Easy HST Quilted Pillow

Are you searching for an easy sewing project that you can finish right away? If you are, I have an awesome project idea for you. This easy HST quilted pillow by Virginia Lindsay is perfect for those who know a little about quilting and want to improve their skills. You won’t feel overwhelmed making this quilted pillow at home, as the instructions are very easy to follow.

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By making this pillow, you will have an idea of piecing and quilting. It will also teach you how to make half-square triangles and eight pieces of HSTs in one go using the magic 8 method. You will absolutely have fun making this star block. It is one of the most popular patterns out there, so make sure to try it! Watch the video below for the step-by-step instructions and some tips as well. For more star patterns, check these out: Block Star Quilt, Wandering Star Quilt, Double Star Quilt

Half-Square Quilted Pillow Materials

• 2 pieces of 10″ x 10″ gray fabric
• 2 pieces of 10″ x 10″ white fabric
• 18″ by 18″ cotton batting
• 2 pieces of17″ x 15″ cotton backing

How to Make an HST Quilted Pillow

Step 1:

Lay the gray and white fabric, right sides together, with the white on top. Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner in both directions to make an X. Sew on either side of the lines with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Repeat with the remaining 10″ squares.

Step 2:

Draw horizontal and vertical lines in the middle of the square. Next, cut directly on the lines you have drawn. Press them all open to get 8 half-square triangles. Repeat with the other piece.

Step 3:

Arrange the half-square triangles just like in the photo below. Group them in fours, then sew them like a four patch with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press the seams and press the front flat. Once done, sew the four blocks together to make the block.

Step 4:

Place the quilt top over the cotton batting. Quilt it however you want. Trim it into a 16″ by 16″ square.

Step 5:

Take one of the backing pieces. Press it over about a quarter inch, then press it over again about half an inch. Sew the fold over. Repeat with the other piece.

Step 6:

Place the two backing pieces on top of the quilt, wrong side up. The folded side should be facing towards the center. Sew all around the edges. Trim corners and flip it right side out.

Easy HST Quilted Pillow