Sunday, December 28, 2008

Two weeks down

One week left of my time away from work....and I finished this couch cushion! It's only been, ahem, three months since I cut up the fabric.


There's a bit of lotta fabric, something from the japanese stash and aqua linen. I threw in the stitchy rows to complement the white in the lotta print.


The back has a plain lapped zip closure, which took me several goes to get right. The secret was in the basting stitches. The lazy arse way of pinning it down just wasn't getting me anywhere except a lot of wonky ugly. But now it looks neat.....it may even look store bought. Maybe.


And just for you, Corrie, here's a photo of the kiddo looking serious...


then cheeky (and fuzzy). They're my new faves photos of her taken on Christmas day.


Now, which fabric pile should I cut up next?

Hope everyone's having a great holiday season!

8 comments:

Sue said...

I love the prints you used together for the cushion. She is so cute, and I love the cheeky shot at the end.

Di said...

Merry Christmas!! Looks like a little sewing is getting done - love the cushion!! Enjoy the rest of your holidays!

Louise said...

Gorgeous cushion!! I love the stitching in the corner - just brilliant. Little madam is just adorable - hope the rest of your holiday is lots of fun.

Thimbleanna said...

Oh. My. Gosh! Is that really the Bub??? Nah...it's a little cousin or something right??? How can she be so BIG??? What a cutie!

I love the cushion too -- great aqua color!

Kellie said...

Hey you! Good to see you and your little cutie! Enjoy the rest of your time off!

Corrie said...

oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!! camille has grown so big.....her face looks so much older...thank you I'll show keira tonight...adorable!

make the most of your last week on hols and lovely cushions!

Corrie:)

Soo said...

the cushion looks great...love the fabrics you used!

~ Kim ~ said...

I think the stitches are fantastic. Well done on the zipper. I hate basting. Happy New Year!