Wednesday 5 December 2012

Christmas Cushion



Paper Pieced Wreaths designed by Kristy from Quiet Play
I have been participating in the Sew Seasonal Blog Hop hosted by Kristy from Quiet Play and Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts.

When I saw this cushion from Janice at Better Off Thread I wanted to make one too! I had some great fabric that I thought would be perfect for the background and backing. While I adore traditional Christmas colours, I love non traditional colours just as much!
Look at that sweet book!
 I swapped the Santa hats for wreaths and chose a white background so that the wreaths wouldn't get 'lost'.

 Some Vintage Modern jelly roll strips were perfect for the wreath borders and the binding.

The back of the quilted cushion front.

 I am quite proud of my free motion quilting! Thanks Janice for your inspiration.
The back of the cushion cover. I love this fabric!

The finished cushion
 So our couch has its first cushion! Very timely, as we also put up our Christmas tree today(after a mice 'ate' our old one!)!










10 comments:

  1. It looks beautiful! I am loving all the fabrics you chose. You did an awesome job!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Janice. My pillow wouldn't exist if it hadn't been for yours!

      Delete
    2. Good thing you live so far away, because I need a second pillow to go with my first!

      Delete
  2. Looks great Jeneta! Love the fabric choices!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Kristy. Just can't thank you enough for your patterns!

      Delete
  3. Oh wow! It's great! You've been very busy making so many - good job!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Alyce. I'm all done now (well, actually I thought I might make a few bits and pieces after Christmas for next year's gifts!)! Participating in the Sew Seasonal Blog Hop was a gift to myself - I have thoroughly enjoyed it, though my floors, ironing and a few other household chores have paid the price!!

      Delete
  4. That backing fabric is gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I loved it as soon as I saw it!

    ReplyDelete

I love to read your comments and will always endeavour to reply. Thanks for visiting - I am truly delighted!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...