David Owen Hastings: Seams Out Quilted Pillow (6 hour WS, Thurs, 3/27/25, 12-6pm EDT)

Add surface texture and design to a modern quilted pillow by including the quarter-inch seams on the outside.

MAKE A MODERN AND TACTILE QUILTED PILLOW

We usually hide our quarter-inch seam allowances on the back of our quilts, but that’s a missed opportunity for design and texture. In the Seams-Out Quilted Pillow workshop, we’ll make those seams an integral part of the design, adding an artistic touch.

We will make two strip sets, slice and splice them together, and then use the quilt-as-you-go technique and a walking foot to quickly create sumptuous, quilted fabric. Next, we’ll turn that fabric into the front and back of a fabulous, quilted pillow. You’ll also learn to put in an invisible zipper!

Participants will receive guidance for choosing fabric colors, textures and printed designs that allow the seams-out texture to really shine. Once you have the technique down, you can apply the seams-out idea to all kinds of quilted projects. 

ZOOM WORKSHOP DETAILS

• Choosing complimentary fabrics for an attractive result
• Sewing strip sets with seams on the front
• Quilt-as-you-go method, using your domestic machine and a walking foot
• How to sew an invisible zipper
• Precision sewing tips for a professional finish

A complete PDF supply list will be provided. Class sizes are limited to ensure one-on-one time.

This is an all-levels class. You should be comfortable using your sewing machine and walking foot (or dual feed), and both should be in good working order. Basic knowledge of walking foot quilting is helpful, but not necessary. We will learn together!

For more about David, please visit www.davidowenhastings.com or follow @davidowenhastings on Instagram.

To learn more about this workshop, click HERE! 

All Levels

Students to Provide

Materials List:

• Fabric: 7–8 fat quarters in one color family (analogous) with similar values: for example, all cobalt blues.
• Batting: standard cotton quilt batting (or 80/20 cotton/poly), two 21" x 21" pieces.
• Backing/Lining: bring two 22" x 22" pieces of cotton fabric.
• Zipper: 18" (or longer) invisible plastic zipper.
• Quilting thread: in 3 colors that harmonize with your fabric selection.
• 20" pillow form
• OPTIONAL:  1.25 yards of fabric for backing if you’d like to make an envelope style pillow back instead of using a zipper.
• A PDF handout will be provided with more details.

Tools/Equipment:

• Domestic sewing machine with walking foot, zipper foot, and quarter-inch seam allowance (or standard piecing) foot
• Fresh machine sewing needles: I like to use Microtex Sharps 80/12 plus a 90/14 topstitch needle
• Iron and ironing surface, pressing cloth
• Rotary cutter with a fresh blade
• Small scissors and fabric shears, seam ripper
• Cutting mat
• 24-inch quilting ruler
• Fine Sharpie or fabric marking pen
• Quilting pins
• Wonder Clips (optional)
• Wooden chopstick for turning

Sewing Machine Required