Sew simple

YOU WILL NEED ■ 3m of fabric (see instructions for details) ■ Thread ■ Sewing machine ■ Scissors ■ Washi tape NOTES ■ If you’re using fabrics in several different colours and patterns, choose a thread

Knotted, woven, tufted or felted, designs for carpets and rugs have developed in a wide variety of styles and fibres around the world to add comfort and sophistication underfoot

YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: WOFx120cm – binding* ■ Fabric B: 150x150cm – blanket* ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED ■ Boscage range by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. S

■ West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat (100% wool, 100g/140m) 8 balls of Pure (010) ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon, 50g/112m) 1 ball of each: Raindrop (460)

YOU WILL NEED ■ 1.4m of 1.4m wide fabric ■ Matching all-purpose thread ■ Basic sewing supplies and sewing machine ■ Scissors ■ Rotary cutter, quilter’s ruler and mat (optional) ■ Large safety pin ■ Po