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BEHIND THE PROJECT

SEPTEMBER ARRIVES

“This cosy clock, rich with warm autumnal colour patchwork, showcases Cyril, a friendly squirrel looking for blackberries, with his friend Pat, the Stonechat, all sewn with free-motion embroidery. Appliquéd acorns, blackberries and autumn leaves create a wreath around the pair. The panel is finished as a round clock using an adhesive kit by Needcraft, widely available. I chose Cyril the Squirrel as the main feature, as his colours are perfect for autumn. I like to use scrappy fabrics for my backgrounds and the plain border draws the eye in to the circular appliqué design.” – Andrea Walpole

You will need

Background fabrics

■ Fabric A (tan plain) – ⅙yd

■ Fabric B (dark-tan plain) – 4in x 3in

■ Fabric C (plum pattern batik) – 4in x 3in

■ Fabric D (mauve batik) – 4in x 3in

■ Fabric E (dark-plum batik) – 2in x 2in

■ Fabric F (light-tan batik) – 4in x 3in

■ Fabric G (dotty tan batik) – 3in x 3in

■ Fabric H (cream plain) – 2in x 2in

■ Fabric I (light-sage