Western Star Downloadable Pattern

This is a downloadable pattern. Downloads are sent immediately after purchase.

The Western Star Pillow was born out of my love for Practical Magic—that soft, luminous feeling of fall evenings, family stories, and a touch of everyday enchantment. The star has always been a symbol of protection to me, a quiet reminder that home is where our magic lives. I stitched this design in warm espresso and cream to echo candlelight, amber glow, and the steady comfort of hand-pulled stitches on a cool night.

This pattern creates a timeless, modern-meets-nostalgic quilted pillow with a bold star at its center. It’s meditative to sew, beautiful to display, and just the right kind of gift-worthy.

Skill Level
Intermediate

What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
• Step-by-step instructions for making a finished 20" × 20" pillow
• Clear cutting charts and 8-at-a-time HST methods
• Block layout guidance for the Western Star motif
• Quilting and finishing instructions for tidy, professional results
• Envelope-back assembly for a clean, polished finish
• Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
• 100% original pattern
• Downloadable PDF

Design Features
• Classic Western Star block constructed from HSTs
• Clean envelope-back closure—no zipper required
• Fully quilted front panel with a smooth cotton canvas back
• Works beautifully in solids, hand-dyed pieces, high-contrast palettes, or scrappy variations

Construction & Techniques
• ¼″ seam allowance throughout
• 8-at-a-time HST method for efficiency
• Straightforward block assembly with clear trimming guidance
• Simple quilt sandwich construction
• Envelope-back finishing with double-fold hems
• Pressing notes and tips for crisp points and a smooth final shape

Materials & Specs
Finished Size: 20″ × 20″ pillow cover
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and ¼″ seam allowance

You’ll Need:
• Fabric for star + background (see yardage chart in pattern)
• Lining fabric
• Batting for the quilted front
• Cotton canvas for envelope-back panels
• Thread for piecing and quilting
• 20″ × 20″ pillow form

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