I'm so pleased with how this cushion came out - it was a (slightly late) birthday present for my blog buddy Aimee! The amazing fabric is by Melody Miller and reminds me of Aimee because she is a writer and loves bold colours.
Designer quilting fabric is rare and expensive in New Zealand but I saw that Stitchbird Fabrics were stocking these designs and a $10 fat quarter to make a pretty cushion is not too bad (the fat quarter just fitted the large 48cm cushion I was using). Also the fabric has some linen in it which makes it feel more durable than quilting cotton.
I first saw Melody Miller's designs when Aimee wrote about her in early 2011 (here) and have followed her blog ever since - I think a lot of crafters dream about designing fabric lines and she is very candid about how she got there.
She even has a tutorial for making a headscarf, so cute, I am definitely trying one out next summer!
Linking up with Creative Spaces where everyone shares what they were up to this week :)
Love the fabrics! Gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic Cushion. I'm sure your blog buddy will be chuffed to bits with that!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric and a beautiful pillow! I shall have to have a look at Melody Miller's blog - thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteJill @ Creating my way to Success
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Gorgeous cushion! Love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI bet Aimee loves it and your title really sums it up - gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHappy day clever You!
neat cushion :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I just LOVE that fabric (and those others you've shown). I'm sure she'll treasure her cushion.
ReplyDeleteYou are all right :) I DO absolutely adore it. It's adorning my 'thinking and reading' chair in my home office - I'll take a picture and post it up later on today!
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses Greta, love your blog buddy Aimee xx
Love the cushion, what a great gift! Thanks for the headscarf tutorial link too, I really one to make one now too:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushion, I love that fabric and really want some for me.
ReplyDeleteLove this print!
ReplyDeleteSo great to turn it into a cushion with meaning!xx
That fabric is amazing! It has made a very sweet pillow.
ReplyDeleteyou are so thoughtful love your gift for your friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute pillow for your friend.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, love it. And the fabric - cute! x
ReplyDeleteLove the typewriters and the viewfinders - those remind me of my youth! Lovely gift idea
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome cushion! :) It looks fab Greta.
ReplyDeleteOh my I do love that fabric (off for a nosey at stitchbirds site now ;))
ReplyDeletelove the tea pot and cup fabric, that would look fab on a cushion :)
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