Charmed Cushion

By Cait Lisle

You will need:

  • One charm pack OR forty 5” squares
  • Plain fabric for the bottom back panel – 18” x 11”
  • Lining fabric – one 20” x 20” piece and two 20” x 13” pieces
  • Binding/facing material – 40” strip OR two 20” strips
  • Batting – one 20” x 20” piece and two 20” x 13” pieces
  • Thread

 Notes: Seam allowances are ¼” throughout.

Making the Blocks

Step 1

With right sides together, pair up 40 of your charm pack squares. Have some fun playing with different

combinations to mix and match your fabrics!

Step 2

Make 40 Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)

  • On one side of each pair of squares, mark the diagonal using tailors chalk or another removable fabric pen
  • Sew 1/4″ from either side of the line as below and cut along the marked line. Press the seams to whichever is the darker side of the fabric.
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Step 3

Make 40 Quarter-Square Triangles (QSTs)

  • Using the HSTs you have just made, pair them up again. Take care to nest their seams neatly to give you lovely points
  • On one side of each pair of HSTs, mark the opposite diagonal (you’ll have a big X across the square) and follow the HST instructions to make your QSTs

Press the seams open and trim to 4” square.

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Making the Cushion Panel

Front Panel

Step 1

Sew five rows of five QSTs and press seams as directed –

  • Rows 1, 3 and 5 – press to the left
  • Rows 2 and 4 – press to the right

Step 2

Sew the rows together, nesting your seams to give nice neat block joins. Press seams open.

Step 3

Make a quilt sandwich with 20” x 20” lining and batting and quilt as desired. Trim to 17 1/2” x 17 1/2”.

Back Panel Top

Step 1

Sew three rows of five QSTs and press seams as directed –

  • Rows 1 and 3 – press to the left
  • Row 2 – press to the right

Step 2

Sew the rows together, nesting your seams. Press seams open.

Step 3

Make a quilt sandwich with 20” x 13” lining and batting and quilt as desired. Trim to 10 3/4” x 17 1/2”.

Step 4

Make a quilt sandwich with 18” x 11” plain fabric, 20” x 13” lining and 20” x 13” batting and quilt as desired.

Back Panel Bottom

Step 1

Make a quilt sandwich with 18” x 11” plain fabric, 20” x 13” lining and 20” x 13” batting and quilt as desired.

Step 2

Bind or face the top edge using your preferred method. Trim to 10 3/4” x 17 1/2”.

Assembling the Cusion

Step 1

With right sides together, sew the front panel and back panel one (top) together along the top edge using a ¼” seam. Seam along the sides of the back panel, back-stitching over the bound edge to make it nice and secure.

Step 2

With right sides together, sew the front panel and back panel two (bottom) together along the bottom edge using a ¼” seam. Seam along the sides of the back panel, back-stitching over the bound edge.

Step 3

Turn the cushion right-sides out and press the seams carefully to give lovely crisp corners and edges.

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Further information

I hope you enjoy making this pattern! I love seeing your makes, so please share them using the #CharmedCushion hashtag. Don’t forget to tag me @caitlisle so I don’t miss it!

© 2020 Cait Lisle Designs. All rights reserved. Items from this pattern may not be produced for commercial resale.  Duplication, except for personal use, is prohibited.

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