Clamshell Flower Cushion PDF Pattern

English paper-piecing has experienced a recent revival as more and more people have become aware of the joy and benefits of slow stitching. This pattern features my favourite technique, curved EPP which with help from a glue pen and the flat back stitch, makes this a really enjoyable project.

This digital pattern includes a template sheet to use to make your own EPP papers, or you can purchase packs of precision-cut papers at Sewmotion.com here.

In these easy-to-follow instructions, I show you how to glue-baste your shapes using the paper templates included, before sewing them together using a 'flat whip stitch'. I then explain how to finish your cushion with some gorgeous big-stitch hand quilting.

Skill level: Skilled Beginner

Finished size: Approx. 18" square

You will need;

• One fat quarter on main fabric for the fussy-cut clamshells

• One 3.75" x 22" strip in a co-ordinating print for the petals

• One fat quarter of background fabric

• Two 2.5" x 44" strips for binding

• Thread for piecing - I use a 50wt cotton

• Temporary fabric glue pen - which you can purchase here

• Gentle fabric starch

• Embroidery floss in a contrasting thread

• One 20" square of wadding and of butter muslin

• 50cm of backing fabric and a 20" cushion pad.

For a little extra help, I also have a four-part video series on how to make this cushion, which you can see here.

Make sure to read the whole pattern all the way through before beginning your project.

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