Maisie’s DIAMONDS CUSHION

MATERIALS

• Nine fat quarters with pattern repeats for fussy cutting* four-pointed stars• Nine fat eighths shirting fabrics or contrasting fabrics• 30cm ( 3/8yd) feature print fabric with pattern repeats for fussy cutting six-pointed stars• 20cm ( 1/4yd) dark grey small print fabric• 10cm ( 1/8yd) dark red small print fabric• 65cm ( 3/4yd) mid green small print fabric• 60cm (23in) square of lining fabric• 20cm ( 1/4yd) mid red small print fabric (binding)• 60cm (23in) square of batting• 50cm (20in) square cushion insert• 50cm (20in) dress zipper• Fabric-basting glue pen• Template plastic, fine permanent-marking pen and stiff paper (160–220gsm) to• Removable fabric-marking pen• Appliqué glue• Fussy cutting mirror (optional)• Size 10 or 11 milliners needle• Fine thread in a neutral colour• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat• Sewing machine with 1/4in and zipper feet• General sewing supplies