I grew up loving the way a herd moves—wild horses cresting a prairie ridge in one long, breathless line. That feeling—speed, breath, open sky—became Wild One. Graphic half-square triangles ripple across the front like hooves in motion, while a clean zipper back keeps it practical for everyday life. It’s a simple make with a little drama—quick to sew, polished to finish, and right at home on the couch, the bed, or tucked into a cozy reading corner.
Wild One is a meditative, weekend-friendly project with straightforward construction. Piece your HSTs, quilt the top, add the zipper with tidy end tabs, and you’re done. Solids sing, indigo looks timeless, and scraps shine here—pick a calm palette or let contrast run free.
Confident Beginner
Step-by-step instructions to make a 12″ × 16″ quilted pillow cover (snug, no saggy corners)
Clear cutting charts + HST methods (8-at-a-time and 4-at-a-time)
Simple block layout to keep points aligned
Zipper installation with end tabs + topstitching tips (I demonstrate this in a private video)
Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Clean, graphic HST motif that suggests movement (hello, wild prairie)
Zipper back with end tabs for a neat, professional finish
Trim, insert-hugging fit—looks tailored on the sofa or bed
Works beautifully with solids or prints
¼″ seam allowance throughout
HSTs - both 8 at a time and 4 at a time methods
Quilted top + lining (canvas stays unquilted for a flatter zipper seam)
Zipper installed with folded zipper strips and tidy topstitching
Finished Size: 12″ × 16″ (fits a 12″ × 16″ insert)
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and ¼″ seams
Fabric: feature color ½ yd; contrast ⅓ yd; lining ½ yd; canvas backing ½ yd; batting ½ yd
Notions: 14–16″ nylon-coil zipper; zipper foot; optional basting tape for zipper strips
Tools: rotary cutter, ruler, square ruler for trimming HSTs, iron, clips/pins
I always return to simple patchwork when I want a project to feel like home. Piece, press, stitch—then that little thrill when the points line up. Wild One is one of those makes: approachable for beginners, satisfying for seasoned sewists, and ready to gift or keep.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I 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
Share your finish with #WILDONE and tag @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
I grew up loving the way a herd moves—wild horses cresting a prairie ridge in one long, breathless line. That feeling—speed, breath, open sky—became Wild One. Graphic half-square triangles ripple across the front like hooves in motion, while a clean zipper back keeps it practical for everyday life. It’s a simple make with a little drama—quick to sew, polished to finish, and right at home on the couch, the bed, or tucked into a cozy reading corner.
Wild One is a meditative, weekend-friendly project with straightforward construction. Piece your HSTs, quilt the top, add the zipper with tidy end tabs, and you’re done. Solids sing, indigo looks timeless, and scraps shine here—pick a calm palette or let contrast run free.
Confident Beginner
Step-by-step instructions to make a 12″ × 16″ quilted pillow cover (snug, no saggy corners)
Clear cutting charts + HST methods (8-at-a-time and 4-at-a-time)
Simple block layout to keep points aligned
Zipper installation with end tabs + topstitching tips (I demonstrate this in a private video)
Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Clean, graphic HST motif that suggests movement (hello, wild prairie)
Zipper back with end tabs for a neat, professional finish
Trim, insert-hugging fit—looks tailored on the sofa or bed
Works beautifully with solids or prints
¼″ seam allowance throughout
HSTs - both 8 at a time and 4 at a time methods
Quilted top + lining (canvas stays unquilted for a flatter zipper seam)
Zipper installed with folded zipper strips and tidy topstitching
Finished Size: 12″ × 16″ (fits a 12″ × 16″ insert)
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and ¼″ seams
Fabric: feature color ½ yd; contrast ⅓ yd; lining ½ yd; canvas backing ½ yd; batting ½ yd
Notions: 14–16″ nylon-coil zipper; zipper foot; optional basting tape for zipper strips
Tools: rotary cutter, ruler, square ruler for trimming HSTs, iron, clips/pins
I always return to simple patchwork when I want a project to feel like home. Piece, press, stitch—then that little thrill when the points line up. Wild One is one of those makes: approachable for beginners, satisfying for seasoned sewists, and ready to gift or keep.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I 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
Share your finish with #WILDONE and tag @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
