What is a Quillow and How Do You Make One

A combination of a quilt and a pillow is a quillow,some people spell it "quillo". The basic idea is that you fold the quilt into an attached pouch and when it's all sealed up it looks like a pillow. Some people sew a carrying strap to theirs, some don’t. They are popular for kids' sleepovers or for grownups being cozy by the TV.

They can have a theme. Give one made with animal print fabric to a animal lover or one with nature scenes to an enviromentalist. A small one is also a nice gift for a baby shower. You can do as much or as little patchwork on the Quillow as you wish. You can quilt just the pillow part or the whole main fabric or even just use solid, "unpatched" fabric. Polar fleece makes a warm, cozy Quillow.

Pattern:

Materials and tools needed:

4 and 1/2 yards fabric Quilt block 16 1/2x16 1/2 or one cheaters panel for the pillow (optional) Matching thread

Batting 45x72 (a twin batt, 72x90 will make 2 quillows)

Scissors or Rotory Cutter

Cutting Mat

Directions:

Wash and iron your fabric.

Cut a 2 yd piece of your fabric and set it aside (this will be your backing).

Cut another piece 1/2 yd or take the cheater's panel and cut a piece of batting 18"x18".

Use 1/4" seam allowance through out.

Tear fabric into two large pieces 45x72, (width may vary as fabrics range from 42 to 45 inches wide).

Pillow:

Cut cheater panel to 16 1/2 square and also cut a backing 16 1/2 square from lift over fabric. Out right sides together, pin securely to 18" square of batting. Sew on 3 sides, leaving top open. Trim batting and turn. Machine quilt around design of the cheater panel, your pillow is finished.

Pin pillow (face down) to the center of one end of one length of fabric, 45x72. Sewing around 3 sides, leaving bottom open(bottom being the finished edge of the pillow).

Pin the two lengths of fabric (45x72) together (right sides together), then place over the batting and sew, leaving appx. 18" open on the bottom where the pillow is attached. Turn. Close up the opening. Mark and machine quilt.

Finish by folding into thirds away from the pillow. Fold up twice, turn into magic pillow or pillow case.

Wasn't that easy?

Use me as a pillow unless you get cold, then pull my stuffing and gently unfold. I'm a blanket now with space for your feet and when you're all done, fold me back nice and neat.

They go together fast and easy and there is no limit to what you can do with them. You are only limited by your own imagination. They make wonderful gifts for family and friends for any occasion

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