Cushions & Quilt Pieces

I have suddenly been motivated to do some sewing in readiness for the Spring fairs coming up soon, must be the sunshine.  I had a bad start to the week after doing some gardening on Sunday and getting bitten! My right foot swelled like a balloon and the rest is possibly best left unsaid for those of you with a nervous disposition...it wasn't pleasant to say the least.  It is much better now but Andy will delight in telling you I am the worst patient ever.

I am absolutely delighted (if I might say so myself) with these two vintage Tricolour cushions I have just finished making.  I purchased a length of vintage podium bunting many moons ago and had stashed it away in readiness for a project.  I was suddenly inspired to make two Tricolour cushions, they are fully lined and filled with one of my home made feather pads.  I have a massive bale of feathers in the garage so I can make pads of all shapes and sizes.  I have finished them with some vintage linen covered buttons down the side.

I have also been busy cutting up the quilts I purchased from Manchester in readiness for the fairs.  They are all shapes and sizes and patterns but just perfect for small or large projects.  A couple of the quilts I did buy to chop have been spared as they are too good (maybe a little shabby) to cut up for pieces.  I'm off to feed the Pugs and then get back to the sewing machine before my rediscovered motivation deserts me.  Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.

Jo xx

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