Add pop to a modern patchwork cushion top! by Jackie White July 11, 2016 written by Jackie White July 11, 2016 755 This is going to be a super fun week, we’re going to make not one but two modern quilted cushions! The first cushion is going to be a Modern Patchwork cushion and the second one is a modern embellished cushion. Both are going to brighten up any room! Let’s get started with the Modern Patchwork Cushion. Making 2 modern cushions using different techniques: modern patchwork and modern embellishing materials 12” pillow form ½ yd white fabric ⅛ yd of each of pink, blue, lime green and blue ribbon – to be used in the seams of the patchwork backing – one fat quarter (18” x 22”) batting 13” x 13” TrueCut System Ribbon for modern patchwork cushion For the modern patchwork cushion, I chose solid bright colors on a white background. Prior to starting, press all your fabric and gather sewing supplies such as Gütermann thread which is my go to thread when quilting, and 80-12 Schmetz needles when piecing. Pressing all fabric with Oliso Pro Iron. Back of Cushion The instructions can be used for creating a back of any pillow, but in this case we are using a 12″ pillow form. For the back of cushion, measure fabric by adding 1” onto width of pillow form (12″ +1″) and 6” onto height of pillow form (12″ + 6″) and cut one piece 13” x 18” then cut in half to get two 13” x 9” rectangles. Along one of the 13” sides of each of the 9” rectangles, fold over ¼”, press, fold over ¼” and stitch. Set aside. Remember to measure twice and cut once. Top of cushion Cut from the following fabrics: white A – two 2” x 12½” B – four 1½” x 2½” C – 2½” x 12½” F – 2½” x 12½” H – 1” x 2½” I – three 2” x 2½” K – four 1½” x 2” green D – 2½” x 3” E – 2” x 2” H – 1” x 2½” I – 2” x 2½” pink E – 2” x 2” I – 2” x 2½” J – 2½” x 3½” blue E – 2” x 2” I – 2” x 2½” J – 2½” x 3½” orange I – 2” x 2½” E – two 2” x 2” Image to show placement of fabric pieces Join me tomorrow as we finish up the Modern Patchwork Cushion and add ribbon to really make it pop! This is part 1 of 5 in this series. Go to part 2: Finishing the Modern Quilted Patchwork Cushion [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″] Print this page or save as a PDF cushion topelan ribbonjackie whitemodern patchworkmodern quiltingtruecut FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Jackie White I am a quilter who loves quilting outside the box especially when it comes to 3D and embellishments. My work has been published in books and magazines and I currently sit on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Quilters’ Association. When I am not in my studio, I am working as a Social Media Manager. previous post Why Quarter Square Triangle blocks get wonky next post Finishing the Modern Quilted Patchwork Cushion YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... T-shirt quilts – 4 ideas for layouts that... Stay warm with a quilt made with Fairfield... Pinning a quilt – It’s the little things... T-shirt quilts – Quilting rulers that make the... Making a quilt starts with choosing the right... The trick to quilting for texture | Double... Create texture with thread painting and invisible thread... How to applique houses and landscapes with HeatnBond HeatnBond EZ Print Lite makes printing out applique... 8 comments Sheila Ramsden July 14, 2016 - 10:41 pm Very nice pillow. Love the different effects Reply Michele T July 14, 2016 - 9:27 pm Great ideas!!! I know that my daughter would love a few of these pillows for her bedroom!!! Reply Sherril McGann July 14, 2016 - 8:58 am This is such a cute project that could be completed in a short amount of time. Reply Denise Mitchell July 13, 2016 - 10:54 am Love the pillows! Reply Karen July 12, 2016 - 11:18 pm I’m glad I found this website. Love the projects I’ve been seeing, and the helpful tips in a few of the posts..Awesome site!! Reply Darlene Greenhough July 12, 2016 - 8:30 pm I love the colours and inspiration. I love the out of the box thinking. Reply Linda Webster July 12, 2016 - 7:45 pm I love these modern pillows. Great use of colour. Reply Rolanda July 11, 2016 - 4:51 pm Cool. I’ll have to try this one. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.