MIX PRINTS IN COMPLEMENTARY SHADES TO CREATE A BOLD CUSHION WITH IMPACT!
CUTTING OUT
1
From each of the red and white fat quarters, cut eighteen (18) 4in squares.
2
From the backing fabric cut two (2)
18½in x 12½in rectangles.
MAKING THE HSTS
3
Draw a diagonal line on the reverse of each white square. Pair each white square with a red square, RST.
4
Sew ¼in from either side of the drawn line. Cut along the drawn line and press each HST unit open, pressing seams toward the red fabric. You will now have thirty-six
(36) HSTs.
5
Align the 45 degree line of your ruler along the diagonal seam, and trim each HST to 3½in square.
FINISHING THE CUSHION
6
Arrange the HSTs in six rows of six, referring to the Layout Diagram. Sew together in rows, then sew the rows together to complete the cushion top. 7
Make a quilt sandwich with the lining fabric, batting and pieced cushion top, baste using your preferred method and quilt as desired. Susan quilted a spiral from the centre of the cushion.
8
Press under ¼in twice along one long edge of each backing piece, to enclose the raw edge. Topstitch in place.
9
Lay the cushion right side up and then place one backing piece along the top, aligning the raw edges to the edges of the cushion top and sides with the hem running across the centre and with the second piece aligning the raw edges with the bottom of the cushion, hems overlapping in the centre. Pin or clip in place.
10
Stitch around the outer edge of the cushion cover. Finish by zigzag stitching around the edges, within the seam allowance for extra strength. Clip corners and turn right side out to finish.