Lotus Cushion
Finished size: 63.5cm (25in) square
16 Fat Quarters
Materials
• 70cm (¾yd) cream tone-on-tone print fabric
• 1.3m (1½yd) indigo and cream print fabric
• 1.5m (1⅝yd) sand-coloured tone-on-tone print fabric (cushion lining and back)
• Batting at least 75cm (29in) square
• One 50cm (20in) zipper to coordinate with the sand-coloured fabric
• One 64cm (25in) cushion insert
• Fusible web
• Sheets of paper for foundations – newsprint is ideal
• Light coloured machine-sewing thread (piecing and applique)
• Dark-coloured machine-sewing thread (quilting and borders)
• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
• Sewing machine with ¼in and zipper feet
• General sewing supplies
Foundation piecing is used in this project and the instructions assume advanced skills in this technique. Sew all the foundation-piecing seams with a short stitch length to make it easier to remove the papers without affecting the stitching.
