Cosmic Cactus Pillow - Pattern makeover!
The Cosmic Cactus Pillow pattern has just undergone a makeover!
This is the most popular pattern in my shop and the first pattern that I ever published. So when I was looking over it recently, I realised how far I’ve progressed as a pattern writer and how much this pattern needed a makeover! I’m sure you’ll appreciate the improvements I’ve made to the pattern, so read on to find out more.
The Cosmic Cactus Pillow 2.0 pattern is available in our shop as a PDF instant download.
WHAT’S NEW:
A fresh new look for the whole pattern, with clear and concise instructions and plenty of diagrams.
A fresh look for the cover page and the whole pattern.
Other Colourways are outlined to provide inspiration and spark your creativity!
Digital colouring is now available at QuiltInk, making it easier than ever to create mock-ups to save, share or print.
Prefer to colour the old fashioned way? Colour Your Own allows you to easily refer to your colourway while making the pillow. Additional colouring pages are also available to download and print.
Other Colourways + Colour Your Own Options are now outlined in the pattern.
Easy to follow fussy cutting instructions allow you to add an optional feature to the centre of the Square-in-a-square block.
Detailed instructions for optional fussy cutting of the centre pillow square including diagrams.
Easy to follow instructions for constructing Half-Square Triangles (HST), Split Quarter Square Triangle (SQST) and Square-in-a-square block including diagrams.
A HST Fabric Pairing table that is more concise and easy to follow.
Updated SQST Trimming Guide allowing you to trim your SQST with ease.
Block Assembly and Pillow Assembly instructions have been reworked to make completing the blocks and pillow even easier.
Guide to Crosshatch Machine Quilting has been removed from the pattern and is available to view via the link in the pattern.
Labels are now included to keep track of your fabrics, HST units and blocks.
PILLOW GALLERY
Pillow by Lisa @loulouandbetty using fabric from my stash and completed with Cross Hatch quilting.
Pillow by Maria Amaya Gutiérrez @amuceta has used fabrics from the AGF range called ‘Lilliput’ with some chenille trim which adds beautiful texture.
The first ever Cosmic Cactus pillows made by Lisa @loulouandbetty
Learn how to Make a Custom Sewing Machine Cover as seen here by Louise Jennings @prairieflowerstitchery
Pillow by Pam @lilytoddfabrics using AGF Pure Solids: Desert Dunes, Miami Sunset, Apple Cider, and Sweet Macadamia.
Pillow by Lisa @loulouandbetty using Kona Cotton fabric solids: Bone, Salmon, Mahogany and Cayenne and hand quilted.
Discover how you can Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket in our three part blog series. This toddler girls jacket made by Josephine Accardo @hafajojo.
Contact Us if you would love to share your finished Cosmic Cactus pillow and have it added to the Pillow Gallery.
LINKS + Bonus Projects:
The Cosmic Cactus Pillow pattern.
Looking for inspiration? Check out these colours palettes or Pattern Tester Parade.
Create mock-ups via QuiltInk or see what other users have saved to the ‘wall’.
Download additional colouring pages.
Discover how you can make the pillow block into a quilted jacket.
Learn how to make a custom sewing machine cover using pillow block.
Read our guide with Tips for Matching Seams and Perfect Points
Guide to Crosshatch Machine Quilting your pillow.
