I have gathered up the projects I have on the go that need finishing, and today it was the turn of the fishies.
It makes rather a large cushion, once I had added on the solid blue border. I think it measures up about 22" square. I didn't have an insert big enough to put in so I shoved in a feather bed pillow. That wasn't enough so I squeezed in another. That might have been a bit too much, but it looks better extra puffy rather than sad and floppy.
I topped stitched the border with three rows of navy straight line stitching. And gave the fish little French knot eyes. Not sure if those were necessarily big enough, but I tried to position them on the fabric so that it made the eyes look larger using the fabric patterns.
I backed it in a dotty fabric that I thought suited it very well. And used some more of the blue solid to add a bit of contrast - and extra width as I was using every last bit of the dot that I had large enough. I just went for a simple envelope closure.
I'm really pleased with how this turned out and am already thinking how I could turn it into a pattern for a larger quilt. And what changes I would make if I did it again.
Susan
so cute!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute little fishies, if you would like I can test it to see how comfy it is on Thursday, although it seems a shame to lean on it! And get you working on WIP's, what a good girl :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the cushion and think the idea of a quilt would be great. I'd love to make a boyish quilt but lack inspiration, maybe the fish quilt could be just what I need! Well done. Sarah
ReplyDeleteLove it - those little fishes are fab!
ReplyDeleteIt's delightful - I love it! You're a creative genius!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is sweet, I love the scrappiness!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It would make a great quilt, maybe you could make a pattern to sell?
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. It would look great as a full quilt
ReplyDeleteRachael
I can't even express how much I totally adore this cushion!!! Amazing!! You must immediately work on a pattern because I want to make one!! Or a quilt! I would totally buy the pattern! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it too! You have picked such perfect fabrics for the fish and the shading of the blues it also so perfect. A larger quilt would also be just lovely.
ReplyDeleteIts completely genius.
ReplyDeleteI really love it and it would make such a great quilt too.
I'd definitley buy the pattern.
this is so gorgeous! Perfect
ReplyDeleteSooooo sweet! I love those little fishy eyes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute pillow! And another wip goes onto the finished side of the ledger!
ReplyDeleteHa, cute!
ReplyDeletelooks like an aquarium :)) gorgeous
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous.......adorable fishies! I want one.....pillow that is!
ReplyDeleteI love it, just fab!
ReplyDeleteI must remember to show Z your cushion - it's lovely Susan...and a great finish!
ReplyDeleteI was going to type happy fish noises...it looked like a mentalist had got hold of my MacBook - love it x
ReplyDeleteLove the fishes ! It will be great as a quilt. I think you can see the eyes fine.
ReplyDeleteI love it Susan, it looks great, so bright and fun.
ReplyDeleteThe whole idea was so clever. Really really cute. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! And I think it would make a fantastic quilt or wall hanging. You would embellish it with all kinds of shiny things. What are you going to do with this masterpiece??
ReplyDeleteI love the little fishies and that the water is lighter up where the sun is. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteNow all you need is a cat face peering down at them!
ReplyDeleteNo!!!! Only joking - brilliant make and I'm sure I see Nemo!
Truly gorgeous!
ReplyDeletexx
Fantabulous, love the grading of the 'water'
ReplyDeleteIm a big fan of extra puffy pillows. I think it looks brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThose fishies really do look like they’re swimming across the cushion.
Nailed it !
It's really nice Susan - and it would make a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeletesuperduperawesome missus x And yes, get plotting and jotting, you could get a really fab quilt pattern there.
ReplyDeleteit's really cute Susan.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous - I love the way that the blue fades from dark to light as you go up the cushion. And they're still most definitely fish! (Very lovely fish)
ReplyDeleteI love the cushion cover. so simple, but lovely. I love that the colors at the top are lighter than those at the bottom ..
ReplyDeletethis is really cute Susan, love the fish - and the colours are great. I was thinking it'd also look fab made with a mix of solids and shimmering oakshotts.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun is that! Love it S. Great creative choices.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Such cute fish, but also there's other little things that pop out of the picture too, like a little red apple... :o)
ReplyDeleteLove this as a pillow cover - the quilting on the fish is very cool too!
ReplyDeleteLove your little fishies! Fab cushion, I love it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool! Those fish pop so nicely against the blue. And a very clever way to do the fish!
ReplyDeleteSuperb! Di x
ReplyDeleteOh wow that's gorgeous. Seeing that gorgeous cushion, it makes up for me not being able to swim with the fish on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteSuperb design. I love how the water gets lighter as it reaches the sea surface and the fish are cute ones too.
ReplyDeleteit looks fantastic, didn't realise it was that big either!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! This one turned out brilliantly. Such a happy pillow :)
ReplyDeleteSimply fintasttic! I think orange and bright blue are a new favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so amazing! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable!
ReplyDeleteDunelm sell pillow inserts quite cheaply and I'm sure you'd find one close to the size you need. The Dunelm in Coventry is massive and has a very good selection.
So lovely! The way it fades from dark to light, and the fishies are inspired. Well done for having it featured on ICO too!
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with the creativity contained in this pillow! It's all Finding Nemo meets Monet. You really do know how to turn a head!
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