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Monday, 28 October 2013

Isn't it funny .....

.... when you fall in love with a collection of fabric and you just want to keep making things with it?

I had some leftovers from the Fig Tree Avalon fabrics I used to make mum's quilt. So I decided to make her a matching cushion.

Mums Overs and Unders Cushion

I tweaked Kim Brackett's Overs and Unders pattern a bit to get a section of the quilt pattern to fit a 20" cushion cover, and stippled it to match the quilt.

Mums Overs and Unders Cushion

One of the things I love about this set is that only 26 jelly roll strips (plus some yardage) were used across the 2 items!

Mums Overs and Unders Cushion

The big birthday celebrations and quilt handover will happen this Saturday! I hope there will be lots of smiley faces!

Jxo

P.s. a very talented student of mine has just set up a gorgeous wee Etsy shop. Read all about it here, and go check it out!
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18 comments:

  1. Sarah28 October 2013 at 23:01

    What a very pretty gift set. I love how the binding choice really ties both together so beautifully. Many happy returns to your Mum!

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  2. Katy Cameron28 October 2013 at 23:35

    Fab birthday package :o)

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  3. Sarah28 October 2013 at 23:55

    bonny :-)

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  4. Svetlana29 October 2013 at 00:06

    beautiful!!!! what better use of leftover fabric than making a matching pillow :)

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  5. Leanne29 October 2013 at 01:32

    Have you bought some more yet? I love the pillow, and happy birthday to your Mum.

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  6. Trudi29 October 2013 at 08:31

    Both are stunning! I have no doubt there will be beaming faces everywhere! Beautiful!

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  7. Reene@Nellie's Niceties29 October 2013 at 08:43

    Gorgeous! What a great set :)

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  8. Terri29 October 2013 at 10:07

    When I buy nice fabrics I get too attached to them to use them! Haha!

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  9. Collette29 October 2013 at 10:29

    that is gorgeous and such a beautiful fabric line your mum is very fortunate to have you! had a look at your student's shop wow!! she has great style! x

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  10. Canadian Abroad29 October 2013 at 17:11

    Love the cushion! I am sure the handover of all gorgeous goodies will go fabulously well.

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  11. Teje Karjalainen29 October 2013 at 18:43

    Hi Judith! I think most often quilt needs a pillow! They just make so wonderful pair! I love this quilt and pillow! x Teje

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  12. Di29 October 2013 at 19:47

    Beautiful gifts for your mum. It is nice to work in colours that you like. Di x

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  13. Tina29 October 2013 at 20:28

    Your birthday gifts really are the best, Judith! This is such a beautiful set!

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  14. Nicky29 October 2013 at 23:09

    I'm guessing shock, wonder, then happy - very happy!

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  15. Catherine30 October 2013 at 07:45

    Wow she is going to LOVE it!

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  16. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 08:52

    Gorgeous cushion Judith....just love how you have placed the zipper. Your Mum will be thrilled. Marie x

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  17. Cindy30 October 2013 at 09:28

    I say you should keep stitching with it! You're 100% onto a winner as your makes look fabulous.

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  18. Sophie Belle Designs31 October 2013 at 14:49

    It's fabulous, she will be so happy

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