Open any quilter’s sewing room, and you’ll probably find it.
A box.
A drawer.
A little container.
Completely overflowing with tiny fabric scraps.
Too pretty to throw away.
Too small for most quilt blocks.
Too good to ignore.
Sound familiar?
Most of us love the scrappy look — especially when the fabrics already play nicely together. But let’s be honest: using up those little pieces in a way that feels intentional (not chaotic) can be a challenge.
That’s exactly how the Flyaway Pillow was born.
When Scraps Start to Fly
This project? It's all about rescuing your fabric leftovers and turning them into something you'll actually want to show off. (No guilt-induced "scrap quilts" here, thank you very much.)
With Flying Geese blocks and mini charm squares, those tiny pieces suddenly behave themselves — coming together in a design that's clean, modern, and surprisingly zen. Every little print gets its moment in the spotlight, without the whole thing looking like a fabric explosion.
And here's where it gets even better: if you're working with coordinated mini charm packs (I used Simply Cozy for mine), you basically unlock cheat mode:
✨ Instant color harmony? Check.
✨ Zero overthinking required? Double check.
✨ No more "Wait, does this even go together?" panic? Triple check.
Just rip open that pack and start stitching.
Honestly, that's my favorite kind of sewing.
A Quick, Happy Project (Zero Stress Included)
The Flyaway Pillow finishes at 16" x 16" — which is just the right size for tossing on your sofa, propping up in bed, claiming that cozy reading corner, or wrapping up as a handmade gift that'll make someone squeal with joy.
Here's why you're going to love it:
✔ Beginner-friendly (yes, really!)
✔ Fast to sew (we're talking hours, not days)
✔ Perfect for using up scraps (finally!)
✔ No fancy rulers needed (phew)
✔ Pure, unadulterated creative fun
We're using the trusty flip-and-stitch method for the Flying Geese, so everything stays simple, breezy, and totally doable. No ruler acrobatics. No forehead-slapping moments. Just good old-fashioned patchwork that makes you smile.
Your Free Pattern
So here's the thing: I believe good things should be shared. Especially when they involve making your scrap stash finally earn its keep.
That's why I'm giving you this pattern as a free download. (You're welcome. 😉)
Inside the PDF, you'll get:
Full cutting instructions
Step-by-step illustrations
Clear layout guidance
Envelope pillow back instructions
Basically, everything you need to dive straight in.
👉 Grab your free Flyaway Pillow pattern right here:
(Go ahead — print it, save it, pin it to your "Projects I'm Definitely Gonna Make" board. No judgment.)
Want the Easy Button? We Got You.
Love the look but don't want to dig through your stash at midnight trying to find fabrics that actually play nice together? (We've all been there. Spoiler: it never ends well.)
I've bundled everything up in a Flyaway Pillow Material Kit (for our European customers) so you can skip straight to the fun part. Overseas customers: Just grab 2 Mini-Charms of your favorite collection.
What's inside:
🧵 Two coordinated charm packs (already BFFs)
🧵 Matching background fabric (because contrast matters)
No fabric commitment issues. No "does this even go?" panic. No late-night stash spirals.
Just rip it open and let the magic happen. ✨
👉 Snag your Flyaway Pillow Kit here:
Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon — or for treating yourself because you deserve nice things.
A Little Reminder
Those scraps you’ve been saving?
They’re not clutter.
They’re possibilities.
Sometimes, all they need is the right project to take off.
And this one is ready to fly. 🕊️
Happy sewing,
Brigitte