Are you searching for an easy sewing project that you might finish right away?

If you are, I have an awesome project idea for you.

You wont feel overwhelmed making this quilted pillow at home, as the instructions are very easy to follow.

Easy HST Quilted Pillow

Image by Virginia Lindsay via YouTube

By making this pillow, you will have an idea of piecing and quilting.

You will absolutely have fun making this star block.

It is one of the most popular patterns out there, so double-check to try it!

Half-Square Quilted Pillow Materials

Watch the video below for the step-by-step instructions and some tips as well.

Repeat with the remaining 10 squares.

Step 2:

Draw horizontal and vertical lines in the middle of the square.

How to Make an HST Quilted Pillow

Next, cut directly on the lines you have drawn.

Press them all open to get 8 half-square triangles.

Repeat with the other piece.

Easy HST Quilted Pillow tutorial

Step 3:

Arrange the half-square triangles just like in the photo below.

Group them in fours, then sew them like a four patch with a 1/4 seam allowance.

Press the seams and press the front flat.

Once done, sew the four blocks together to make the block.

Step 4:

Place the quilt top over the cotton batting.

Quilt it however you want.

Trim it into a 16 by 16 square.

Step 5:

Take one of the backing pieces.

Press it over about a quarter inch, then press it over again about half an inch.

Sew the fold over.

Repeat with the other piece.

Step 6:

Place the two backing pieces on top of the quilt, wrong side up.

The folded side should be facing towards the center.

Sew all around the edges.

Trim corners and flip it right side out.

Easy HST Quilted Pillow