It took much longer to do a simple job than it should have. Good thing I left the complicated sewing for later!
The Christmas cushion was done, eventually. And despite my irritation with myself, I love it! I have never contemplated making Christmas quilts and cushions for our house before, and now if I pull my finger out I might get the quilt to go with this finished in time too.
I used DMC red perle No8 for the hand stitching, and quilted the pieced squares simply with a row of stitching either side of every seam. The back is just a plain envelope enclosure. And I even had the correct sized insert ready and waiting. Yay! So, it may have taken me three times longer to finish it than it should have, but it is done and brightening up our ugly sofa already.
When I was busy thumping my head upon our table repeatedly after I realised my stupid sewing mistake the post arrived. Well timed on the part of the postman as I received this lovely needle book from the gorgeous Lynz which managed to help me shake my 'I don't want to play anymore' mood and get on with the ripping out of stitches. Wouldn't this have cheered you up too?
It's beautifully made and those pin toppers are priceless. Thank you Lynz!
Susan
Ohhhhhhhhhh Susan; I can relate so well!!
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is worth it's weight in gold with all the time you have put into it. I'm glad you are keeping it.
ReplyDeleteLynz made you a lovely needle book too.
Such an adorable pillow! You are to hard on yourself, you always do such wonderful work! Very sweet needle book, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that would make me want to pack up my toys and go home too. The end results are fantastic though. I think a matching quilt is definitely in order.
ReplyDeleteLove the needle case - fit for a princess of piecing! Like you.
Hope each day is better than the last and that whatever is damaged physically is mended in short order.
That cushion is gorgeous! A d the needle book's not bad ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe've all done it. The feeling or horror when you realise you've done it. The sinking feeling when you realise how much work its going to take to fix it. The momentary thought that nobody will notice. I can totally feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteThe cushion is adorable though. Worth faffing about for.
I sewed my quilt to my supreme slider today. Seriously. I don't even know how.
ReplyDeleteCushion looks fab.
Both gifts are absolutely gorgeous! The booklet is so cheering to get sewing. how could you resist finishing your pillow!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cushion. Hope you are ok x
ReplyDeleteglad the chins up lovely, nice work too!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion worked out in the end and looks gorgeous. Know exactly what you mean about trying to sew when you're not in the 'zone'. It always ends in tears. LOVE Lynz's needlebooks. And I have some of her pin toppers. They are just fab.
ReplyDeleteDon't you have that, but it looks absolutely gorgeous , well done. The needle book is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAh bless!!
ReplyDeleteNever mind it turned out great anyway!!
I'm sorry this was such a struggle, but it was 100% worth it. Amazing. The stitching is brilliant both as an idea an in quality. You're fab.
ReplyDelete....and Lynz rocks.
Really gorgeous! I hate days like those :)
ReplyDeleteOn the bright side, at least you hadn't chopped off anything major, and it looks great now!
ReplyDeleteThat is one GORGEOUS cushion! Jxo
ReplyDeleteReally love the pillow and the needlebook you received is so cute too!
ReplyDeleteOh what a boo boo....but look at it now.. cant see any sewing traumas at all. 'Tis gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHead feel better after the jackhammering?
So love this cushion! Might have caused some dramas but it's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely cushion - I always feels so much better when I read of others mistakes, always nice to know I'm not the only one who does things like that. Can't wait to see your Christmas quilt - no pressure:)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out wonderfully in the end and the needle book is so cute. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY know that "off" feeling when you really shouldn't sew. I managed to chop binding 2 inches too short when I was joining the ends last night. I swore. But I'm glad the needle book had good timing!! x
ReplyDeleteGlad you persisted even when it all went against you. The result is well worth it all!! And the needle book is like a fairy tale ;-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushion despite the hiccup along the way. Di x
ReplyDeleteIt's worth the agony! Done similar so many times they don't bear counting - just ask me why my PP attempts leave so much mess!
ReplyDeleteI Love that needle case. How great. I once sewed this complex paper pieced section with many many pieces. And it wasn't until I sewed it to the next section that I noticed I had very helpfully tucked the main fabric into the seam allowance and trimmed it off. The paper and fabric were both white. Of course it was in the most complicated place. So I took apart the sections, partially undid about 4seams and fudged a new piece in. You can't tell now. (I think)
ReplyDeleteSo ccol, love the stitching :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion! So worth all the trouble! Thanks for linking up with the Cushion for Christmas blog hop!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is divine! Love the fabric choice, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE this pillow. And what a sweet gift to arrive in the mail, just at the proper time.
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