Tuesday, 30 July 2013

K.I.S.S.

Keeping it simple here, because stupid (aka Me) realised after dinner last night that the child coming for a sleepover today had a birthday recently. Said child is Helen's oldest friend. They have been playing together since long before they could actually walk or talk. Forgetting her birthday would be neither big nor clever.

Obviously my sewing time was rather limited. Therefore I needed to come up with a gift with a simple but effective design. I quickly pulled some of my most favourite fabrics and made a simple 12.5" block. Sashed it with white and got the perle out.


I backed the cushion with more of my precious MoMo and found yet another of my bottomless pit of long aqua zips, (Best thing I ever bought!) and got on with finishing it this morning.


With one hour to spare it is done. Helen is making the birthday card. We are in control - sort of, maybe.


Guess I might as well go clean the loos too, since I have time to spare. Oh the glamour of my life!

Susan
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41 comments:

  1. pennydog30 July 2013 at 10:16

    Oh well done :)

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  2. Swedish Scrapper30 July 2013 at 10:26

    Fabulous finish! Hey, do you have a bottomless pile of cushion forms too? Locks really super!

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  3. Nicky30 July 2013 at 10:26

    Cracking make there Susan and timed to perfection!

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  4. Gertie Pye30 July 2013 at 10:31

    So beautiful - your hand quilting is immaculate - lucky friend of little one! It is a real beauty. Very impressed with how quickly you whipped this one up. Definitely beats cleaning toilets!

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  5. Tina Short30 July 2013 at 10:43

    Its beautiful, what a great mum you are. Kids have long memories. x

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  6. Diane-crewe30 July 2013 at 10:51

    working to a PANIC deadline seems to suit you xx

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  7. patchworkdelights30 July 2013 at 10:57

    Wow that looks fab, and you turned it round so quickly, impressive, wouldv've taken me weeks to get my act together, well done!

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  8. Salley30 July 2013 at 11:03

    Oh awks! I have been chewing my finger nails all day hoping you would finish! And look at that! Woo Hoo . . Bril.

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  9. Susan30 July 2013 at 11:05

    You are one of those amazing people who work brilliantly under pressure! Most of us would have gone to the shops and spent way too much!

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  10. heart of charnwood30 July 2013 at 11:08

    Yay, well done, it looks fab!

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  11. Charlotte30 July 2013 at 11:27

    most impressed!

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  12. Archie The Wonder Dog30 July 2013 at 11:43

    Impressive work! Do you have a settee full of cushion covers whose inners got pinched for a last-minute make?!

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  13. Lynz30 July 2013 at 11:45

    Livin' the dream, mama!! Brilliant gift - under pressure, too! Applause!

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  14. Claire30 July 2013 at 11:46

    cool present, I'm impressed - even about cleaning the loos!

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  15. Isisjem30 July 2013 at 12:06

    It looks gorgeous!

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  16. Jo Jo30 July 2013 at 12:59

    You are a good mummy! It's beautiful!

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  17. Donna quilts30 July 2013 at 13:00

    It turned out great! I think your perle stitching makes it extra special.

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  18. Lucy | Charm About You30 July 2013 at 13:01

    Very pretty cushion and good work!!

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  19. Liz DandeliondD30 July 2013 at 13:40

    It's lovely - I bet the recipient is chuffed to bits.
    ... and fancy you! cleaning the loos - surely there was a WIP that could have saved you from that!

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  20. gilly30 July 2013 at 14:10

    It's gorgeous! My birthday's in September, does that give you enough time to make another one? ;-)
    I've been cleaning loos this morn too - family arriving to stay later!
    Have a lovely week,
    xx

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  21. Judith, Belfast30 July 2013 at 14:27

    Turned out brilliantly! Phew! Jxo

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  22. Fiona @ Poppy Makes30 July 2013 at 14:27

    You're Wonder Mum! Its beautiful xxx

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  23. Deborah30 July 2013 at 15:05

    This is one gorgeous pillow! Your hand stitching is perfection.

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  24. Di30 July 2013 at 15:24

    You did it in time and also in style. It is such a beautiful cushion. Di x

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  25. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com30 July 2013 at 15:50

    It's a beauty. Not only are your friends blessed by your talents but so are your children's friends. Perfect gift. A lovely finish.

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  26. Cheryl30 July 2013 at 16:09

    Such a beautiful pillow, I love the colors and the hand quilting!

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  27. joanold30 July 2013 at 16:20

    Wow! That's a fabulous cushion. Can't fail to please.

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  28. linda30 July 2013 at 17:39

    Phew !!! you made it ! it looks fab well done :))

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  29. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD30 July 2013 at 18:10

    Gorgeous :)

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  30. Trudi30 July 2013 at 18:25

    Turned out brilliant, AND with time to spare! You rock!

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  31. Katy Cameron30 July 2013 at 19:26

    Well done! And glamorous indeed - want to come and do mine too? ;o)

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  32. Indianna30 July 2013 at 21:16

    I'm sure she will love it....it's gorgeous.

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  33. Shay30 July 2013 at 22:23

    Incredibly pretty and Im sure it'll be a hit.

    You amaze me the way you throw things together at such short notice!

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  34. Sarah30 July 2013 at 23:43

    For a rush job, that's one amazing cushion! Hope the birthday girl was happy.

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  35. Anonymous30 July 2013 at 23:58

    Beautiful Susan.......just loving the fabric and the hand quilting! Marie

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  36. Annabella31 July 2013 at 01:01

    Super cushion and signature Susan!

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  37. Julie31 July 2013 at 01:57

    I love stars. This cushion is so beautiful - love the fabric selections - wish I was the birthday girl in this case.

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  38. thea31 July 2013 at 02:08

    Love the cushion! How beautiful!

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  39. Nat at Made in Home31 July 2013 at 10:56

    You did a beautiful job! I really like it!

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  40. Catherine31 July 2013 at 21:40

    Gorgeous cushion

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  41. Helen Lay1 August 2013 at 00:08

    That's stunning especially for a rush job, lucky friend.

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