Hand-quilted cushion

Hand quilting uses running stitch to hold the layers of the piece together. fiis lovely cushion cover with a slit opening at the back gives you a chance to try out this simple technique. The finished cover has authentic handmade charm.

Essential Information DIFFICULTY Easy SIZE 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in) TOOLS AND MATERIALS Rotary cutter Scissors Cutting mat Quilter’s ruler Pins Safety pins Large-eyed needle Threads to match your fabrics Contrasting embroidery thread Sewing machine Iron and ironing board 40cm (16in) square cushion pad FABRICS 43 x 43cm (17 x 17in) patterned front fabric 88 x 52cm (35 x 201⁄2 in) backing fabric 45 x 45cm (173⁄4 x 173⁄4 in) wadding SKILLS Hand quilting (see pp.152-153) SEAM ALLOWANCE 1cm (3⁄8in) seam allowance throughout, unless otherwise stated 1 For the cushion front, lay a 46 x 46cm (18 x 18in) square of backing fabric on a flat surface. Centre the wadding on top of the backing fabric, then centre the patterned front fabric on top of that. 2Starting from the…

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