Normally I'm a creator in fabric & wool
this & last year however has been a little
different creatively speaking....
more out of necessity then choice if I'm honest.
The excitement of having finally made something in tweed
& denim this year, I guess is my justification of this
rather photo heavy post for a little cushion cover.
Most of my ideas swirl around forever in my head
before I get round to making them but then again there
are a few that just can't wait.
Looking over at the wing-chair the other day
it just called out to me for a new cushion cover
that has a more Autumn feel about it.
With plenty of tweed scraps & denim in my stash
the fabric choice was easy.
As this cushion is right next to the hexagon blanket
it is important that the two work well together.
I have always been someone that enjoys the design journey
(playing around with ideas & fabric)
almost more then the making of it,
by the time I actually make (sew or crochet)
my project I have already mentally moved on to the next one.
I LoVe deliberating over my design concepts
with a hot cuppa & sweet treat they are always
very helpful in finalizing my decision.
Once I have made a final decision on the layout, it's all go.
I don't like zips in cushion covers therefore I always make
mine without instead opting for a very generous overlap opening.
mine without instead opting for a very generous overlap opening.
However this piece of tweed unfortunately was barley
enoughe to cover the back cushion making the overlap
a little smaller then I like so I may add a pretty
button at a later stage.
I chose to make mitered corners.
They are a little more fiddly especially with fabric
that is naturally quite bulky & stretchy like denim.
They are a little more fiddly especially with fabric
that is naturally quite bulky & stretchy like denim.
But I feel it's well worth the extra "straggle"
for a beautiful finish.
As Autumn winds are swishing outside
& rain hits the window
I looked over at my wing-chair this afternoon....
feeling HaPpY....
VERY HAPPY....
VERY HAPPY....
I'm in LoVe....
Wishing you all a beautiful week!
XOXO
A perfect cushion and crochet ensemble.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely worth taking time to deliberate over colour placement (with a sweet treat!) when the end result it so beautiful.
BTW I love the string of silver acorns!
Lisa x
Your cushion is really lovely, Anna. I love the fabrics and the culours.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cozy in your livingroom, have a lovely day.
Idaxxx
It looks beautiful, Anna! Perfectly cosy, textured and Autumnal. The mitred corners look great too - something I have yet to try! You could always use discreet poppers/snaps under the back edge to save you cutting and adding buttons, especially if you don't like having obvious or bulky openings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Anna. Have a happy day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOla Anna, passando para ver as novidades.
ReplyDeleteQue lindo! adoro almofadas.
Amei as cores.
Bom final de semana.
PAZ E BEM.
janicce.