What could be prettier than the origami-like bird perched on this Pretty quilted pillow? What's more, the delicate design would look great in any decor. The pillow will measure about 14 inches square when finished. Download the two-page Pretty quilted pillow pattern as a PDF, and print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block 125% before you get started.

Pretty quilted pillow pattern
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This Pretty quilted pillow would look great perched on your favorite chair.

To make the Pretty quilted pillow pattern:

Make 1 block, and add border. Finished size is about 14 inches square.

To make the Pretty Bird quilt block:

Pretty quilted pillow pattern
©2007 Publications International, Ltd.
See how the Pretty Bird quilt block looks with other blocks
on the Fresh from the Garden quilt design.

Cut:
A: Cut 2. B-J: Cut 1 each.

Pretty quilted pillow pattern
©2007 Publications International, Ltd.
This simple fabric variation really makes the bird stand out.

Stitch:
Stitch C to B, and stitch D to BC. Stitch A to BCD, and stitch A to other side of BCD. Stitch E to F, then stitch G to EF. Stitch H to other side of EFG. Stitch I to EFGH. Stitch J to bottom of EFGHI. Stitch 2 pieces together to complete block. Sew a bead on for eye.

Pretty quilted pillow pattern
©2007 Publications International, Ltd.
Go wild with printed fabrics for a completely different look.

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.

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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.