Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing some cute 4th of July Pillows I just finished up. (I actually started them last year–more on that below). And I also have the June Sew Sampler Box to share along with a wonderful new quilt holder I have in my sewing room.
4th of July Pillows + June Sew Sampler Box
Stripes and 3 Stars Pillows
Last year I started two very cute pillow shared by Carrie Nelson on the Moda Fabrics blog and website. Both pillows use three stars and have stripes–one is a square pillow and the other is a nice lumbar style rectangle. I used Minick & Simpson fabrics from my stash and immediately got the star blocks done. Then I think things got busy with preparing to share our Simply Delightful fabrics and the stars and the patterns were put in my patriotic projects bin.
Stripes and Three Stars Lumbar + Square Pillow Details
The Lumbar pillow finishes at 14″ tall and 20″ wide while the square version is 20″ x 20″. Find details from both of my pillows below:
- I used the background fabric to make a binding for my square pillow and added a zipper back with a flap from this tutorial.
- I also added a zipper back with a flap for the lumbar pillow but didn’t use a binding. Instead I sewed the front and back right sides together making sure I left the zipper open for turning.
- The pillow forms I purchased for both pillows can be found here (so many sizes are available, and they are good quality. Size up 1″ either way if you want a more firm pillow.
- Find the free pattern from Moda for the square pillow here.
- And find the free pattern from Moda for the lumbar pillow here.
- Read the blog post on these pillows here.
More 4th of July Pillow Ideas
A few years ago, I made two other free pillows from Moda fabrics (also shared by designer Carrie Nelson). They are pictured above and are the Stripes and Stars pillow (above left) and the Stripes and One Star (above right). Find links for those free patterns below:
- Stripes and Stars pillow (20″ x 20″)
- Stripes and One Star pillow (12″ x 24″)
- Original Moda post on the Stripes and Stars and Stripes and One Star pillows
I think I have a good collection of patriotic pillows now and might be set for a while–unless something else really cute comes along!
June 2023 Sew Sampler Box + Quilt Hanger
We filmed an unboxing video yesterday of the June 2023 Sew Sampler box. You can watch the video above or on our YouTube channel. It has some really great products I’ve listed below. And stay tuned to the end to see my new quilt hanger!
- Sunnyside Mini Fat Eighth Bundle
- Creative Grids 4.5” Square Ruler
- Organizing Stickers and Clips Set (stickers available separately, too)
- Schmetz 90/14 Needles
- Pressed Flowers Block 3
- The Quilt Keeper
Thanks so much for stopping by for my 4th of July Pillows + Sew Sampler Box June 2023 post. Happy quilting!
Jan Weicksel says
Love the pillow patterns! Thanks so much!
DragonfliesForDonna says
Those pillows are beyond adorable! I know someone with an old Victorian house that they would be perfect for! Also, the June sew sampler box sounds wonderful…makes me wish I had a subscription to that (at least for that month) 🙂
Jean says
I like your pink and faded blue versions in your original post too.
Brenda Wall says
The day FQS showed the hanging rack I went on line and ordered it with the extensions. I may need another hanger for other doors in the house. Thank you for sharing the July pillows for next year for me. I love your videos and Blog. Also just got a fat quarter bundle for your new line Favorite Things. Your fabrics just make me smile.
Robin King says
Hi Sherri,
Please tell us the name of the quilt you hung on the rack. I need to purchase it.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Robin
Linda Connelly says
Pthank you for this inspiration, I’ve been slacking off lately.
Happy 4th of July !
Carol says
Thank you for the patterns. I have lots of fabric I can use to make them. I love your web site.
Karen says
Thank you for sharing the pillow patterns
Dorothy Rainbow says
Thanks once again for free pdf Sherri. Happy 4 July to you and family stay safe.🙏🍻🍹🎆🎇Cheers.
Linda says
Thanks for the flag pillow patterns!
Sharlene Andoe says
Thank you for the cute pillow pattern! The June 2023 Sew Sampler Box is AWESOME! Thank you for the reveal! Enjoy the 4th of July weekend! Looking forward to the July BOM!
Lisa G :-) says
These are gorgeous, thanks for sharing! Also, thanks for the suggestion on the pillow forms. I see they are from a family-owned business in Georgia, and actually manufactured in Georgia (the state, not the country) as well, so I will definitely check them out the next time I need pillow forms!
sherri McConnell says
Oh, that is good to know. Thanks for letting me know about that!
Pat Roll says
I love watching your show. It is so much fun to watch the interaction between you and your adult
children.
Very informative info .
Thanks for sharing your love of quilts, designing fabric and the books you read.