My daughter really wanted an Achievement Hunter cushion to take back to school when she moves into the dorm for her second year at university this fall and I had a pillow form just waiting, so yesterday, I knuckled down and got it done!
Finally, I threw in the proverbial towel and decided to go outside of my comfort zone and try applique.
First, I printed the Achievement Hunter symbol on the paper side of lightweight fusible webbing. I ironed that on to the green fabric and then very, very carefully cut out the shapes I needed, being careful to preserve the negative space.
I ironed the star on first, and then used the negative space pieces so I could get the circle places correct. Then, I ironed the whole shebang.
The cushion cover was completed using an envelope style (two hemmed piecing overlap on the back) and then inserting a pre-made pillow form. Made with a 16″ pillow form. The center block is 12″ (12 1/2″ with seam allowance) and the green border are 2″ (2 1/2″).
I am happy and the daughter is VERY happy, so yay!
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