A guided quilting project
Quilting from start to finish
Quilted Pillow
Piece, quilt and finish a decorative pillow while learning the complete quilting process on a smaller, approachable scale.
Basic sewing-machine familiarity is recommended. After booking, you’ll receive the pattern information and a project-specific supply guide.
Learn by making
Try the complete quilting process.
You’ll work through each stage yourself with patient, one-on-one guidance, from cutting the first pieces to finishing the pillow back.
- 01
Cut and piece accurately
Prepare your fabric, align the pieces and sew consistent patchwork seams.
- 02
Layer and machine quilt
Build a small quilt sandwich and practice simple machine quilting to secure the layers.
- 03
Finish an envelope-back pillow
Construct a clean overlapping back and assemble your quilted pillow cover.
What's Included
What to Expect
From patchwork to finished pillow.
Choose your colors.
Your coordinated fabric, batting, backing and project supplies will be prepared for the first lesson.
Piece, quilt and finish.
Build the patchwork front, add simple machine quilting and construct an envelope-back cover.
Leave with a finished pillow.
Take home a completed decorative pillow and experience with the full quilting process.

You're in Good Hands
Patient quilting guidance from a lifelong sewist.
Hi, I’m Hilary. I learned to sew from my grandmother, studied fashion design and have spent much of my life making things with fabric. Heyday is my way of sharing that love through relaxed, one-on-one lessons in my San Diego home studio.
Meet Hilary →Ready to Make Your Project?
Make your quilted pillow.
Two private 2-hour lessons · Materials included · $280
Start the Pillow
READY TO MAKE YOUR PROJECT?
Make your quilted pillow.
Two private 2-hour lessons • Project materials included • $280