Create a decorative pillow using the Watering Can quilt block for a true gem to display on your favorite chair. The quilt pattern will pretty much fit any pillow form you choose by adding a decorative border around the block. Download the two-page Freshly Watered 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. The Freshly Watered quilted pillow pattern can be made to fit just about any pillow form.

To make the Freshly Watered quilted pillow pattern:

Make 1 block. Add blocks and bars border (see Borders page) to fit pillow form. Finished size depends on size of pillow form.

To make the Watering Can quilt block:

©2007 Publications International, Ltd. You'll find this and other garden-themed blocks on the Fresh from the Garden quilt design.

Cut:
Background: Cut 1. All other pieces: Fuse double-sided webbing to fabrics. Watering can pieces: Cut 1 each. Flower petals: Cut 4. (Do not add seam allowances to fused pieces.)

©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Adorable print fabrics are a great option for this block.

Stitch:
Place and fuse all pieces. By machine, applique all fused pieces using a narrow zigzag stitch. Sew a large button to bottom of petals.

©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Vibrant colors are another pretty fabric choice.

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 refresher course.

ABOUT THE QUILT DESIGNER:

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.