A Cushion with a Cross-Stitch Rose

1. The front consists of four (4) pieces of felt with holes which are then embroidered individually with cross-stitches. You may need the template which is available as a separate PDF file for this idea. Use Maxi cotton yarn and a cross stitch needle.

2. The rose spreads over all four (4) pieces of felt with holes. Here we show the pattern/colours on felt piece No. 1.

3. Pattern/colours on felt piece No. 2.

4. Pattern/colours on felt piece No. 3.

5. Pattern/colours on felt piece No. 4.

6. Assemble the pieces as shown.

7. Sew the pieces together in the holes in the middle with a large double cross-stitch.

8. Sew the four (4) pieces together in the outside holes, one side at a time, using tall cross-stitches. You may change colour according to the rose pattern, making the transition as invisible as possible.

9. Back: Place the finished front on top of a piece of 3mm felt and cut a piece of felt to the same size.

10. Sew the front and the back together with buttonhole stitches. Use a pointed needle as there are no holes in the cut-out back piece of felt. Buttonhole stitches: Sew from the back through the two layers of felt and pull towards the edge.

11. ... Catch the loop from underneath with the tip of the needle, pull and continue.

12. Insert a stuffed pillow inside, measuring 40 x 40cm before sewing the last of the four sides together.

Another variant Idea No. 14163

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