Jolly robin

“My intention for this piece was to capture the charm of a wren in a natural, lifelike pose. I wanted the little bird to feel alive and expressive, with subtle shifts of colour and shape giving it mov

■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. ■ Shorten stitch length to 1.

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting

USING COMMERCIAL TEMPLATES You can use commercially available 1in hexagon and 60 degree diamond EPP pieces for Templates A and B. You can also use the 1in hexagons to make Templates B–G by trimming th

NOTES ■ Seam allowance is a ¼in, unless otherwise stated. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = Width of fabric. ■ Fabric assumed to have at least 40in

Shopping list ● approx 1m of fabric for cushion cover and frill (see measurements below) ● scissors ● pins ● sewing machine ● thread ● needle ● iron ● ironing board ● 40 x 40cm cushion pad How to… 1 C