16"Tufted Chair Cushion

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1/2yd fabric
• 1lb bag fiber fill
• Long beading needle
• Disappearing marker
• Matching pearl cotton
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut two pieces 18"x 18" for cushion and 4 pieces 1 1/2"x 10" for ties.
2. On RS of top and bottom, use a disappearing marker to mark placement of tufts in center of cushion, approximately 3" apart.
3. For ties, press under 1/4" on one end then fold and press tie together lengthwise; open and fold edges to center fold; press.
4. Edge stitch and repeat with remaining ties.
5. Baste or pin 2 ties to back of cushion about 2" from the corners.
6. With RST, stitch together cushion top and bottom leaving an opening in back for turning.
7. Clip corners and turn RS out.
8. Stuff to desired fullness.
9. Slip stitch opening closed.
10. Use a long beading needle and pearl cotton to tie tufts in cushion.