Elephant & I Quilt & Pillow Pattern

The paper-piecing sections came together surprisingly cleanly, even on my first attempt, and the scrap-friendly layout meant I could finally use up my stash. The pillow pattern is a nice bonus for using the leftover pieces.

The elephant applique is so charming and the instructions made the paper-piecing surprisingly clear for a beginner like me. I paired it with some bright scraps from my stash and the whole quilt top came together in a weekend.

I’ve been wanting to try paper-piecing and this pattern makes the Thai-inspired motifs feel totally manageable. The way the background is set up with easy str*ps means I can finally use up my scrap stash.