Cushion Love

One of my friends recently celebrated her 21st. Some friends and I wanted to give her something special, something that would remain timeless, and tie in with any colour scheme so she would be able to treasure it for a long time.

We decided that I would make her a selection of 3 cushions that were all individual but co-ordinating. I don't know any girl who doesn't like cushions. On the bed, on the sofa, even scattered in the garden.
I picked out a gorgeously soft beige cotton and a cream embroidery thread which I used to embroider my friends name, date of birth and 21. 

I added some small silver glass beads to make it a little more special, they glisten beautifully as they catch the light.

I also made the roses by hand from satin ribbon as I couldn't find what I wanted in the shop.

Since making these first 3 I have been inundated with requests for more. I have decided to make a LOVE cushion and have started selling this on my Etsy shop, shipping worldwide.  I am also offering a personalisation service, so if want to get someone's name or a special date embroidered I can do this.
Pop on over to my shop, or feel free to send me a message for more information.

  http://www.etsy.com/listing/88341335/love-cushion-cover-pillow

Ally 

xxx 

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For the last week I've been looking at fabrics, and sketching some ideas down on paper for my hanging hearts. Yesterday I finally decided on which fabric I was going to use (even the man in the shop commented that I'd finally made my mind up)! I had such a specific idea in my head that I was never going to find what I wanted.

The fabric I ended up going for I was worried was going to look a little dull and washed out. But I "jujjed" it up with some bright stitching and ribbon.

I've mocked up a couple and will make some more, with different designs and which ever are deemed most popular will go on sale in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully!

So Excited...

Which is your favourite?

Ally

  xxx