I had set my sewing machine up, and pulled the fabric for the sashing, all before the school run, so, by 9am, I was making!
The pattern in the book, you know, the fantastic Little Stitches, is a simple three piece treat, but having noticed yesterday that my chosen colours for the dress, leaves and indeed hair matched one of the beautiful Liberty Lifestyle prints I received a couple of weeks ago, I had to combine them, didn't I?
And so trimming my embroidery to 12.5" (conveniently the size of my ruler, any bigger gives me palpitations), I was able to easily bring it up to a cute 16" cushion cover. I added a little batting and simply quilted either side of the Liberty/Kona Snow seams, and sewed a little strip to the closing edge of the envelope back.
Honestly I couldn't be happier with how this turned out.
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I had been planning on picking up a cushion inner in the village after school, but a quick look in a dusty storage bag I was sure only held bigger things, and I pulled out a new 16"pad.
Serendipity.
Oh that stitching is amazing Had! What a beautiful cushion! Well done! Jxo
ReplyDeleteThat has to be one of thee cutest cushions ever!! =D
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! The Liberty is perfect!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Good for you for finishing so quickly! Have fun with #2!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love her hair and the little personality your stitching has given her :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously cute, my only trouble would be that I couldn't bear to use it! Suppose that front got grubby? It would e a 'show cushion' not a 'throw cushion'.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
Ooh, great combo there, love it :o)
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect - well done! I thinki I will have to copy you and do similar sizes with a lovely border :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous Hadley! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing how the Liberty frame transforms it from a nice little embroidery to a perfect picture - excellent colour matching Hadley! And the band of Liberty on the back is a lovely touch. I love the fact that you were crafting before even embarking on the school run!
ReplyDeleteShe's so cute and I love the addition of the liberty fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteHadley, you are so talented, and so clever! Your cushion is just absolutely charming! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLovely liberty.
ReplyDeleteI like the stripe in the back.
Embroidery and Liberty, what's not to love! Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThe me orderly is beautiful and love the liberty print you chose! You should be very happy indeed with your cushion!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! I guess both E and P think the girl on the swing is them?
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect really isn't it? The texture of her hair and dress is amazing. So are you an amazing student or Aneela an incredible teacher? Both I suspect. Fabulous make.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLook at the detail in her hair, Hadley. You're a needle wiz.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful....I love the Liberty border.
ReplyDeleteThat is ever so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell matched and deserving of a quick finish! Hope you have some special place for it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you've created!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Has it been claimed by one of the girls yet?!
ReplyDeleteWay to go you! Love the pop of colour the Liberty gives it. :-) xx
ReplyDeleteI have to get this book!! Your cushion is beautiful, gorgeous embroidery and Liberty are a winning combination.
ReplyDeletei just love love love it! xx
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteshe is very sweet and i love the tree
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love it :-)
ReplyDeleteReally great choice of fabrics and it's nice to see the finished embroidery. I finally finished mine as well and I think I'll break out the Liberty too!
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