What’s the Project? Looking for an easy way to decorate for summer? These summer pillow sewing patterns are a quick way to add fresh colors, fun prints, and a seasonal touch to your living room, porch, bedroom, or patio. They’re beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for using fabric from your stash.
One of the fastest ways to give your home a fresh look is by changing out your throw pillows. You don’t have to redecorate an entire room—a few handmade pillows in cheerful summer fabrics can completely change the feel of your space.
The best part? Pillow covers are quick to sew and don’t use much fabric. They’re perfect for showing off favorite prints, trying a new technique, or finally using those fabrics you’ve been saving for “something special.”
In this collection, you’ll find summer pillow sewing patterns in a variety of styles. From bright florals and beach-inspired designs to patchwork pillows and modern looks, there’s plenty of inspiration for refreshing your home this season.
Pillows to Sew for Summer~
A few of the pillows I wouldn’t mind having around longer than the summer time! The strawberry pillow— that falls into that!
Flag Pillow
Show off your patriotic spirit with a flag pillow – using the quilt as you go technique.
Yo-Yo Pillow
This cute pillow shows off a yo-yo flower on the front and ric rac binding.
Scrap Fabric Strip Pillow
Use leftover scrappy strips, fun ribbon, lace or ricrac for this fun pillow. Pick the fabric colors to go with the season.
Nautical Pillow
This pillow might look a little complicated, but you’ll find it’s not! The pleated edges surrounding the center stitching is folded….easy to do!
Bee & Bud Pillow
These quick little buzzy bees are paper pieced. Perfect for the weather.
Beehive Pillow
This is a bright and cheery Beehive quilt block turned into an 18″ pillow.
Summer Porch Pillows
These cute porch pillow additions feature rope edging and applique – these can be custom to your home and location of the pillows.
Summer Leaves
The summer leaves (applique) pillow gives you a great excuse to pull out your scrap bins and dig through them.
Summer Love Blooms
This project is fairly simple, with a limited number of seams to match, and I am going to take you through the paper piecing step by step with lots of pictures. Here’s your chance to give it a try!
Spring Flowers with Applique
Feeling like Spring is in the air? Tulips and daffodils starting to brighten up your garden yet, plant them right on the front of your pillow for the season.
Strawberry Fields
This cute summery bench pillow using Strawberry Quilt Blocks.
Tips for Choosing Summer Fabrics
Summer is all about light, bright, and cheerful fabrics. Think florals, lemons, beach themes, nautical prints, patriotic colors, sunshine yellows, fresh greens, and soft blues. Mixing solids with prints helps keep the pillows from feeling too busy while still adding plenty of personality.
Don’t be afraid to pull fabrics from your stash that make you smile. Pillow covers are a low-pressure project that’s perfect for experimenting with color combinations you may not have tried in a quilt.
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