Caterpillar Quilted Pillow Pattern
Perfect for a child's bedroom or a sunroom, this delightful Caterpillar quilted pillow is also fun to make. The quilted pillow pattern showcases the Inching Along quilt block and results in a finished pillow that measures about 13 inches square. Download the two-page Caterpillar quilted pillow pattern as a PDF, and print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block 125% before you get started.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. A delightful flying geese border finishes off this pillow design. |
To make the Caterpillar quilted pillow pattern:
Make 1 block, and add flying geese border (see Borders page). Finished size is about 13 inches square.
To make the Inching Along quilt block:
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Inching Along is one of many adorable quilt blocks you'll find on the Fresh from the Garden quilt design. |
Cut:
A: Cut 1. B: Cut 2, and cut 2 from background fabric. C-E: Cut 1 each. F-H: Cut 1, and cut 1 from reverse pattern. I-O: Cut 1 each.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. These bold color choices work great with the Inching Along quilt block. |
Stitch:
Stitch B to background B; make 2. Stitch BB to BB, alternating fabrics. Stitch A to left side of BBBB. Stitch C to top of D; stitch E to bottom of CD. Stitch F to G, and then stitch H to bottom of FG. Make 2 (1 is reverse pattern). Stitch I to J, and stitch K to bottom of IJ. Stitch N to M, and stitch L to bottom of NM. Stitch CDE to FGH, then stitch reverse FGH to other side. Stitch IJK to reverse FGH, and stitch NML to end. Stitch rows together (third row is piece O) to complete block. By machine, use narrow zigzag stitch to make antennae. Sew beads to ends of antennae, and sew on a button for eye.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. A pretty pink background really makes the blue printed fabric pop. |
Like this quilt block? It is part of the Fresh from the Garden quilt design. Love the garden theme? Make a quilt from our Garden and Floral Quilt Patterns.
Not what you're looking for? Try these:
- Flip through our Quilt Blocks to find one for your next quilting project.
- Find a quilt you love on our Quilt Designs page.
- Make more comfy cushions with these Quilted Pillow Patterns.
- Learn How to Quilt or brush up on the basics with our refesher course.
Phyllis Dobbs is the author of Dimensional Quilts and Fun with Flannel. Her designs appear in many books and magazines. She teaches and demonstrates quilt and stitch techniques at local and national levels and has designed a whimsical fabric collection for Hancock Fabrics. Dobbs is a member of the Society of Craft Designers.
