Friday, 7 June 2013

Polka Dotty Cushion Covers ... more sewing

Afternoon Everyone,

The sewing practice continues.

Two very basic envelope cushion covers that took just a couple of hours to make. I used the easy to follow instructions from Debbie Shore's Making Cushion Covers book (available from Amazon).
The polka dot fabric was purchased from Dunelm Mill - a metre was enough for two 20" square cushion covers.

Another tick on the list of practice projects :)

Remember the crazy quilt patch that featured in Wednesday's WOYWW post, here is it again but now it has a border of contrasting fabric added.
The colours look a bit washed out - that's due to the bright sunshine coming through the windows ... they really are much richer in real life. The next thing I have to do is purchase some plain fabric for the backing and a zip too. Yes, without the aid of a parachute folks, I'm going in and will attempt to put a zip in this one!

Just in case you wondered, I was out all day yesterday visiting friends, strolling round their beautiful garden - taking photos of the flowers - and picnicking in the sun. We didn't get home until very late much to Bonnie's disgust ... we got quite a scolding from her too.

So today, it's catch up time - I have some emails to respond to, blogs to visit and crafting projects to get on with. I could be here for some time :)

Hope you are all having a simply splendid day.

Take care and happy crafting,

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10 comments:

  1. Twiglet7 June 2013 at 13:36

    All going well - love the crazy quilt. I am sure you will soon sort that zip out - does your machine have a zip foot? x Jo

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  2. Alison Scott7 June 2013 at 14:13

    The cushions look very comfy. The quilt looks amazing. Best of luck with the zip! (So daring without a parachute!)
    Hope you're back in Bonnie's good books ;-)
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  3. Marie-Louise7 June 2013 at 14:38

    Great work Elizabeth. I haven't sewn in years - don't think I would know where to start anymore. I do love your cushion covers.

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  4. Sarn7 June 2013 at 15:22

    Lovely cushion covers Elizabeth. I cannot sew for toffees, so am always impressed by those who can do it.
    xxx

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  5. Craftychris7 June 2013 at 15:46

    Fab cushions and I love the crazy quilt! I am so impressed - I can't sew at all! xx

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  6. Unknown7 June 2013 at 17:47

    Despite going on a soft furnishing course a few years ago and learning to insert zips (why am I still scared of zips?!!) and piping I always make my cushions this way, I like the simplicity of it and who sees the back anyway?! Love the crazy patchwork design. XX

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  7. Sandra H7 June 2013 at 19:01

    Fabulous work Elizabeth and the colour of those cushions are gorgeous great job your doing xx

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  8. jojo797 June 2013 at 19:44

    Great work, cushion covers are my next project so make look at this book

    Jo
    x

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  9. Julia Dunnit7 June 2013 at 21:15

    Great stuff Elizabeth...once the zip is in, that's it, you're an accomplished sewer!!

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  10. Julia Dunnit9 June 2013 at 11:42

    Back again - fitting in a session of 'thank you's before hitting the garden! Thank you for the ATC it's gorgeous..love the 4 background and the use of vellum - an old friend tha tis such a lovely material!

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