patio cushion

Have you tried the simple square cushion cover we showed you in yesterday’s post? It’s a standard cushion cover that’s been around for years, but depending on how you prepare your fabric (quilted), embellish it (applying applique or fringes) or choose how it’s going to shut it closed, it gives …

Here are the instructions for another cushion to go with the ones from earlier this week. I didn’t put the cording on this pillow, but of course you can add it if you wish. Just follow the cording instructions for Outdoor Cushions #1, Wednesday post, and #2, Thursday post. I …

Yesterday I gave you instructions for sewing a cushion using outdoor fabric and Coats & Clark outdoor thread. Here’s the block I chose for cushion #2. For your second 18″ cushion you’ll need: Green stripe 2 – 3½” x 18½” and 1 – 6½” x 18½”. For my cushion, I …

Now it’s time to make the cording for your cushion. See yesterday’s post for the cutting instructions for making the bias strip. Fold the bias strip around the cording, right side out. Using a zipper foot and Coats & Clark outdoor thread, stitch as close to the cording as possible. …

Yesterday we talked about outdoor thread and fabric. Now let’s get started on a cushion for your favorite outdoor space. Because outdoor fabric is quite heavy, I wanted to use simple design for my cushions. I went to one of my favorite reference books for modern quilt blocks, Tula Pink’s …