As I showed the other day, I pulled all my fussy cuts with a British theme that were in red, white or blue. I then supplemented these with scraps in the same colours and stitched away. The centre qayg panel measures just under 12" square.
A narrow border of navy Kona was then sashed with some white Stof linen. I did a double row of quilting on the white with some red thread to add some interest. The urge was to break out the perle but time constraints dictated otherwise. I backed it with some Metro Living in a lovely red and used a slate grey zip on the closure. The cushion finishes about 18" square.
I love that I had several different fabrics that featured 'London' on them. It is a very British cushion and will be travelling abroad with us to be given as a gift. Now, just a number of other gifts to make and the host gift list can be ticked. Meanwhile there is still the DS quilt to finish, a baby quilt to make, another commission to do, and life to live. Ah well, it all keeps me out of trouble, most of the time.
Susan
for a cushion like that you can come visit me!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushion
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea for a host gift. It will be a huge hit!
ReplyDeleteOh! And my London fabrics left Galway today...heading your way.
ReplyDeleteLooks fab, well done Mrs :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is the best pillow I've ever seen! Fabulous!
ReplyDeletePerfect use of those British prints!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job on your new cushion, it will be hard to part with but appreciated I'm sure. Love the texture of the quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreat cushion!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great gift and I'm sure they will love it.
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous! Any Brit would be proud to have it! Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!! I still need a teacher gift and I want a really nice one this year - I might nick this idea!!
ReplyDeleteWaaaa. guess you wont be finding timew to sleep with a "to-do" list that long!
ReplyDeleteHope you accomplish it all.
That cushion is beautifully made. Your sewing is "to die for".
My curiosity has been satisfied! Great pillow - love your London theme fabrics.
ReplyDeleteReally love all of the fabrics you have used for this pillow - very British indeed!
ReplyDeleteStill eeking out that Underground fabric I see....
ReplyDeleteOh such a gorgeous cushion, and so very British M'aam!
ReplyDeleteLove the "original print" piece and the bus fussy cut :)
ReplyDeletewell done, you can have a cushion made in time I am still thinking about it
ReplyDeletelovely gift, fancy it myself!
Love those fun British fabrics in your pillow cover! Fabulous finish!
ReplyDeleteFantastic fabrics and sure to be loved too. The scrappy look is perfect. x
ReplyDeleteNow we have the sun and heat - nya nya nya nya nya ;o)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely fabulous - love it - great cushion
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteE xx
Cute cushion. Traveling abroad? Is this your Florida trip coming up?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cushion!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! That's quite a list you've got there, don't forget to add 'put up feet with a glass of something nice and enjoy the sunshine'!!
ReplyDeleteGreat little cushion! But then all your things are!
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