My youngest daughter has an affection for cows! She likes to give them names! Shirley was the latest!
A while ago I pinned this pattern with Bethany in mind! It is her birthday this month, so I thought I'd have a go at making her a cow cushion!
I knew I wanted Shirley to be in purples and greens. My first attempt was sewing directly onto the print outs, but I didn't have any solid fabrics at the time so went with polka dots!
I didn't think it looked quite right, too fussy! So I got some Klona from my LQS and had another crack at it.
For my 2nd attempt I traced the pattern onto greaseproof paper, which is what I usually use for paper piecing. And I have to say, the klona pieced like a dream!
Unfortunately, I lost some accuracy doing it this way (you can see that Shirley looks like she's suffered a stroke as one side of her face is drooping!) and I made a mistake on the nose (can you spot it?).
I don't have the stomach for making a 3rd one, and think I will just go with Klona Shirley! What do you think?
Jxo
Oh, I love Shirley and her dotty cousin - they'll make great cushions! I think Mad Mabel might be my favourite of the two...
ReplyDeleteAahh cows!! I too love cows!! They're just so cute and cow-ey :) I love the cows I love the dotty one we need more dotty cows, so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow they are fabulous! Why not put them on both sides of the cushion ( with a zip at the bottom, and then she can have both
ReplyDeleteMistake? Where? I think Shirley looks pretty darn perfect. I love her.
ReplyDeleteShirl looks good in both the kona and spots. I like Catherine's idea too. Di x
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Love the way that people are foundation piecing all sorts of ordinary everyday objects. Thumbs up for the double sided cushion too :-)
ReplyDeleteOh! I love the cows! My hands down favourite is the dotty cow - I'm a little bit in love with her floral nose, but they are both gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think you should make the solid one for your daughter and save the dotty one for someone who will really appreciate that flowery nose!!! ;)
Cows have 4 stomachs, so you have another 2 in you - tee hee! I love the dotty one too
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, i've got this one pinned, and it looks fab! Is it going to be a double sided cushion, or maybe a cushion and a little tote bag? :o)
ReplyDeletehello Shirley!! lol x
ReplyDeleteBoth look really gorgeous! What a funny idea
ReplyDeleteI love the dotty one best and like Fiona love her Liberty (or -like) nose! Been eating lots of meadow flowers I guess!
ReplyDeleteThat´s ok with two LOL
ReplyDeleteThis Kind of mistake happens so quick making foundation PP, Looks great anyway :)
I love them both. LOVE the Liberty nose on Shirley's cousin.
ReplyDeleteJudith, I love your cows! They are both fantastic and I think the other one is just shy to look straight to us and didn't have a stroke. She may look also like she's not in her best mood. x Teje
ReplyDeleteShirley is wonderful! I love seeing versions of my cow popping up around blogland, and I think your two are some of my favorites. I agree with your commenters - the floral nose is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThey are both super. I do not think you should play favourites, they are both 'the business'
ReplyDeleteOh Judith I love them both! I, too, have a thing for cows.....one day I'll introduce you to my Bella and Daisy. Also love hens and sheep-could possibly have been a farmer in a previous life....except for the mud!! xx
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with the spotty one!!
ReplyDeleteThey both look fantastic! I am partial to the dots one :)
ReplyDeleteThey are both amazing Jude!!
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