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Sunday 30 December 2012

A quick fix :)

Yesterday was my first day back sewing since before Christmas. We had the most wonderful time with family in Anglesey and Chester (ate far too many roast potatoes and chocolates!)  but ...  it is good to be home - I can sew! Do you miss your sewing when you're away from home?

So, easing myself back in gently, I looked for some instant gratification. I've been wanting to replace my 4 living room cushions for a while - the ones I've got (sadly) are looking a bit tired and you can't keep making beautiful stuff for everyone else and not for yourself once in a while, hey?

I've never made a 'card trick' block and inspired by the image in this book, DH then helped me choose this fabric from my stash (he is good!):



I worked out the centre square needed to end up around 8" so I made each of the 9 squares at 3". The only trouble I had was by making the squares with the HSTs and QSTs method, I ended up with some squares I couldn't use (the small triangles were on the wrong side???) so, not wanting to 'waste' fabric, I've just made the one cushion for now:



What do you think I should do - do you think I should make 3 more cushions exactly the same or use the same fabric but do different designs?

Happy New Year - wishing you health, happiness and fun times in 2013 :)

5 comments:

  1. I think I would use the same fabric but different designs - if that is any help!

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  2. Same fabric, different designs is my vote, too. =)

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  3. Yes! I miss my sewing machine when I'm away or when we have house guests occupying the sewing room. I vote for same fabric, different designs also. It gives you an excuse to try some other blocks, too.

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  4. I would vote for same fabric, different design as well. Lovely pillow!

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  5. How did your sister-in-law like the quilt?

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