Thrifty Tutorial - Patchwork Cushion

It has been a while since I have had the sewing machine out.  Many of my creative projects have been put on hold while the pennies are stretched with a variety of other extra curricular activities (including a sneaky little girlie trip to Espana next weekend!)  This is why I love this simple project so much, it didn't cost me a penny, as I based the creation around various bits and bobs I already have in my S&B room.

You will need:
Cushion inner 17" (or size to suit)
25 Patchwork squares 4"x 4"
Cotton thread
19" x 19" fabric (for the back)
Rotary cutter and board (or scissors and tape measure)

Thrifty Tip
Some of the patchwork squares used to be clothing of mine!  So before you throw out, think patchwork.

Step 1. 
Cut out the 4" x 4" squares from a variety of scrap fabrics
Lay out to your personal preference 5sq x 5sq

Step 2. 
Take 5 squares from the top row
Sew two squares together (wrong sides facing)
Then add the third, forth and fifth until row is complete
Press the seam allowance out flat

Step 3.
Repeat step 2 until all five rows complete
Then sew (wrong sides together) top row to second row and so on
Until whole square complete

Step 4.
Lay (wrong sides together) the backing fabric and completed patchwork front
Pin
Sew all round the square, leaving an opening at the back (big enough to fit the cushion in (approximately 3 squares)

This cushion is for a rocking chair in Little Miss P's room so I needed the back to be smaller in width so  sewed across each corner.

Step 5.
Turn the cushion cover right side out, poke all four corners
Insert cushion
Then pin and then slip stitch to close and finish

Congratulations - Your Patchwork Cushion is Complete!

Nice to see you again.
Xxx.