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Thursday, June 7, 2012

My Creative Space

As well as basting my vintage boys quilt, I have been sewing an easy upcycled cushion cover for a dear friend's birthday. Inspired by this lovely lady, I used some linen from a thrifted tablecloth.
I have also added some vintage floral and a thrifted shirt for the backing. I do love easy.




I stitched a little motif onto the tag from the same tablecloth used in the cushion and some pretty wrapping completes the job, I think! Wrapping the present is one of my favourite parts!



I'm linking in with 'My Creative Space'.
For more creative spaces pop over here. It's inspiration galore!

10 comments:

Sarah said...

your creative space is oh so impeccably lovely ! Fab fabric choices, and gorgeous doily touches (I love a good doily) - you have inspired me to go make a cushion right now. thank you :)

Megan said...

I love your wrapping, very creative and the cushion is darling too :)

Zara said...

Gosh I love it. Pretty vintage linens put to very good use. Well done.
x

lamina@do a bit said...

What a lucky friend! Love that cushion and love the vintage fabric and it's great that it will get a second life :)

Jill said...

What a gorgeous cushion cover! I love the tag and the wrapping too - just the perfect thoughtful handmade gift!!

Just like Martha said...

Ooooh I love the packaging - so pretty, what a great idea love, love breathing new life into something old - yay you!

Hey let me know if you can use any more music books I often see them in my travels more than happy to grab some for you x

Have a nice LONG weekend, yippee!

Bungalowgirl said...

These shirt back cushions are so clever - looks great. And LOVe the fabric for your boys quilt, you are crafting away like mad lately! I am bogged down with reno stuff and even less time to craft. melx

Debra said...

oh now you have really inspired me. I managed to thrift some bags of mixed linen off cuts the other day, large enough for cushions and/or bags. Your idea for the backing is so cool. Love it ! and such pretty packaging...i love using old patterns for wrapping too, with lots of bold coloured ribbon!

Anonymous said...

Ooo! I would never have thought to put the two florals together but they look so lovely. Beautiful!

Sheree said...

The cushion looks fabulous Lea and your wrapping is just so beautiful!

Sheree xx