Rudolph Cushion Kit

The construction of this cushion combines a mixture of techniques – raw edge appliqué and embroidery. Raw edge appliqué is a bit like collaging with fabric and whilst easy to do, it does require some concentration and a slower speed setting on your machine, if possible.You can make the stitching as intricate, or as simple as you like, defining the shapes for extra texture and visual drama
if desired. Embroidery is a timeless method of embellishing by hand which encourages mindfulness through slow stitching.The embroidery stitches used are basic satin and running stitches which are easily mastered.These details increase the handmade look of the cushion as well as adding fun texture.

IN THIS KIT

Coloured Liberty Tana Lawn® fabric for the appliqué.
Quality ivory quilting cotton for the background and cushion back. DMC Mouliné Spécial cotton thread for the embroidery.

YOU WILL NEED

Scissors, pins, sewing machine, embroidery needle (size 8-10), Pilot Frixion Gel Pen (or any
other heat-erasable fabric marker, but always test on scrap fabric first according to manufacturer instructions), thread to match each fabric being appliquéd, ordinary craft glue stick (such as a Pritt Stick).
Optional: free-motion quilter’s foot, embroidery hoop (6-8” (15.2-20.3cm) size recommended)

Cushion pad: 16” (40.6cm) square
Iron-on transfer adhesive (such as Bondaweb): approx. 12” x 173⁄4” (30.5cm x 45cm)
Optional wadding: 171⁄2” x 171⁄2” (44.4cm x 44.4cm), use to add extra body to the cushion front.

Finished Size: 16” x 16” (40.6cm x 40.6cm)