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DESCRIPTION
Create this juicy summer strawberries cushion cover, measuring 17 1/2” x 17 1/2”. This easy-to-follow pattern is great for any beginner that wants a quick, fun, creative project for their home.
DETAILS
PDF download only
17.5” x 17.5” Cushion Cover design
Applique pattern - with stitching guidelines and options
Easy piecing instructions
Envelope Cushion Cover Instructions
Embellishment suggestions.
Suitable for a beginner with easy to follow instructions.
Lots of new techniques to learn and try
This pattern is for personal use.
New to Aurifil? Try a small‑spool taster set and test different thread weights.
A tiny taste of Aurifil’s best threads
If you’ve ever wanted to try Aurifil but weren’t sure which thread weight to choose, these little tester sets are the perfect place to start. Each bundle includes a curated selection of small Aurifil spools, ideal for sampling colours, testing weights, and discovering your favourites without committing to full‑size spools.
These sets are bright, joyful, and made for makers who love to explore.
What’s inside
Each set includes a mix of Aurifil thread weights such as:
28wt for hand quilting and decorative stitching
12wt for big‑stitch quilting and embroidery
Floss for hand quilting and decorative stitching
Every bundle is hand‑picked to give you a balanced, useful mix.
Perfect for…
Trying Aurifil for the first time
Testing different thread weights
Colour‑story inspiration
Hand‑sewing experiments
Visible mending
Slow stitching
Adding a tiny treat to your sewing basket
Pricing
3‑spool sets - £12.50 plus P&P
Made for You by Tracy Perks
Curated in the Tracy Perks Creative Studio, each set is assembled with care, colour, and a maker’s eye for detail.
DETAILS
3 SMALL SPOOLS COTTON
Colours included:
Floss 2860
12 wt 2870
28 wt 2850
DESCRIPTION
Make the Hey Sweetie quilt measuring 57.5” x 57.5” and you will be in for a treat.
Follow these instructions, complete with pattern illustrations, to make a quilt that is perfect for beginners!
DETAILS
PDF download only
57.5” x 57.5” inch quilt design
Suitable for a beginner with easy to follow instructions.
Made with squares and half square triangles.
This pattern is for personal use.
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From quilt patterns to creative workshops and retreats, The Creative Studio brings together everything I design and make from my Scottish cottage studio.
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Sewing in small spaces
You don’t need a big space to be creative. After years of sewing in small, carefully organised areas, I’ve learned how to make creativity work anywhere. If you’re curious about sewing in compact spaces or want practical ideas for your own setup, click below.
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Looking for inspiration?!
Our creative community means everything to me, which is why the LookBook celebrates your versions of my designs. Whether you’re sharing your latest make or looking for inspiration before you begin, this is the place to explore what others are creating.
