Back in October last year, I started the first block of the Breast of Friends quilt. I wasn't happy with my quality of embroidery, so I started a new block and this one hung on the wall.
It just stared at me and mocked me, saying finish me....finish me....
So that is what I did, yesterday I put a zipper in the back piece. Joined it all together and sewed the binding onto the edges.
Today I hand sewed the binding and all finished.
Its now a cushion for my lounge chair where I love to sit and do my stitchery.
Due to the blue washable pen fading, I didn't worry about the top part of the stitchery. I am sure that would have made me undo what was already done...lol.
Also I put a binding around the edge and that fabric matches the dove's wing on the left.
The back I decided to add a zipper and I didn't want the zipper dead smack in the middle.
So this UFO is now a cushion and I am sure if I didn't join this group, it'd still be annoying me.
Very happy with the end result.
You're only limited by your imagination.
10 comments:
Well done. Its actually nice to have something like this where you sit and sew. Enjoy
That is a lovely cushion.
Thanks girls:)
Funny there have been a couple of people making that block into a cushion - and presumably not finishing the rest of the quilt! But it looks so lovely - it was that block that got me into that Breast of Friends Quilt and although I am glad I finished it - it was a big job.
Beautiful cushion and a great use of a pretty block , congratulations on the finish !
I think it's beautiful. It looks like something that will draw you in to sit and have a good stitching session. Great work.
Wanda
http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/
It is a very pretty cushion, well done on finishing it.
Re-purposing something always gives one a good feeling and I love how you re-purposed that block into a pretty cushion.
so cute you lucky 1... hope I can see it for real on Tuesday...LOL
Hugs Dawn x x x
PS. no thinking I am sure I will.. he he
Looks fantastic and I love the colours you've chosen...just beautiful....and no more mocking...woohoo!!!!!
sugary hugs
Wendy :O) X
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