You will need
- You need a cushion pad 30x50 centimeters, 2 pieces of felt (green) 40 x60 cms, small pieces of yellow, and white felt for the crown and red for the hearts.Gold, ,red and black thread for the embroidery.
- Use this template to cut out a crown and 2 hearts. Attach the crown to the one side of the green felt -gold thread looks good
- Use a strip of white felt for the fur at the base of the crown Embroider the names on the hearts using running stitch or chain stitch
- Embroider the date on the cushion
- Attach the hearts using red thread and blanket stitch
- Sew both pieces of green felt together using large blanket stitch
- Insert the cushion pad and stich up the last side
- This design makes a simple cushion that children can make with Grandma , the colours could be varied for a pretty hand made wedding or new baby gift.
- Times are hard-- encourage children to make simple gifts that will be treasured.
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