Pears and a partridge

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

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

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

1 From the blue fabrics, cut the following: ■ Three (3) 2⅞in x WOFQ strips, subcut into sixteen (16) 2⅞in squares. ■ Two (2) 3⅜in x WOFQ strips, subcut into eight (8) 3⅜in squares. Cut each square in

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.

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift