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We've used a leaf spray as a repeat, both as an all-over design and a corner flourish, to make a pair of cushions with a subtle sense of style. This simple motif is very versatile and looks great in padded satin stitch in thread that is slightly darker than the fabric colour.
Make embroidered cushions
Mark out two 28cm x 38cm rectangles on blue striped fabric and two 38cm squares on pink striped fabric. Trace the leaf motif below onto thin layout paper. Turn the paper over and go over the design with a transfer pen. The motif is now ready to transfer to the fabric. Remember that the transfer should be a mirror image of the finished design as it will be reversed when you place the paper upside down on the fabric.
Decide on the positions of the six motifs on one of the blue squares, this will be the front of the cushion. Place the motif on the fabric in the first of these positions and press with a hot dry iron until the design has be
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