If you are a seasoned visitor around these parts, you will be assured of the knowledge that every few weeks or so there will be a post about cushions.
I'm quite partial to a project which involves covering up something with fabric to make it look all brand new and shiny and pretty. When that task also involves utilising quilt blocks or patterns I want to try but can't justify making another quilt (I think I have enough of those ((for the time being at least))) for me it's a win/win sitch.
Despite recent posts and this one, believe it or not there is still a way to go before I make enough cushion cover's to go round and so on the pre - assumption that your not bored already, here's another installment of 'cushion covers I have made lately'.
CC no.1 - Dresden plate, I came excruciatingly close to starting up a new quilt with these but stopped myself just in time to realise that my daughters are home for the holidays and this could be a bad idea right now. I managed to quell the urge (just) and kept to making the cover.
RE: dresdens - I have always made my own dresden templates from card or template plastic although I'm so addicted to this quilt block I think I will have to cave and go buy a proper ruler soon.
CC no. 2 - Gigantic pineapple, this one was tough going to begin with but I loved making such a simple, repetitive block in only two fabrics and huge proportions. My 'technique' did waste a ton of fabric though, so I would want to do more research before attempting this again.
CC's no's 3 & 4 - Hexagons, these were started in time for my trip to Whitstable and allowed me to have a handy on the go project so that I was never far from my paper pieces and needles whatever we were up to.
I made these by starting with one hexagon and stitching six others to each side of it. I then continued by adding more hexagons in the same way until I had a piece of hexagoned fabric big enough to make the top of my cover.
I cover making paper pieced hexagons in this tutorial if you are interested but don't know how.
Four brand new cushion covers that are making me V. happy indeed today.
As you can see, I am partial to a particular fabric to use for my binding, a definite creature of habit and pattern.
Things are getting spooky tommorow - just saying'
Complete and utter loveliness, and total admiration on my end!! I haven't ventured to cushion covers yet, but when I catch up on all my UFO's, they will be at the top of my list. I love all your fussy cuts with your Pips and Apples-- your fabrics capture such charming moments of childhood fun.
Posted by: Elisa | 08/22/2011 at 12:40 PM
Your cushions are gorgeous, you are so talented! I love a good cushion too, I've only made 3 so far and my husband puts me off a bit by sighing and rolling his eyes whenever a new one appears on the sofa!
Posted by: wendy | 08/22/2011 at 12:57 PM
Gorgous cushions
Julie xxxxx
Posted by: Julie | 08/22/2011 at 01:09 PM
I love them all! They're beautiful!!! I don't think a home can ever be filled with too many squishy pillows!!! I would love to try the dresden cushion and the hexagon!!! I think the pineapple is beyond my capabilities right now :)
Posted by: Sasha | 08/22/2011 at 01:15 PM
Those are all beauties x
Posted by: Flying Blind | 08/22/2011 at 01:29 PM
So far I made 13(!) pillows for myself (about 25 total) but you definitly give me the idea for a few more;-)
Hildy
Posted by: Hildy | 08/22/2011 at 01:33 PM
one of my favorites things about your quilting style, is your use of traditional block designs with modern fabric.
so so cute!
Posted by: randi | 08/22/2011 at 01:40 PM
hexies, dresdens, pineapples, lovely! xo amy
Posted by: Amy | 08/22/2011 at 04:31 PM
All of your pillows look so pretty and I love the table runner!
Posted by: Jill of Apple Avenue Quilts | 08/22/2011 at 05:01 PM
I love the pillows! My belief is that we can NEVER make/own too many quilts. It will be our legacy long after we're gone. You want to leave lots of quilts so that there is enough to go around. You don't want your grandchildren fighting over them....just sayin' ;0
Posted by: ina | 08/22/2011 at 07:45 PM
I'm a pillow addict! Just ask my husband who has to make the bed sometimes (not often). :) So, I absolutely love your pillows and table runner and the traditional designs you used. They look great together. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: D | 08/22/2011 at 10:49 PM
Your cushions are beautiful Aneela, I would be hardpressed to pick a favorite as they are all fantastic.
Posted by: Marianne | 08/23/2011 at 06:56 AM
Me encanta, tanto que he comprado su coleccion de Manzanas, pero tengo un problema no encuentro sus telas por metros, si fuera tan amable de indicarme
Posted by: itziar | 08/23/2011 at 09:07 AM
Wow! Your cushions are so pretty all together!! *Sigh* Oh, how I love sherbet pips!!! Such sweet fabric!
Posted by: Laura VanVleet | 08/25/2011 at 09:29 AM
Ooh! The dresden and the hexies are my fave. You have done a great job.
Posted by: Seaweed & Raine | 08/25/2011 at 01:02 PM
What gorgeous cushions! Feel free to send some my way if you ever feel you have too many!!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 08/28/2011 at 07:45 PM
Gorgeous cushions! Do you always quilt the front? I have a dresden ready to be turned into a cushion, and I'm debating whether to quilt it or not...
Posted by: Ali | 02/01/2012 at 10:43 PM
Hi Ali,
I usually quilt my covers but not always, it helps to make a sturdier pillow but you can lose some of the patchwork detail. The dresden pillow in this post was quilted along the outer edges of the petals and the outer edge of the center circle. The stitches are almost hidden but if you look at the close up of the dresden above you can just see them.
Hope this helps!
Posted by: aneela | 02/02/2012 at 08:37 AM