Diagonal striped cushion

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

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Printed fabric supplied by Hantex. FA

● tape measure ● base fabric (patterned or plain) ● long ruler ● fabric pencil ● dressmaker’s scissors ● lining fabric ● pins ● thread ● needle ● sewing machine (optional) ● wooden dowel pieces ● iron

■ Yarnsmiths Merino Aran (100% wool, 50g/75m) 3 balls of Yarn A Navy Blue (4310) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Canary Yellow (4166) Yarn C Fondant Pink (4390) Yarn D Primrose Yellow (4160) Yarn E Clover (421

Anna Cox’s home is an ode to colour and pattern. Filled with paint-drenched surfaces, playful fabrics, statement wallpaper and an array of vibrant Moroccan textiles, every corner sparks joy. Heirloom

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in. ■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. ■ Shorten your stitch