Create a cosy, quilted cushion cover using a whirlwind style quilting block made from half square triangles. This tutorial uses echo quilting, giving the cushion a wonderful texture. A great project for beginner quilters with a basic knowledge of quilting or experienced sewers looking for a fun project!
Finished size -
14.5" square
What you'll need-
4 x 6.5” squares of cream shapes fabric
4 x 6.5" squares of terracotta pots fabric
1 x centre square measuring 5.5”
Back – 2 pieces of fabric measuring 10” x 15.5”
Tools -
rotary cutter and cutting mat
erasable fabric pen
pins or quilting clips
iron
1. Pin the squares together in pairs, one shapes and one pots, right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the other. Sew ¼” from each side of the line.
1. Cut along the line. Open out the triangles and press the seams to one side. Repeat with the remaining squares. You should have 8 in total.
3. Trim each piece to 5.5” square. Arrange the blocks around the centre panel to create the pinwheel effect.
4. Sew together, right sides together in rows of three.
5. Sew these three rows together, matching seams.
6. To quilt the cushion cover, sew 1/4" down either side of the seams of the pinwheel shape (terracotta pots) using the seams as a guide. This technique is referred to as 'echo quilting.' Sew inside the centre block 1/4" from the edge and sew along the seam (stitch in the ditch)
7. For the back, fold one long side of each backing piece over by ¼” twice and top stitch to create a hem.
8. Place over the front of the cushion cover with the hemmed edges overlapping, sew all around the edge. Snip across the corners.
9. Turn the right side out and press. Insert your cushion pad and you're done!
Happy sewing!
Kym x
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