HOME MAKEOVER
COASTERS
A dash of colour goes a long way. Give your beverage of choice a prime spot with these simple fabric squares. Easy to make, easy to wash! Plus, hey'd make great housewarming gifts, too.
ENVELOPE CUSHIONS
The simplest of cushion patterns with a quilted twist. These colourful cushions have a basic patchwork element to them too, to introduce an extra visual treat with added texture.
TOTE BAGS
The easiest way to add colour to your wardrobe is with fabulous accessories and these sunshine-y tote bags are an excellent example! Make them to keep and reuse over and over, or sew them as gifts for book club pals.
PLANT POT COVER
Dull plastic pots be gone! Our plant friends needn't be left out with a snazzy cosy of their own. This is also a great pattern to keep in mind for me-made storage tubs – just adapt the size to fit your needs.
CAMERA STRAP
The perfect gift for any budding photographer. Simple horizontal quilting adds strength and stability to your fabrics, and gives a professional finish. Strap connectors mean you can switch-up your style with multiple straps.
SIMPLE QUILT
This easy patchwork design is a great way to dip your toes into the wonderful world of quilting. With such a glorious fabric collection to work with, it's a crime not to use every design in one project!
CUSHIONS
YOU WILL NEED
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE (HST) CUSHION
■ Fabric A: 18x18in – patchwork front
■ Fabric B: 18x18in – patchwork front
■ Fabric C: 18x25in – envelope back
■ Fabric D: 20x20in – patchwork backing
■ Wadding: 19x19in
■ Cushion pad: 18in
■ Basic sewing kit
PLAIN CUSHION As above except three fabrics are used:
■ Fabric A: 18x18in – patchwork front
■ Fabric B: 18x25in – envelope back
■ Fabric C: 20x20in – patchwork backing
FABRICS USED
■ Fabrics are from the Happy Days collection by Brook Gossen for Cloud9 Fabrics. Stockists: cloud9fabrics.com.
NOTES
■ Use a ¼in seam allowance.
■ Use a walking foot if
