What seems like ages ago, I decided that our sitting room / lounge / call-it-what-you-may needed a wee bit of a makeover, and inspired by a recent home soft furnishings course that I'd taken, also decided that I'd make some pretty piped cushions. But the intention remained just that, and the chosen fabrics sat on one side of my craft room, willing me to make them into fabulous little cushions. But I had things to do, places to be, people to meet, and other WIPs whose cries to be finished were more desperate . . .
(Regular readers may recall this post - see, I told you it was ages ago . . .)
Then a few Fridays ago, my lovely friend Clever Alice and I arranged a sewing day. She wanted to make a shirt for her hubby's birthday, and I really wanted to get those cushions made.
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| Clever Alice and the beginnings of my piping-making |
And so we spent a fun day filled simply with sewing . . .
. . . with a little help from my furry babes - the Jerry-dog taking an instant liking to the oodles of lovely fabric laid out on the floor , and it took a fair bit of persuading to convince her to move.
A few brews, some yummy freshly baked chocolate brownies, and a delicious lunch at the new tea shop in our village rounded out the day perfectly.
But all too quickly, our sewing day reached its end and "real life" resumed, so once more the cushions were relegated to the WIP pile in the corner.
And then . . . TA DAH . . . last Sunday the Hubby & I declared a day of rest at chez nous and I retreated to my little craft room and sewed up a storm.
You can probably tell by the abundance of pics, that I'm really chuffed with how they turned out.
Now just the crocheted chevron blankie to finish, then the sitting room / lounge / call-it-what-you-may, makeover is complete.
Can I get a YAY ?
: - )
'til next time,
xoxo
Ooo so many gorgeous things. You're so clever Gilly, they're all just perfect. Your room is going to be fit for Homes and Gardens by the time you're done !
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Kate x
Yay - they all look wonderful and well done you. Love the mix and match colours / patterns and so perfect with your throw.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Sewing with a friend, tea, cake & lunch sounds like my ideal day. Your cushions look great as does your blanket. The colours are lovely.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Love the color scheme you have chosen! It is so simple, lovely and refreshing too. Your furry friend is helping so much, simply priceless!! I have a yellow one : )
ReplyDeletelovely blog, xoRobin
I will certainly give you a yay! Does it get any better than that, sewing with friends, a trip to the tea room and a perfect end result? Well done you.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! They look very stylish and smart indeed! Love your colour palette, and a chevron blanket as well? A wonderful set to dress up your salon (well, it's a fancy way of saying 'call it what you may room'...). Cx
ReplyDeleteYou can have a yay yay yay yay yay!!!!!!!! Your cushions look so pretty and go really well together and will be lovely with your spotty throw and your new chevron that you are making - which is gorgeous by the way! I love your new call it what you may room, a great place to sit and relax! xx
ReplyDeleteSoft furnishings make such a difference to a room. I like your soft colours.
ReplyDeletethey are fab cushions, well done! And they go perfectly with the blanket you're crocheting... curtains next?
ReplyDeleteYayy!!!! Such smart cushions with the piped edges, well done Gilly, and they go so beautifully with the crochet blanket! The fabrics are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGill xx
Yay!! They are all so pretty. I really like the last photo of the crochet blanket on the linen chair. It all looks so pretty. Enjoy!
ReplyDeletexx Beca
Yay!!! Gorgeous Gilly, love the fabrics you've chosen and that chair.....drool...oh and the blanket.....please come to my house and be so productive! S xo
ReplyDeleteYour get a big yay! from me your cushions look absolutely lovely you should be so proud of them and rightly so. Your call it what you will room makeover is a definite triumph can you send some of your cleverness over to me as I need to do some makeovering xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! They look so well made. xx
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty! Well done on the cushions, and that chevron blanket is a beaut! Yaaay!
ReplyDeleteYaaay! I have just learned to pipe as part of my upholstery course and might just be addicted! xx
ReplyDeleteThese cushions are beautiful Gilly. I am impressed that you decided to make piped cushions, I really am. I am such a lazy person when it comes to cushion sewing, I would be embarrassed to show mine! I like your sitting room, it looks comfortable relaxing. I must organise a sewing afternoon with a friend, what a good idea. x
ReplyDeleteThe cushions look fab, Gilly. Here's my yay! :o)
ReplyDeleteYour cushions look great, Gilly. How nice to have a helper with you.
ReplyDeleteOH oh oh, I LOVE those scrumptious cushions Gilly - well worth waiting for - you have such a gift for choosing colour! That leaf pattern is out of this world and everything goes together so beautifully - thank you for giving my heart a little lift this morning - now the sun is shining again!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to get together with your friend for a sewing day, and so nice to see your lovely Jerry having a good time! Love, Joy xo
Toes cushions are so elegant. Lovely fabrics ; )
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pillows!! Love the mix and match colors! Your blanket looks beautiful too! :) xo Holly
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are so pretty. A sewing day with Clever Alice sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful and so you should be chuffed. It's lovely to have things in your home that you have taken the time and trouble to make for yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to spend your day, your cushions look beautiful and match your blanket perfectly. X
ReplyDeleteLove the new look ! Good luck with your Moon Walk on Saturday !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillows, and love the blanket you are working on!! So pretty! Have a wonderful day!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteYou can get 3 yays! The pillows are beautiful and very professional looking. I love your color scheme and the crocheted afgan is so perfect with the pillows. Great job! -Derrith
ReplyDeleteSo well made and such pretty colours, certainly worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteSpending the day with a fellow crafter sounds like bliss. Love the blanket and those pillows are amazing, you did a fantastic job on them.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
YAY! well done you. I sat in that chair when I came over! I love that blanket, such lovely colours. you should be so chuffed with those cushions, piping can be tedious but always looks professional. Jo x
ReplyDeleteGosh Gill - they look amazing - really pretty and so professional! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushions Gilly...love your last pic with the crochet blanket...so pretty...and how lovely is the little Tea Shop too!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend,
Susan x
Yay! Your cushions look great. I love the colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Very up-to-date, fresh colors and patterns. Love!
ReplyDeleteYay! Love the piping - I'd like to master that skill as I think it makes a homemade cushion look really special. I adore your chevron blanket - the width of those stripes is nice (and less ends to darn in - bonus!). x
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm a little late in a "Yay!!" but there you go ;) These cushions look wonderful and very professional, an amazing job! I envy your day sewing together with a friend (& pups!). The chair with the striped cushion and the chevron afghan looks really pretty ... great colour combination. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteHow about a WOW! Love your cushions, the mix of patterns works so well. And the gorgeous colours in your blanket. Hope to see finished photos of your lounge - I could so with some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCaz xx