bigmommasally Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) I made A Patchwork Cushion this weekend I'm pretty shocked with myself that I started and finished a project all in one weekend. Edited May 10, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 that is gorgeous!, all this lovely work on here is making me want to get my sewing machine out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Love the heart fabric. No stopping you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Just finishing a project would be shock enough for me, without starting it on the same weekend as it was finished Well done Sally, it's lovely Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That is totally gorgeous, well done you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Ahh thanks guys I got the instructions from this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quilting-No-Time-Step-step/dp/1906525293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 oooh pretty!!! Where do you all get the pretty fabrics from? I am itching to try patchwork but need an idea on where to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've been buying from all over the place. I think you need to buy 100% cotton fabric. I've found some lovely ones on the tinternet too. http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/acatalog/fabric.html Beware it is a very expensive hobby - every time I go into a fabric shop I'm spending at least £15 - but that is because I need to build up my stash - apparently it a legal requirement to have a big stash of fabric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 That is very pretty I'm planning to get started on some patchwork too - there are gorgeous fabrics around. You chose really well on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 - apparently it a legal requirement to have a big stash of fabric Yep, it's the law! Lovely cushion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 So pretty. I recommend Cotton Patch - they are really helpful there, although most of my fabric comes from the US. Some of them are British fabrics exported and then I get them sent back for much less, including post and packaging - even customs duty, but it all depends on the exchange rate and that is not good at the moment. Just as well I have a housefull of fabric. It all started with a pretty peachy one with little birdies that I saw on holiday, then I was hooked. I just have to use it all now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thanks everyone for your kind comments I have made another one this week. I am really enjoying this new hobby - Thanks Plum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I love that one as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Loving that 2nd one - absolutely stunning. Looks good gainst the pure white chair! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Fantastic cushions! I have a stash of fabric and would love to make something this good but never find the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Great cushion and I love the colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Like it, like it, like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks Peeps Just started on my 3rd one - its a crazy nine patch - finding it a bit hard to cut through 9 squares of fabric in one go though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sounds like a project for all of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oooo yes you should all make one along with me. There's a great tutorial to make a crazy nine patch quilt here: http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/10/crazy_about_qui.html but I'm just doing it as a cushion. I've also only done my squares 6.5 inches which I think should then give me finished squares of 5 inches each, I then plan to add a border of 1.5 inches to give a finished cushion size of 18inches. Well that's the plan whether it turns out like that remains to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 that looks rather funky i might need to have ago as soon as I have completed my mystery quilt i am part way though it though cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That looks fun may have a go. Must get back to my mystery quilt first and get that made up as a cushion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I've just got back from a bimble round that blog.....how big is her craft room and how much fabric does she have organised in colours of course, neatly on shelves.........she obviously doesn't have children or animals or a job either...am I just a teensy bit Here it is.... http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/nesting/index.html May just have to have a go at that weird pattern though.... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I was petty impressed with it too wild mum. I have added a sewing room to my wish list on my dream house now. Just need the right lotto numbers to come up now. Have a look at the stash of fabric on this site (make sure you scroll down) - it belongs to Judy Martin - Amazing I love the way she has all her completed quilts hanging - they're not even on display http://www.judymartin.com/Sewing-Room-Judy.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
