These quirky creations will have you smiling whatever the weather. We love the individual faces in Kate Bruning’s three designs (moustaches are a must, of course) and the eye-catching shiny details
worked in metallic yarn. They’re perfect for pepping up a nursery, playroom, or a sofa that needs some handmade love.

Materials
For all cushions:
DMC Natura Just Cotton (4ply)
(100% cotton, 50g/155m), 1 ball of each: Noir (N11), Ivory (N02)

Twilleys Goldfingering (80% viscose, 20% polyester, 25g/100m), 1 ball of Silver (005)
A large darning needle
An embroidery needle
Toy stuffing
Baking or tracing paper

For the Rainbow cushion:
DMC Natura Just Cotton XL (100% cotton, 100g/75m), 2 balls of each: turquoise (07), yellow (82), peach (04), hot pink (43)
Twilleys Goldfingering (80% viscose, 20% polyester, 25g/100m), 2 balls of Gold (002)

For the Raindrop cushion:
DMC Natura Just Cotton XL (100% cotton, 100g/75m), 2 balls of each: turquoise (07), pale blue (73), 1 ball of grey (12)
Fabric for backing, at least 48x60cm (19x24in)

For the Sunshine cushion:
DMC Natura Just Cotton XL (100% cotton, 100g/75m), 5 balls of yellow (82)