Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Cushion Love

I am happy to report that the corduroy was a dream to sew with. I am totally in love with it and have added it to the list of things that I must have (even if I can't have them right away).

Now I am sure that there will be people who shake their heads in despair at me, but I thought it a really good idea to use the selvedge edge to sew the zip to as the cushion back wasn't lined or quilted. This way I didn't have to deal with hemming and other faffing about stuff. It worked a charm as far as I was concerned.

You may also have figured out that the only long zips in my stash are blue. The same shade blue that pop up in my cushions time and again. It may be time that I invested in more long zips, though I must admit the blue has worked with just about everything I have done.

But let's skip all that stuff and get right to the important bit. My HR cushion is complete! Woohoo!

I am not sure that I have the words to say how this cushion makes me feel, so we will stick to a simple, easy word - happy.


The zip went in a treat not having to deal with layers of fabric and wadding like I usually do. There was next to no stretch in the corduroy so hence no muttering and cursing from me.


Now I can just sit and look at this cushion - absolutely no one is putting their butt near it!! Just saying. Nope, I'll just sit, look and smile. Happy me.


Susan
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51 comments:

  1. Chrissy12 March 2013 at 17:33

    It's beautiful. There is nothing else to say.

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  2. Isisjem12 March 2013 at 17:43

    Perfect. Ummm you sure I can't come and steal it?

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  3. Pippa Parsons12 March 2013 at 17:54

    gorgeous, must pluck up the courage to move onto zips in cushions, still frightened of them lol

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  4. Fiona @ Poppy Makes12 March 2013 at 18:01

    It makes me happy to look at it too :)

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  5. melrosecakes12 March 2013 at 18:09

    I really like the blue on the green.

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  6. QuiltCandy12 March 2013 at 18:17

    What a lovely cushion :-)

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  7. Katherine12 March 2013 at 18:18

    Super cute!
    Happy to see all those wee "snapshots" of HR fabrics, Susan. Love it!

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  8. Kelly12 March 2013 at 18:27

    It is gorgeous! Have you already had the 'touch' and suffer conversation with the girls/hubby? ;-)

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  9. Lucy | Charm About You12 March 2013 at 18:30

    A stunning cushion to smile at :)

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  10. Mrs Flying Blind...12 March 2013 at 18:38

    Absolutely the most perfect cushion ever!

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  11. Rachael12 March 2013 at 19:06

    wow! its totally gorgeous!! a special cushion :)

    rachael

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  12. Charlotte12 March 2013 at 19:13

    It's sooooo beautiful!!!

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  13. Susan12 March 2013 at 19:17

    Happy dance...... it's gorgeous!

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  14. Sadie12 March 2013 at 19:22

    Lovely indeed. No wonder you are happy!

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  15. Claire12 March 2013 at 19:24

    It is lovely and I love the contrast between the zip and the green corduroy - a job well done! So what's next on your list?

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  16. cheeky monkey12 March 2013 at 19:28

    You need to get endless zipper :)
    Gorgeous! Don't just adore it.. cuddle it

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  17. Annabella12 March 2013 at 19:49

    It's a lovely cushion Susan - be happy.

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  18. Sonia12 March 2013 at 19:53

    So gorgeous - I love all the fussy cut centres. And making the most of selvedges is just savvy sewing!!! x

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  19. Shay12 March 2013 at 20:09

    Love the selvage idea. Very clever.

    I have cushions that are just for show too...I'd be whaling the stuffing out of anyone who put any body part near that piece of art !

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  20. Sheila12 March 2013 at 20:13

    It is gorgeous Susan and as they say in these parts, "it's no furr leaning on"

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  21. Sarah12 March 2013 at 20:15

    Limey green and bright blue - looks fab!

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  22. Marjorie's Busy Corner12 March 2013 at 20:15

    It is such a pretty pillow Susan...I just love the freshness of it.

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  23. Archie The Wonder Dog12 March 2013 at 20:18

    Absolute perfection!

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  24. Sarah12 March 2013 at 20:19

    Beautiful :-)

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  25. Kirsten12 March 2013 at 20:33

    Love the contrast between the backing and the blue zip - I have used corduroy before for pillow backs and I really like the texture it has!

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  26. Trudi12 March 2013 at 20:37

    That's one Happy cushion! Just perfect!

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  27. Kate12 March 2013 at 20:46

    Your cushion cover is a 'thing of beauty' and the blue zipper is perfect! Well done!!!

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  28. heart of charnwood12 March 2013 at 20:55

    looks fab Mrs, I rather like that green and it's especially great with the blue zip, glad it went smoothly on the sewing front- although it does always make me laugh when you get all sweary! (does that make me a bit cruel??). x

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  29. Nicky12 March 2013 at 21:30

    Totally love it! The green cord is perfect! And the blue zip works every time for you!

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  30. Katy Cameron12 March 2013 at 21:39

    So glad you've finished it, I'll be right round ;o)

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  31. Karen12 March 2013 at 22:05

    Sooooo gorgeous! :o)

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  32. Cindy12 March 2013 at 22:36

    You've made my night with that beauty.

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  33. Unknown12 March 2013 at 22:38

    Stunningly beautiful. A real treasure!

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  34. Two Wednesdays12 March 2013 at 23:04

    Just seen the puppy in the teacup! Looks brilliant - definitely a to-be-looked-at cushion.

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  35. Sarah12 March 2013 at 23:13

    Sounds like a great success - looks beautiful Susan!

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  36. Judith, Belfast12 March 2013 at 23:16

    Absolutely fabulous missus! Loving that splash of blue on the back - just tell everyone it was a design feature! Jxo

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  37. Foster12 March 2013 at 23:29

    I think that is a great idea to use the selvage for the zipper edge.

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  38. DeborahGun13 March 2013 at 01:42

    I love it, and especially the green corduroy!

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  39. Salley13 March 2013 at 03:22

    Yep, that sure is pretty.

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  40. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com13 March 2013 at 04:06

    it is a perfect cushion, for sure.

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  41. thea13 March 2013 at 05:39

    Very nice! love the blue zipper. Gotta/gonna try some corduroy myself.

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  42. prsd4tim213 March 2013 at 08:40

    oh, yes, your cushion would make me happy too. Lovely!

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  43. Run Quilt Knit Write13 March 2013 at 10:05

    Gorgeous! And your zip looks pretty much perfect from here ;-)

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  44. Anonymous13 March 2013 at 10:20

    It's just perfect! No regrets then, cutting up that precious fabric :)

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  45. Collette13 March 2013 at 12:57

    Beautiful cushion!! Enjoy it!

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  46. Leanne13 March 2013 at 13:06

    It is really lovely and fun, I like the blue zipper.

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  47. Tina13 March 2013 at 15:02

    Makes me happy, too, just looking at it!

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  48. Indianna13 March 2013 at 19:22

    Oh this has turned out fabulous....very very happy cushion.

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  49. Molli Sparkles13 March 2013 at 21:36

    Congrats, Susan! Love how this turned out, and the blue zip is definitely Molli Sparkles approved! Hide some pins inside of it so they really feel it when they try to sit on it. That will teach them!

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  50. Sarah_L_N14 March 2013 at 16:54

    It's so lovely!

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  51. Pennie14 March 2013 at 20:35

    Just gorgeous :-)

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