A Modern Foundation Paper Pieced Pillow Pattern with Two Sizes Included
Add a little handmade brilliance to your home with the Guiding Lights Pillow Pattern.
Featuring a striking diamond-inspired design, this modern quilted pillow combines crisp geometric shapes, thoughtful negative space, and beginner-friendly foundation paper piecing to create a project that's both rewarding to sew and beautiful to display.
Whether you're creating a cozy accent pillow, a thoughtful handmade gift, or looking for a fun way to build confidence with foundation paper piecing, Guiding Lights offers the perfect blend of creativity and skill-building.
✨ Pattern Features
- Beginner-friendly foundation paper piecing project
- Instant PDF download
- Full-size printable FPP templates
- Step-by-step illustrations and instructions
- Fabric cutting diagrams
- Pressing directions throughout
- Block labels for organization
- Progress tracker
- Printable colouring page
- Eight bonus colourways for inspiration
📏 Two Pillow Sizes Included
Choose the size that best suits your space:
- Square Pillow — 18" x 18"
- Lumbar Pillow — 23" x 15"
Or make both for a coordinated set.
🧩 Quilting Techniques You'll Learn
As you create your Guiding Lights pillow, you'll gain experience with:
- Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)
- Fabric placement and colour planning
- Accurate seam alignment
- Pressing for crisp results
- Installing a metal zipper closure
✂️ Fabric Friendly
Guiding Lights works beautifully with:
- Fat Eighths
- Fat Quarters
- Fabric scraps
- Curated fabric bundles
A wonderful project for exploring colour without needing large fabric cuts.
🪡 Skill Level
Beginner-Friendly
Perfect for quilters looking to learn foundation paper piecing while creating a useful and beautiful finished project.
📦 What's Included
Your instant PDF download includes:
- Guiding Lights Pillow Pattern
- Square Pillow Instructions (18" x 18")
- Lumbar Pillow Instructions (23" x 15")
- Full-scale printable FPP templates
- Fabric requirements
- Cutting diagrams
- Step-by-step instructions
- Pressing directions
- Block labels
- Progress tracker
- Printable colouring page
- Eight bonus colourways
Whether you stitch a square pillow, a lumbar version, or both, Guiding Lights is a fun and approachable way to explore foundation paper piecing while creating a modern accent you'll enjoy for years to come.
Happy stitching!