Diamond Star 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.

In these easy-to-follow instructions, I show you how to glue-baste your diamonds using the paper templates included, before sewing them together using a 'flat whip stitch'. I then explain how to finish your cushion by either machine or hand quilting - the choice is yours!

Skill level: Skilled Beginner

You will need;

• As you can see in the images, there are many layout options for this project, you can even design your own using the colouring-in diagram included.

Note, you should get 16 diamonds out of one 2.5" x WOF (width of fabric) strip, so plan accordingly; 

For the Rainbow Palette version you will need twelve prints and for the Flower Star, Burst and Full Star versions you will need thre prints

• 60 pre-cut paper Diamond templates (1.75in side) This digital pattern includes a template sheet to use to make your own papers, or you can purchase packs of precision-cut papers at Sewmotion.com here

• One fat quarter of background fabric

• One long or fat quarter for binding

• Thread for piecing - I use a 50wt cotton

• Temporary glue pen - which you can purchase here

• Embroidery floss in a contrasting thread if hand quilting, or a 50wt or 40wt thread if machine quilting.

• One 20" square of wadding

• Gentle fabric starch

• 20" square of butter muslin or equally fine fabric for backing the cushion front to hand quilt

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

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

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