Hexology Cushion Trio Pattern - New Release

I love Reproduction and 1930's Fabrics.  This new collection - 30's Minis by Erin Turner for Penny Rose Fabrics is ever so cute with the small scale of the prints and vibrant colours and patterns.  I set about creating a Sampler Style set of Cushions based on Hexagons for this pattern.

There is such a great mix of Florals and Geometric patterns in this range.  All scaled down to just the perfect Mini size.  With such a great mix of colours this range will delight all those lovers of Reproduction fabrics.   This range is now available here in Australia at the following stores

The Stitchers Cupboard - NSW

Sew Fab – NSW

3 in a Tree – VIC

Thorpe & Co – NSW

Minky Bear & Me - NSW

Patch 'n' Paint for Pleasure – WA

The Cottage on the Hill – NSW

The Patchwork Angel – QLD

Little Crafty Shop – VIC

I have used Machine Sewing, Appliqué and English Paper Piecing to create this Cushion Trio set.  Each cushion is a different size so that they can be used as a set or to give the variety for different places around the home.

The "Gumballs" Cushion is machine sewn.

This Applique cushion can be either sewn on the Machine or by hand.

And as my love for English Paper Piecing grows - I could not resist to make this "Grandmothers Flower Garden" inspired cushion using Hexagon Papers and 6 Pointed Stars - all sewn by hand.

The Pattern to make this Hexology Cushion Trio Set is now available here at my Website or Etsy Store.

The pattern contains plenty of instructions and photos to help you make all of these cushions.

Happy sewing

Jemima x

Wildflower Meadow - you have done it again Melly and Me!

I have been a lucky girl being able to get to work with this beautiful new range Wildflower Meadow by Melly and Me thanks to Millhouse Collections for Riley Blake Fabrics.  This latest range from Melly is absolutely the cutest and so whimsical with its mix of characters and flowers.

As a child I used to spend lots of time making Daisy Chains with my friends in and around the Grasslands of my house.  These fabrics inspired me to make a quilt reminiscent of those times creating the chain of daisy flowers around the main fabric trail of the quilt.

The animals are just so sweet and the range includes beautifully coloured fabrics to co-ordinate with the main prints.  Wildflower Meadow is available now and I am sure it will be a much loved fabric range.

Daisy Chain is now available as a PDF downloadable pattern in my Etsy store.

I just knew this range was perfect to make this Butterfly Trail Appliqué Cushion.

With bright colours and cute characters this was just perfect for this design.  I used Aurifil 12wt Cotton to Appliqué my Butterfly in matching up the colours of the fabrics with the threads.  The beauty of Appliqué is that you can choose which way you like to sew it best - whether by machine or hand the results are always great.

Butterfly Trail is now available as a PDF downloadable pattern in my Etsy store.

Here is a list of stores which have the range here in Australia

Fabric Pixie

Under the Mulberry Tree

Fabric Patch

The Quilters Store

Melly & Me

Jemima x 

Confetti Cushion Tutorial

I put together this Confetti Cushion Tutorial last year for a Magazine but am only now getting around to uploading it all to my blog.  Good things come to those that wait right?  I must admit that these cushions are now being used as large floor cushions for the girls when they are watching TV but they do look great on a bed as well.

Confetti Cushion Tutorial

65cm x 65cm/25.5in x 25.5in finished size

Requirements

55cm grey fabric for centre squares

Approx 90 cm in assorted coloured fabrics for Confetti rectangles

70cm grey cushion back fabric

Cotton thread

Frixion Pen (heat erasable pen)

Pins

65cm cushion insert (25.5inch insert) 

Rotary Cutter

Ruler

Cutting Mat

General sewing supplies

¼ inch seam allowance included

Fabrics should be 110cm wide

Cutting Instructions

From the Grey fabric cut 36 squares – 4.75in x 4.75 in

From the assorted coloured fabrics cut a total of 72 – 3in x 6in rectangles

From the cushion back fabric cut 2 - 26in x 19 in rectangles

Step 1  -   Turn the grey squares over and mark on the back of the fabric, two lines from the right hand corner to 2 inches in from each of the opposite corners.  Do this for each of the 36 squares.

1    Step 2 - To make 1 block - take one of the coloured rectangles and with right sides of the fabric facing  place the rectangle so it is ¼ inch in further than the marked line and pin in place.   Machine stitch along your marked line.

Step 3 - Take a second coloured rectangle and repeat above step on the opposite side.

Step 4 -  Press seams toward the rectangles.  

Step 5 - Trim the squares with your rotary cutter to the size of the grey square.  You will need to make 36 if these blocks.

Step 6 - Once you have completed all the blocks arrange in a 6 x 6 formation until you are happy with how these look.  You can arrange the blocks anyway around you choose.  (Picture only shows 3 x 3).

Step 7 - Sew each of the 6 blocks together to make a row and then sew all the rows together.  Fork Pins work a treat to help keep your seams in place while stitching. Press your seams as you go for each sewn row.

This square should now measure 26in. Your cushion top is now finished.

Step 8 -   To make the envelope back for your cushion – take one of the back pieces of fabric and along one long side, fold over ½ inch and press.  Then turn over 1 inch and press.  Top stitch along both sides of the fold to hold the fabric in place and for a professional finish. Repeat for second cushion back piece.

Step 9 - With right sides together place the cushion backs with the raw edges to the outside of the cushion so that the opening  overlaps in the centre.  The picture shows first piece down to show right sides of fabric facing.   Sew around the outside of the cushion and zig–zag (overlock) the raw edges.  Turn your finished cushion out the right way and fill with your insert.

This Tutorial is for Personal use only 

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