Michael Miller Fabrics Over The Rainbow Pillow - Downloadable PDF

Michael Miller Fabrics Over The Rainbow Pillow – Free Downloadable Quilting Pattern by Heidi Pridemore

About This Project

The Over The Rainbow Pillow is a free downloadable PDF pattern designed by Heidi Pridemore and published by Michael Miller Fabrics. The finished pillow measures a generous 32 inches wide by 20 inches tall, making it a striking rectangular accent cushion suited to sofas, beds, or reading nooks. Rated intermediate in difficulty, this project is ideal for quilters who are comfortable with precise fabric cutting, piecing, and basic cushion construction but are ready to move beyond purely beginner-level work.

Design Overview

True to its playful name, the Over The Rainbow Pillow draws on a vibrant, whimsical color palette inspired by rainbow hues and bright, cheerful tones. The design brings together multiple coordinating fabrics from the Michael Miller Fabrics collection to create a pieced front panel with visual depth and color movement. The large finished size allows the rainbow-inspired design to make a bold decorative statement.

Techniques Used

• Patchwork piecing: Multiple fabric pieces are cut and sewn together with precision to build the decorative front panel of the pillow.
• Quilting construction methods: Standard quilting techniques including accurate seam allowances and pressing are essential throughout the project.
• Pillow/cushion assembly: The pattern includes construction of a finished cushion cover, incorporating a backing fabric and closure to complete the pillow form.

Fabrics Used

This pattern is specifically designed around Michael Miller Fabrics collections, and the following fabric SKUs and collections are called for:

• CM8322-SKY from the Rainbow Hair, Don't Care! collection – 2/3 yard for the front, plus 1 yard for the backing
• SC5333-BRIGHT WHITE from Cotton Couture – 1/4 yard
• DC7846-FLOWER from Pixie Dust – 2/3 yard
• DC7846-GLOW from Pixie Dust – 5/8 yard
• DC7846-LEAF from Pixie Dust – 5/8 yard
• DC7846-AQUA from Pixie Dust – 1/2 yard
• DC7846-SKY from Pixie Dust – 1/2 yard
• DC7846-TWINKLE from Pixie Dust – 1/2 yard

The Pixie Dust collection contributes a range of coordinating colorways — Flower, Glow, Leaf, Aqua, Sky, and Twinkle — that together build the rainbow-inspired palette of the pillow front. Cotton Couture in Bright White provides a clean, crisp contrast, while the Rainbow Hair, Don't Care! fabric anchors both the front design and the backing.

Materials and Tools

• Fabric: 100% cotton quilting fabrics from Michael Miller Fabrics as listed above
• Sewing machine suitable for piecing and straight-stitch construction
• Standard quilting and sewing notions: rotary cutter, cutting mat, quilting ruler, pins, thread, and scissors
• A pillow form or stuffing to fill the finished 32" x 20" cushion cover

Who Is This Pattern For?

This pattern is well suited to intermediate quilters who enjoy working with multi-fabric palettes and want to create a finished home