Hello Everyone
Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Well, there I was just thinking what to call this cushion when Birds Flying High came to mind and with that the lyrics to the song - and now I have this earworm playing repeatedly in my head :)
The idea for the cushion top came to me after cutting out the two pieces for Bertie Birdie which came free, along with Cedric the Cat, from a recent issue of HomeMaker Magazine. (Cedric can be seen in this post here). The instructions were to sew the two pieces together, stuff it and add a loop of ribbon to hang it up with, but then I had a think and then I thought the two pieces would look great appliqued on to something.
And then one thing led to another ... a circle of yellow cotton for the 'sun', blue/white patterned for the 'clouds' and the 'meadow' from a scrap of green print.
The base is a plain white cotton from my local shop and the border is from an aqua/white polka dot half metre brought back from holiday last year - the same fabric was used for envelope style back.
Materials: cotton fabric - white for front base; turquoise spot for edging and back; scraps of yellow, blue and green fabrics for applique; the Bertie Birdie pieces; white, black, yellow and green cotton thread; batting/wadding; sewing machine
Having that tune playing over and over again in my head prompted me to do a wee search on YouTube and I discovered a couple of great versions of Birds Flying High ... Michael Buble and Nina Simone for example. However, I really enjoyed the one below, the film that accompanies it made me smile so I thought to share it with you and Annie over at A Stitch In Time.
Enjoy!
Just catching up with everyones lovely creations and this is stunning Elizabeth! although I haven't turned the song on because if I do it will be in my head all night LOL but I love this cushion! have a great weekend huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cushion! Now, I have that earworm playing round and round my head too...just as well I like it! Thanks for the smiles. Caro x (#7)
ReplyDeleteLovely pillow brings a smile. Thanks for sharing the video.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late calling by this week...I've had an extra day with my munchkins today. :-) Lots and lots of fun and giggles all day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cushion you've made....love it. Oh and I am now humming that song too :-)
Hugs,
Annie x
Your pillow is gorgeous, especially because I love birds so much. But I had never heard that song before. I learn something new every day!! have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletecute birdies......
ReplyDeleteFabulous project your cushion is amazing love the design its amazing and thanks for sharing this lovely music Love and Happy Crafting Hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteOh Elizabeth this is gorgeous xx
ReplyDelete... and I'm feeling good! And now that's in my head for the rest of the night Elizabeth!! LOVE the birdy cushion. What a way to celebrate spring. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteah Elizabeth.. wodnerful work there... love this applique work what fun it must have been to make - quite resourceful of you love a bit from here and there and lo and lovely cushion great work.. oh and the card below hopping off to take a peek :D smiled at your ear-worm too, Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cushion. It must be very satisfying every time you see it knowing that you have made it. I'm afraid that sewing and me do not mix! :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
I think this little bird looks much better on a cushion than he would look hanging! Pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteThis has a fun, arty look to it! Great sewing and applique!
ReplyDeleteFun cushion. Thanks for the smile :)
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