Gingerbread House Cushion Add-on: Free Decorative Appliqué Shapes!
Bring even more charm to your Gingerbread House Cushion with our free downloadable appliqué shapes! Designed to complement the original Gingerbread Cushion Pattern, this add-on offers you extra creative possibilities to make your festive décor truly unique.
What’s Included?
In this free download, you’ll find:
- Heart shapes for windows and doors
- Icing scallops for the roof
- Cute decorative accents to make your cushion even sweeter
Recommended Materials
To ensure your appliqués look fabulous and hold up well, we suggest:
- Felt for the appliqué shapes. It’s easy to cut and stitch, with no need for hemming.
- Fleece for the main cushion body. Its soft, cosy texture makes it perfect for a festive pillow and that bit of stretch makes sewing a bit easier. We’ve used a teddy fleece for our cushions in Rust an Mustard. You can find these fleeces here.
Embellishments
For that extra touch of whimsy, consider adding:
- Ric Rac for icing details
- Ribbon for window trims or bows
- Pom Pom Trim for a playful finish
- Piping to frame the house and give a polished look
- Sparkly embellishments that add an icy, festive effect
- Buttons for extra cuteness and charm
The original cushion we made uses a white cord to add swirly icing-like details and red pom poms to decorate the wreath above the door.
These embellishments can be sewn either by hand or some with your sewing machine, or use a strong glue if you’d prefer. Please note that with these embellishments, this cushion is not recommended for small children.
How to Get the Download
Click here to download the free applique shapes.
Not Got the Gingerbread Cushion Pattern yet?
No worries! You can purchase the full Gingerbread House Cushion Pattern here. It includes step-by-step instructions and pattern pieces for creating your cushion from scratch.
Share Your Makes
We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on social media @whatkimberleymakes or @debbieshoresewing
Happy sewing and happy holidays!
