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
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That is such an awesome finish! I love the colour scheme and the binding is really effective =D
great cushion! I love that dot-to-dot print, and your hand stitching gives it a great finishing touch :)
I love what you did on the back!!! That's one of the coolest uses for hand quilting, seriously!
How clever! I love the front too, now its finished! Thanks for the link to Mary's binding finish....I need that!
I really love it Lucy! The back is genius - that would have been so much fun! The border and binding are perfect.
Love it Lu! Bet you love looking at that every day. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF. :)
Beautiful cushion. I just LOVE the back with the hand stitching joining the dots!!!
So cute - love your dot-to-dot sewing! And thanks for the link to the binding tut too!
it's lovely! The hand sewn dot joining is inspired!
Love what you did one the dot to dots....very clever...I think the cushion came out fantastic...You are too hard on yourself Lucy.
Bloody awesome xxx
Loud and Proud! Its awesome :-) Love all your finishing touches too.
Coolest cushion ever!! I knew it would look fantastic :)x
I had no doubts - it is beautiful!
Love this pillow! Especially the back. See? Go with your gut!
Very, very cool pillow! Awesome fun with the connect-the-dots. :D
I love the join the dots!
I'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!!
I love how this one turned out! And the back is such a cute addition.
This an amazing cushion! Inspired fabric choices!
Fantastic cushion and love what you've done on the back! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow it is a stunner!!
This is such fun! love that join the dots! Great finish.
Lucy this is so cute!! I just love it, I love this fabric line too :)
Jessie, xo
Love your ET cushion! That binding is fabulous
It's a great cushion Lucy, keep going with what you like and you won't go wrong.
It looks awesome, Lucy! I really like that dot-to-dot backing fabric and I LOVE that you embroidered it!
love it Lucy! :-)
It looks great, and love how you did the back too :o)
Absolutely 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!
I'm not surprised it's your favourite cushion - I love it! Oh, and hear hear to doing your own thing (or own thang).
The way you connected the dots completely cracked me up. Love it.
Cute! You're a machine :-D I can't believe this is already a finished cushion! I love it!!!
That is beautiful! Love the stitching!
Looks good Luce!
I 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... ;)