Australian_Homespun_2016_07_

Preparation and cutting

1

From the main print fabric,

refer to Diagram 1 and cut:

• One square, 4^3 ⁄ 4 in (Square-in-
  a-Square block centre)


• One strip, 3^1 ⁄ 2 x 12^1 ⁄ 2 in (left border)


• One strip, 2 x 12^1 ⁄ 2 in (right border)


• Two rectangles, 3^1 ⁄ 2 x 6^1 ⁄ 2 in
  (Flying Geese).

2

From the contrast print

fabric/s, cut:

• Two squares, 4^1 ⁄ 2 in and cut them

once on the diagonal to yield a total

of four half-square triangles (Square-

in-a-Square block corners)

• Four squares, 3^1 ⁄ 2 in (Flying
  Geese ends).

3

From the ivory linen, cut:

• Two rectangles, 10^3 ⁄ 4 x 12^1 ⁄ 2 in
  (cushion back)


• One rectangle, 13^1 ⁄ 2 x 17^1 ⁄ 2 in
  (front lining)


• One rectangle, 4^3 ⁄ 4 x 12^1 ⁄ 2 in
  (wide front panel)


• One strip, 1^3 ⁄ 4 x 12^1 ⁄ 2 in (narrow
  front panel).

Square-in-a-Square block

4

With right sides together, sew a

contrast print half-square triangle

to opposite sides of the 4^3 ⁄ 4 in main

fabric square. Take care not to stretch

the bias edges. Press the seams

Cushion 2

Diagram 1

3½ x 12½in Square-in-a-Square block

2 x 12½in

3½ x 6½in 3½ x 6½in

4¾ x 4¾in