Beginner's Guide to Quilting - UK (2020-02)

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ALIGN THE BOTTOM EDGE

WITH THE 45-DEGREE LINE

ON YOUR RULER

on top, then the cushion top centrally and
right side up. The backing and batting are
slightly larger than the cushion top. Baste the
layers together using your preferred method.

9

Quilt as desired. Collette quilted straight
lines at varying intervals across each pieced
strip, following the angle of the strips to echo
the chevron shape. Trim the cushion top to
20in square.

10

Take the backing fabric and place it on
top of the quilted cushion top, wrong
sides together, then quilt as desired to secure
it in place.

11

Take the two 20in x 16in cushion back
rectangles. On one long edge of each
rectangle turn over a ¼in seam to the wrong
side, then turn over by another ¼in and press.
Topstitch to secure in place, to complete the
cushion back pieces.

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Place the quilted cushion top right side up
then place one cushion back piece on top,
matching up the raw edges, with the

neatened seam running across the centre

of the cushion. In the same way, place the

second cushion back piece on top – the

cushion back pieces will overlap. Pin or clip

the edges to secure.

13

Sew all around the cushion with a ½in

seam allowance, then sew a double line of

stitching where the two cushion back pieces

overlap for extra strength.

14

Clip the corners and, if desired, finish the

seams with a zigzag stitch to neaten the

raw edges. Turn right side out and carefully

poke out the corners. Press the cushion, then

insert the cushion pad to finish.

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