| These star-shaped cushions are an extremely easy and quick project.
We made them in two sizes: a larger one that can be used by a child or
placed on a couch, and smaller ones that can be hung on a Christmas tree
or around the home. Both are made exactly the same way except for a difference
in proportions. |
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| The embroidery design used on the larger cushion is Santa's
Pet . |
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| The small cushions are embellished with the designs from the Christmas
Miniatures Set I and Christmas
Miniatures Set II. |
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| You will need either wool or polyester felt of different colors, pieces
of trim or ribbons, stuffing, embroidery threads, and light-weight cut-away
stabilizer.
Note: you can use any fabric for the project. However felt is very easy
to work with and we recommend it. |
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Cutting:
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For a large cushion cut 10 squares measuring 8" x 8".
For each small cushion cut 10 squares measuring 3" x 3". |
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Embroidery:
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| Hoop light-colored felt stabilized with light-weight cut-away stabilizer.
Embroider the designs you like. |
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Assembly:
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| Take 5 squares. |
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| Place 2 pairs together, align the sides. Sew one side with seam allowance
1/4". |
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| Unfold. |
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Position the remaining square over one of the paired squares. Align
the edges and pin.
Stitch 1/4" from the pinned edge. |
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| Unfold. |
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| Take the piece by the first and third squares and unfold them in a
straight line, as in the picture below. |
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| Cover with the second unfolded pair. Align the long edge. Pin. Straight-stitch
1/4" from the edge. |
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| Unfold. You will get one half of the cushion. In the same way, sew
the second panel. |
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| Take your embroidery and position it over the center of one of the
panels. Baste-stitch it to the panel making sure that there are no large
pleats on the panel. |
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| Machine-stitch the embroidery in place following the outline of the
design. We used the free-motion foot on our machine for this purpose. |
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With a pair of fancy-edged scissors, cut away the excess felt close
to the embroidery.
Cut a piece of trim, fold it in a loop, and pin the ends of the loop
to the upper ray of the star. |
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| Cover with the second panel. Align and pin all edges. Machine stitch
1/4" from the edge. Leave one side of the last square open. |
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| Turn the cushion right side out through the opening. Stuff with stuffing.
Hand-stitch the opening closed. |
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The cushions are ready. Enjoy!
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Happy Stitching!
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Pet
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Back to Christmas
Miniatures Set I and Christmas
Miniatures Set II.
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