Saturday 16 June 2018

Pipe dreams.

3rd cushion this week!

 
Following on from the challenge cushion in my last blog, this week has seen me finish off another old project and speed through a new one. The subtle tones of this calico and woven pink stripe in this 'shabby chic' cushion truly appeal to my taste. Viv started us off on this method, last year, from Jenny Rayment's 'Tucks, Textures and Pleats'. The main panel is constructed from folded bias cut strips, opened out like 'cathedral window',  to reveal lines of machine embroidery underneath. Now I have added a slim inset mitred border and matching piping to make up this cushion.


The third cushion I made on a whim, as a surprise gift for a lady in our group who gave me the off cuts from her Japanese workbox at our last workshop. But I have yet to catch up with her to present it. I have gained such a reputation for frowning on those who throw away scraps, that my fellow patchworkers now give them to me before I can 'name and shame them!' When I saw these long right angled triangles of bright orange, pink and white floral fabric, I immediately thought of Storm at Sea - my favourite block.

Mixed with this plain deep pink, a crisp white background and bright bold pink floral backing it makes a fun cushion! 






All that and yet more piping! It seems to be my thing at the moment!





Next up - THREE bold batik tops to be quilted for Jenny. She has been busy!
Happy Quilting Everyone!


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