These Quillow patterns are a collection of the easiest to make and cutest pillow pets out there…if I do say so myself!

The History:

Years ago I made my children special blankets (quillows) that could fold into pillows, and they absolutely loved them. They would fold the pillows up on their beds and then pull the blankets out to sleep with at night. They would take their special blankets to their friends’ houses for sleepovers and on car trips —they just thought they were the coolest things ever! It wasn’t until more recently that I discovered that these blankets actually have a name—they are called quillows. The “Quillow” pillow quilt can be used for fun, for decoration, and it also makes really a nice TV quilt. According to my grandchildren (who have inherited the next generation of the “quillow”), they are also great for sleepovers at grandma’s house! They make everyone feel like they have their own personalized sleeping bag, and the fact that they are both blanket and pillow never ceases to entertain children (of even adults for that matter!).

The Purpose:

There are two ways to use the pillow quilt. You can keep it flat and stick your feet into the pocket and snuggle with the blanket. You can keep the blanket half folded inside the pocket and then snuggle with the blanket. OK…so really there are a ton of ways—you can use it as a pillow, you can use it just as a blanket, you can use the pocket on the quillow to hide fun little surprises for your kids to find at bedtime—there are no limits to the fun you can have with this amazing creation!

The Project:

These downloads are pdf patterns that you will use to make your own quills for your kids and grandkids. Pick from one of our 14 options and personalize the fabrics to match the recipient. The pdf Quillow patterns are simple and they download to your computer easily. This is a great project for beginners and a great project for anyone who has little kids or grandkids around the house! Once you order a pattern, the download will always be accessible in your account. Happy sewing!