Cushy
The house is now comfier by two cushions! The wool brooch cushion is sitting in Simon's computer chair, packed with a simple envelope closure made from a piece of waffle tea towel and the back of one of his old shirts. The whole thing cost less than £4. Anna's log cabin cushion is ready at the end of her bed for a spot of gentle reading, or fighting with! I like that it hasn't come out too pale- hopefully this will extend it's appeal. Again I backed this with an envelope closure in pink, red and some piping made from little bits of log cabin strips.
I really enjoyed the log cabin-ing. I can see myself making a much larger scrap quilt with this technique. I have made some progress with the 20's dress. I have ordered some vintage iron on transfers for the over dress and worked out what colours I'll use. The under dress has an embroidered neck line and arm holes, I won't show you yet, I'm not quite sure how it will all come together.
Next weeks project is some sea themed work, I will tell you more tomorrow. Look after yourselves, I will be, I have a lurking migraine so am trying to avoid too much exertion- (fat chance!)
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A x
Haven't forgotten you and will get your parcel off to you on Momnday, minus a lavender bag as a certain little boy has got his hands on my lavender.
have a good weekend
Beki xxx
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twiggy x
The cushions are lovely, especially the log cabin one, tho' I did wonder whether Simon was still wearing the old shirt while you sneaked up on him and made a cushion suddenly!! :)
I've worked with 1920's dresses and many of them were so full of beads you'd have to be a very strapping lass to wear one and stand up in it!! How about a little embroidery around the armholes and the front and the hem? That will give the base fabric a bit of 'make up' without hiding it and let it come out?
I can't wait to see it, I'm sure it will be fabulous... are we going to see a picture of you in it?