ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EASY QUILTING PROJECT? THE BRICK PATH PILLOW COVER IS A QUICK, STYLISH ADDITION TO ANY ROOM!
Easy quilt projects like the brick path pillow cover add a personal touch to your home decor and can truly transform the ambiance of any space. If you loved the beautiful Brick Path Table Runner that I’ve previously shared, you’re in for a treat! In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through creating a matching pillow using four of the same quilt blocks.
The envelope-style pillow cover adds a warm, rustic vibe to your space, whether you use it in your living room, bedroom, or a cozy reading nook. Let’s dive in and make something beautiful together!
Brick Path Pillow Cover Supplies
- Fabric – three coordinating colours, ⅛ yard (.125 metres) each
- Pillow backing – ½ yard (.5 metres)
- Coordinating thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Iron
- Straight pins or quilting clips
- Pillow insert – this pattern uses a 16-inch pillow form
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Instructions for the Brick Path Pillow Cover – Quilt Block Front
Start by gathering your three coordinating fabrics. For this pattern, use a ¼” seam allowance throughout.
Cut (2) 1 ⅞” width-of-fabric strips from each of the three fabrics. Stitch the strips together lengthwise to create a striped unit. Then, cut 4½” squares from the strip set. Each block needs four squares, so you’ll cut 16 in total for one pillow.
Arrange the squares into four quilt blocks to form the brick path pattern. Be mindful of the layout — correct placement ensures the “path” effect appears continuous and unbroken.
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Sewing the Pillow Front
You can build the quilted pillow front using one of two methods: rows or blocks. As you can see from the video, I prefer to create the blocks but do what works best for you.
Method 1: Creating Blocks
- Stitch the top two squares of Block 1 together. Press.
- Do the same for the bottom two squares.
- Join the two rows to complete the block.
- Repeat for all four blocks.
- Once your blocks are complete, join them to form one large square pillow front.
Method 2: Creating Rows
- Start at the top left. Stitch together the first two squares, then the next two.
- Press your seams as you go.
- Repeat for each row, then join the rows together to create a 16½” square panel.
Regardless of which method you choose, be sure to trim your pillow front if necessary before attaching the back.
Creating the Envelope Back
Cut two pieces of backing fabric to 16½” x 13″ each.
Fold one long edge (16½”) of each piece under ½”, press, then fold under another ½” and press again.
Topstitch along the folded edge to create a clean hem.
With the pillow front right side up, layer the two backing pieces over it, right sides together, so the hems overlap in the middle. Pin or clip around the edges and stitch all the way around.
Turn your pillow cover right side out, push out the corners using a blunt tool, and press everything flat. Insert your pillow form — and you’re done!
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Coordinating with the Brick Path Table Runner
This brick path pillow cover looks especially lovely paired with the Brick Path Table Runner. I used the Harvest Wishes collection by Moda for both projects, which ties them together perfectly. But you can mix and match fabrics based on your personal style or the season.
I love this project because it’s quick, satisfying, and looks much more complex than it really is. And now that I’ve paired a runner and a pillow, I’m definitely thinking of doing a Christmas version — maybe even flipping the idea and turning my Disappearing Four-Patch Pillow into a coordinating runner!
So if you’re looking for a fast and fun weekend sewing project, this brick path pillow cover might just be the perfect thing.
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