Bestla cushion pattern testers parade

 It's a year since I released my Bestla quilt pattern, so I thought it was about time I finished the Bestla cushion pattern. The cushion pattern takes a section of the quilt pattern and makes the centre stars a feature. It is a different block from the Bestla quilt block but still has a nice and simple construction. There are many ways to customise your cushion, using different colours and prints in different sections. This is because there are many ways to make the Bestla quilt, it was only right the cushion should be able to match if you wanted it to. If you don't fancy making the Bestla quilt, no worries, you can just make the cushion pattern as a stand-alone. 

As always with my patterns, I like to get pattern testers to catch any mistakes and make the pattern the best it can be. There are the cushions my testers made and a little about them. I think they did a wonderful job, so be sure to take a look and give them a follow on Instagram!

If you want to make your own, grab the pattern from my Etsy store HERE. Why not also join the fun of a little sew-along on the 14th of July over on Instagram too.

I cant wait to see all your cushions, Happy sewing!

Mx

Hi I'm Lolly from Birmingham, UK. I've only been quilting for about 3 or 4 years now. I still consider myself new to quilting but becoming more and more confident in my quilting skills This is my 4th test for Crafty Lil Mouse! I had so much fun stitching the Bestla quilt patterns. So I signed up for this one as it's a accompany piece for the quilt.

It turned out so great I am so pleased!

@lollypopstitches

Hi, I'm Sanne, a Dutch quilter with a love for threads and fabrics. This was the second time I had the honour to test a pattern by Stacey. I had so much fun creating this one with a very special fabric bundle. I bought these fabrics last year in Scotland when I was over there for a wedding of a dear sewing friend, I just couldn't decide what to sew with it, but this pillow was the perfect project. The bigger squares give you the opportunity to do some fussy cutting like the highlander cow on the corners. It's a great pillow that comes together very nicely, I love the different options Stacey gives so you can construct it the way that works best for your skills and fabric of choice. You can check out my other projects on Instagram @SewbySanne or my blog sewbysanne.wixsite.com/blog.

I’m Shelly I am a children’s nurse by profession with a love for sewing. I have been sewing since around 2011 and had an amazing teacher in my mother-in-law who loves bears. I love turning people’s loved ones clothes into bears. Every day I am not working I can be found in my sewing room. I love making teddy bears, quilts, baby clothes and have started dressmaking for myself. I love a challenge and really enjoyed doing this pattern test. I loved the finished cushion and found the pattern was easy to follow with clear instructions. I am looking forward to creating more cushions with the pattern and think my next one will definitely be a scrappy one.

@shellysquiltandsew

I’m Lisa; I live in sunny Brighton UK. I started sewing as a child and made lots of clothes until my 20s, when I had a l-o-n-g break from sewing anything. In autumn 2019, I booked myself onto a patchwork course, as it was something I’d always wanted to try. I made a Bargello quilt and was hooked! During the Covid lockdown patchwork kept me sane, but it has become a bit of an obsession. In just over 3 years I’ve gone from a no-fabric household to every room containing at least some of my stash – I’m a big fan of Lewis & Irene and Dashwood Studios fabrics.

The Bestla cushion pattern was a great stash-buster for me. I’d just finished a large starry quilt, and I made the Bestla with leftovers, so now I have a gorgeous matching cushion on my bed. My husband is delighted with (yet another) cushion to chuck off at bedtime! I’d never thought of binding a cushion before, but it really finishes the project beautifully.

@lelbourne