PATTERN: Robin Cushion Pattern

This Robin Cushion is a great way to bring a bit of handmade loveliness to your seasonal decor and nothing says festive quite like a robin in the snow! Imbued with positive symbolisms of new beginnings and good fortune, robins have a history of adorning our Christmas cards and Christmas trees. There is also the old expression of comfort and warm feeling, ‘when a robin appears, a loved one is near’. By sewing this cushion you can enjoy the pretty sight and soak up the good luck of a red robin on your sofa or bed this winter.
Suitable for an advancing beginner sewer, it is constructed using raw edge appliqué and patchwork techniques. Appliqué does require some concentration, but will help advance your sewing skills.

As pictured, Liberty Tana Lawn® would be well suited for use as the appliqué, binding and patchwork fabrics. If not Liberty, any other lightweight cotton fabric will also suit.

YOU WILL NEED
Scissors, iron, pins, thread to match each fabric, embroidery thread, erasable fabric marker, sewing machine (it is handy to be able to drop the feed dog) or hand sewing needle, rotary cutter and cutting mat, grid ruler
Optional: free motion quilting foot, washable adhesive glue stick

Fabrics A and B (patchwork and appliqué): 8½” x 13½” (21.6cm x 34.3cm) each
Fabrics C (binding and appliqué): 4” x 54” (10.2cm x 137cm)
Fabrics D, E, F, G and H (appliqué): 4” x 4” (10.2cm x 10.2cm) each
Fabric I (branch appliqué): 4½” x 9” (11.4cm x 22.9cm)
Fabric J (background and backing fabric): 19” x 44” (48.2cm x 112cm)
Wadding: approx 19” x 19” (48cm x 48cm)
Iron-on transfer adhesive (such as Bondaweb): six 4” x 4” (10.2cm x 10.2cm) squares, two 3” x 3” (7.6cm x 7.6cm) squares, one 4½” x 9” (11.4cm x 22.9cm) piece
Extra backing fabric (this will not be visible so any spare fabric or sheeting will suit): 19” x 19” (48cm x 48cm)