Be Merry hanging cushion Embroidery Project

1.Gather the materials and read through the
instructions before beginning.

Whilst the design is stitching out, cut your border and backing pieces from the second fabric. I have choosen a Christmas print. You will need 2 rectangles 7cm x 17cm, 2 rectangles 7cm x 27cm and 1
square 27cm x 27cm for the backing.

Once the embroidery is complete, unhoop your design and tearaway the stabilizer,
iron is needed. Then cut the embroidered panel down to a 17cm x 17cm square.

Pin the small 7cm x 17cm rectangles to each side of the square and sew these on, using a 1cm seam allowance. Pin the remaining 2 rectangles to the top and bottom of the panel and sew, using a 1cm seam
allowance. Press all seams open

Place the ribbon on the top corners of the panel and tack down. Then lay the backing piece ontop of the panel with right sides together and starting at the bottom of the panel stitch around the square, ensuring the ribbon is sandwiched between the 2 pieces and make sure to leave an opening at the bottom to fill the cushion, use a 1cm seam allowance. Snip the corners of the square and turn it right side out, push out the corners so they are nice and square.

Using your filling of choice, fill the cushion through the opening you left. Once it is filled, at the opening make sure your seam allowance is pressed back then pin together the opening and hand
stitch it closed using a blind ladder stitch

Merry Christmas! You have finished your hanging cushion.