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 quilted potholder (6.5" × 6.5"), with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and straightforward construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Crescent Moon is a small-format quilting pattern designed to be simple, satisfying, and approachable. Using traditional half-square triangles arranged in a clean geometric layout, this project is perfect for beginners who want to practice accurate piecing without committing to a large quilt.
It’s a great scrap-buster, a thoughtful handmade gift, or a cozy weekend project that comes together quickly.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / 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
• 6.5" × 6.5"
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional block construction using 8-at-a-time HSTs
✔ Quilting, binding, and finishing instructions
✔ Instructions for adding a hanging loop
✔ Helpful layout guidance
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Clean, geometric half-square triangle layout
• Perfect for solids, hand-dyed fabric, or scraps
• Small, manageable project size
• Forgiving construction with repeatable steps
• Designed to be used and loved
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• Half-square triangles (8-at-a-time method)
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Batting and Insul-Bright
• 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 quilted potholder (6.5" × 6.5"), with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and straightforward construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Crescent Moon is a small-format quilting pattern designed to be simple, satisfying, and approachable. Using traditional half-square triangles arranged in a clean geometric layout, this project is perfect for beginners who want to practice accurate piecing without committing to a large quilt.
It’s a great scrap-buster, a thoughtful handmade gift, or a cozy weekend project that comes together quickly.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / 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
• 6.5" × 6.5"
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional block construction using 8-at-a-time HSTs
✔ Quilting, binding, and finishing instructions
✔ Instructions for adding a hanging loop
✔ Helpful layout guidance
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Clean, geometric half-square triangle layout
• Perfect for solids, hand-dyed fabric, or scraps
• Small, manageable project size
• Forgiving construction with repeatable steps
• Designed to be used and loved
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• Half-square triangles (8-at-a-time method)
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Batting and Insul-Bright
• 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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