Appliqué project

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Read th

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with

1 Cut five (5) 2½in squares from fabric A scraps for A1. 2 Cut six (6) 4½in x 2½in rectangles from fabric A scraps for A2. 3 Cut one (1) 3½in x 2½in rectangle from fabric A scraps for A3. 4 Cut two (2

1 Starting with the pink pargeting block, fold the 8in x 16in BKG fabric in half twice and finger press to mark the centre cross. 2 Whether you are using a lightbox or a window, tape the design RS up.

NOTES ■ Place Templates printed side down when tracing them onto the wrong side of the fabrics. ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwis

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