I learnt a lot making this cushion but mostly that I need to abandon ideas of what is perfect, what is popular, notions of right or wrong and just go with what I love no matter how it turns out!
**apologies for the bad pictures, had to use my mobile phone!** Since re-shot with the camera.
I have to be honest and say that when I started this I wasn't too sure about it, I liked it more when I'd done some hand quilting and it's now my favourite cushion.
ET Turn Up the Volume cushion:
I don't usually buy fat quarter bundles but with this I had to! I got a yummy bundle from Fabricworm.
I decided to use the connect the dots in graphite for the back and how could I resist a bit of hand stitching? I used some coordinating perle to literally connect the dots and had so much fun doing it.
When I was making the cushion I realised I wanted to use the dot/flowers (Recess in graphite) for the binding but didn't have enough and managed to order that, as well as more of the ABC in manilla from Fresh-Squeezed Fabric, it arrived really quickly, which meant I could finish it up perfectly!
I was also thrilled to discover this tutorial from the fabulous Mary and I'm so pleased with how the binding turned out.
For me it's a happy ending!
Linking up to:
TGIFF, which is at one of my bestest bloggy pals Erin's aka Missy Mac Creations this week

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I have to be honest and say that when I started this I wasn't too sure about it, I liked it more when I'd done some hand quilting and it's now my favourite cushion.
ET Turn Up the Volume cushion:
I used Lynne's ET phone home block tutorial using School Days by American Jane. The busy fabric choices I made for this block have really grown on me. I adored this fabric line when I first saw this blog post by Amy and learnt a bit about the inspiration!
When I was making the cushion I realised I wanted to use the dot/flowers (Recess in graphite) for the binding but didn't have enough and managed to order that, as well as more of the ABC in manilla from Fresh-Squeezed Fabric, it arrived really quickly, which meant I could finish it up perfectly!
I was also thrilled to discover this tutorial from the fabulous Mary and I'm so pleased with how the binding turned out.
For me it's a happy ending!
Linking up to:
TGIFF, which is at one of my bestest bloggy pals Erin's aka Missy Mac Creations this week

That is such an awesome finish! I love the colour scheme and the binding is really effective =D
ReplyDeletegreat cushion! I love that dot-to-dot print, and your hand stitching gives it a great finishing touch :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you did on the back!!! That's one of the coolest uses for hand quilting, seriously!
ReplyDeleteHow clever! I love the front too, now its finished! Thanks for the link to Mary's binding finish....I need that!
ReplyDeleteI really love it Lucy! The back is genius - that would have been so much fun! The border and binding are perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove it Lu! Bet you love looking at that every day. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cushion. I just LOVE the back with the hand stitching joining the dots!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute - love your dot-to-dot sewing! And thanks for the link to the binding tut too!
ReplyDeleteit's lovely! The hand sewn dot joining is inspired!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did one the dot to dots....very clever...I think the cushion came out fantastic...You are too hard on yourself Lucy.
ReplyDeleteBloody awesome xxx
ReplyDeleteLoud and Proud! Its awesome :-) Love all your finishing touches too.
ReplyDeleteCoolest cushion ever!! I knew it would look fantastic :)x
ReplyDeleteI had no doubts - it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this pillow! Especially the back. See? Go with your gut!
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool pillow! Awesome fun with the connect-the-dots. :D
ReplyDeleteI love the join the dots!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to buy some at some point.
It's wonderful - there's no stopping you with cushions now!! I'm planning a similar background for my ET quilt - I hope it looks half as good as yours!!
ReplyDeleteI love how this one turned out! And the back is such a cute addition.
ReplyDeleteThis an amazing cushion! Inspired fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cushion and love what you've done on the back! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow it is a stunner!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such fun! love that join the dots! Great finish.
ReplyDeleteLucy this is so cute!! I just love it, I love this fabric line too :)
ReplyDeleteJessie, xo
Love your ET cushion! That binding is fabulous
ReplyDeleteIt's a great cushion Lucy, keep going with what you like and you won't go wrong.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome, Lucy! I really like that dot-to-dot backing fabric and I LOVE that you embroidered it!
ReplyDeletelove it Lucy! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, and love how you did the back too :o)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant, Lucy! I love the binding and love the finished result. Your stitches on the back side are super cute! This is totally something to love!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised it's your favourite cushion - I love it! Oh, and hear hear to doing your own thing (or own thang).
ReplyDeleteThe way you connected the dots completely cracked me up. Love it.
ReplyDeleteCute! You're a machine :-D I can't believe this is already a finished cushion! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Love the stitching!
ReplyDeleteLooks good Luce!
ReplyDeleteI cannot get over how much I love what you did on the back! I am inspired to bust out my embroidery threads now! Well, maybe actually when the kids go back to school next week... ;)
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