"...The symbol in the middle is is the astrologycal sign of the planet Neptune. The characteristics related to this principle are divine love (Agape), selflessness, sacrifice, dissolving completely, deep emotions. Its environment is the ocean, sea, deep waters. The Greek equivalent of the Roman God, Neptune is Poseidon, the God of the oceans.The colours to match this mandala are blues and sea greens, teal. Also I added some bright orange to the corals and fish to create contrast and balance it out with the complementer colours...."
 
This pattern is instructed using the "Draw-Sew-Trim" technique, that makes the applique process easier, faster and more accurate.
(The beautiful, magazine-style, detailed, step-by-step tutorial eBook is available in my webshop: Draw-Sew-Trim eBook with the Draw-Sew-Trim technique) 
 
The
"Aqua" Mandala Pillow / DST-pattern with interfacing and the
"Aqua" Mandala Pillow / DST-Kit
is available separately too on the webshop. 
 
You can find useful YouTube video-tutorials in my playlist, there is one for this pattern:
How it was made - Aqua Mandala Pillow (DST / Time-lapse)
 
BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY 
Basic applique and free motion quilting. 
 
SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Size (pattern): 40 cm x 40 cm (16” x 16”)
Finished piece: 50 cm x 50 cm (20” x 20”)
 
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate