Diamond Star Cushion Pattern - Includes pre-cut papers

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 60 paper templates as well as a template sheet to photocopy for future use. There are also enough papers to make any of three layout variations - images above.

In these easy-to-follow instructions, I show you how to glue-baste your diamonds 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: Skilled Beginner

You will need;
• As you can see in the images, there are many layout options for this project, you can even design your own using the colouring-in diagram included.
Note, you should get 16 diamonds out of one 2.5" x WOF (width of fabric) strip, so plan accordingly; 

For the Rainbow Palette version you will need twelve prints and for the Flower Star, Burst and Full Star versions you will need thre prints
• One fat quarter of background fabric
• One long or fat quarter for binding
• Thread for piecing - I use a 50wt cotton
• Temporary glue pen - which you can purchase here
• Embroidery floss in a contrasting thread if hand quilting, or a 50wt or 40wt thread if machine quilting.
• One 20" square of wadding
• Gentle fabric starch
• 20" square of butter muslin or equally fine fabric for backing the cushion front to hand quilt
• 50cm of backing fabric and a 20" cushion pad