HSTs)
✔ Quilt sandwich + quilting guidance (simple straight-line quilting works great here)
✔ Envelope back finishing instructions
✔ Printer-friendly PDF format
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts design
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Classic block look with a clean, modern arrangement
• Envelope back (no zipper) for easy insert swaps
• Repeatable construction that’s beginner-friendly but still satisfying
• Looks beautiful in solids, tonal prints, or hand-dyed fabric
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• 4-at-a-time HSTs
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton (front)
• Cotton canvas (envelope back)
• Batting + lining (for quilting the pillow front)
• Thread, rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the PDF.)
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 layout.
This step-by-step quilting pattern walks you through making an 18″ × 18″ quilted pillow cover with an envelope back, clear cutting, and straightforward construction.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Susannah is a quilted pillow cover pattern designed for quilters who want a calm, repeatable make with a classic block look and a crisp, modern finish. It’s a satisfying weekend project, a gorgeous gift, and a great way to practice clean piecing and tidy finishing—without advanced techniques.
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 pillow cover: 18″ × 18″
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Cutting chart + block layout guidance
✔ Traditional block construction using 4-at-a-time half-square triangles (HSTs)
✔ Quilt sandwich + quilting guidance (simple straight-line quilting works great here)
✔ Envelope back finishing instructions
✔ Printer-friendly PDF format
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts design
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Classic block look with a clean, modern arrangement
• Envelope back (no zipper) for easy insert swaps
• Repeatable construction that’s beginner-friendly but still satisfying
• Looks beautiful in solids, tonal prints, or hand-dyed fabric
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• 4-at-a-time HSTs
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton (front)
• Cotton canvas (envelope back)
• Batting + lining (for quilting the pillow front)
• Thread, rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the PDF.)
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.
