ADAPT ONE OF THE FOURPATCH QUILT BLOCKS INTO A COORDINATING OMBRÉ CUSHION

CUTTING OUT

1 From the background fabric cut:

■ Two (2) 5½in squares.

■ Two (2) 6in squares.

2 From Fabric A cut:

■ Two (2) 12½in x 18½in pieces, for the cushion back.

■ Two (2) 5½in squares.

■ Four (4) 6in squares.

3 From Fabric B cut:

■ Two (2) 5½in squares.

■ Two (2) 6in squares.

4 From Fabric C cut:

■ Two (2) 5½in squares.

MAKING THE CUSHION

5 Follow step 6 of the main quilt instructions to make four background/ Fabric A HSTs and four Fabric B/C HSTs.

6 Follow steps 8–9 of the main quilt instructions to make eight QST units. Then follow steps 10–11 to make one block.

7 Make a quilt sandwich by placing the lining fabric right side down, the batting on top, then place the block centrally and right side up. Baste the layers together using your preferred method, and quilt as desired. Trim to 18½in square.

8 Fold the long edge of a Fabric A backing rectangle under by ¼in and press. Fold again by ½in, press and topstitch in place. Repeat to hem the remaining backing rectangle.

9 Lay the quilted cushion front right side up and place a backing rectangle on top, RST, lining up the top and side raw edges. Place a second back panel on top, this time lining up the bottom and side edges. Sew around all four sides and turn right side out to finish.