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Be Merry hanging cushion Embroidery Project

By Kylie Burke on December 19, 2017

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

TIME REQUIRED

01:30

FINISHED SIZE

9.84 x 9.84 inches

Description

Add some Christmas cheer with this decorative hanging cushion. Simple to make with some basic sewing required. Hang it on your Christmas tree or even a bedroom door, also a great gift idea.

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Materials

Fabric of your choice, you require a 25cmx25cm square for the embroidered panel then 30cm of a print or plain fabric for the borders and backing

1 layer of tearaway stabilizer

Green and Red embroidery thread

Polyester filling

Red or green ribbon

pins

Sewing thread to match fabric

Hand sewing needle

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/grand-slam-designs/designs/2/xms705

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ct-company/thread/123/rar1100

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ct-company/thread/150/rar1100

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

You could make this cushion any size you like, you could also leave out the ribbon
for a nice decorative cushion for the couch.

Step 1:

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

Step 2:

Cut a 25cm x 25xm square of tearaway stabilizer and the panel of your fabric to be embroidered, I have choosen plain white, then hoop both of these pieces together. Attach the hoop to your machine and
embroider the 2 colour design.

Step 3:

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.

Step 4:

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.

Step 5:

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

Step 6:

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.

Step 7:

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

Step 8:

Merry Christmas! You have finished your hanging cushion.

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