Since I have been retired I have been going through all the craft ideas I have pinned from Pinterest and never had the time to make. This week its been sewing and Applique, I have always loved sewing but never tried Applique also I have never ,made a cushion with piping round it!!
Our local upholstery shop always has a remnants bin and I managed to pick up a bag of scraps for £5 , both these cushions were made using the remnants from the bag although I did have some felt in my box which I used for the pheasants head.
I also watched loads of videos on You Tube for tips on how to make piping and also how to actually attempt the Applique, the internet is amazing I have learnt so much this week. Here are my two makes and I am thrilled with them both and made for a fraction of the cost of bought ones. Consequently my card making has taken a bit of a back seat for a while, although I will have to get cracking with it as I have a few birthdays coming up.
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I hope you all have a great week.
your pillows are fantastic Sally - isn't retirement just the best ever phase in life!!! such great fabrics in both pillows and love that pheasant!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully made cushions, Sally! I had a fad of making my own cushions some years ago and always struggled with the piping so a big well done to you! Jo x
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to have the time to try out all sorts of crafts. Your cushions are fabulous Sally love the floral one .
ReplyDeletebeautifully created, your a very talented gal :)
ReplyDeleteI love your colourful cushions! Isn't retirement great?
ReplyDeleteLove your pillows! I don't have a machine that will do stitching like yours for the pheasant, but I've made basic pillows. For me the piping can be a challenge. I really like the colors of the 2nd pillow. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow this cushions look wonderful, I especially love the floral one!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous crafting! They brighten up your chairs alright!
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