Layers

• Front, 36 x 46cm – sturdy fabric, eg cotton brocade, furnishing fabric, gabardine
• Interlining, 36 x 46cm – brushed cotton flannelette, cotton 
• Back, 36 x 46cm – soft, thick fabric, eg polar fleece, felted wool, velvet, furnishing fabric

Applique shapes

• I used wool fabric, felted by machine washing in hot water.
• Use any fabric that won’t fray, otherwise applique with satin stitch.
• I used the shapes as they were, as they are much more interesting than straight rectangles and square. Trim your pieces in any way that feels right.
• These pieces are approximately 6 x 26cm (x2), 8 x 15cm

Embellishment

• 40cm plaited yarn, ric rac or cord. Use two lines of stitching to ensure it is well secured.

Assembly

• Place the three layers on top of each other, pin around the edge.  
• Place central shape in place, pin through all 3 layers.
• Stitch the central shape in place, extending the stitching to the edges. Stitch another line 3-4cm within the shape.
• Pin the remaining two shapes in place, stitch.
• Stay-stitch the edge, trim

Binding

• Choose complementary colour, using a normal weight cotton or polyester.
• Cut/assemble a strip approximately 170 x 4cm.
• Sew binding using your preferred method.