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 printed pattern comes with pre-cut paper templates as well as a template for future use.

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 by either machine or hand quilting – the choice is yours!

Skill level: Intermediate

Finished size: Approx. 18″ square

You will need;
• Five 4.5″ x 5.5″ strips in co-ordinating prints
• One 3″ x 22″ strip in a contrasting blender or solid
• 15.5″ square of background fabric
• Two 2.5″ x 44″ strips for borders
• Two 2.5″ x 44″ strips for binding

• Thread for piecing – I use a 50wt cotton
• Temporary fabric glue pen
• Gentle fabric starch
• Embroidery floss in a contrasting thread if hand quilting, or a 50wt or 40wt thread if machine quilting.
• One 20″ square of wadding (and of butter muslin or equally fine fabric if hand quilting)
• 50cm of backing fabric and a 20″ cushion pad