good morning!
i have proved to myself this morning
that i'm just another romantic soul.
with london on every airwave..
or so it seems,
i was overtaken by the urge to create
a cushion to honour the royal wedding...
i wonder what wills and kate will be up to
when big ben gets to five minutes to one!
will they be married..or almost?
i couldn't resist embroidering a tiny crown on the tag this time...
and had to put a small gold button on the selvedge
with a coat of arms...'cos there had to be little bit o' bling!
sorry about the lack of quality in this photo...
the dog (kara) kept interfering..nudging my elbow for a pat
while i was taking all these and this one isn't the clearest of pics!
you can see a little of the back though
with it's polka dots and black buttons...
i'm putting it in the shop in a minute,
so if you'd like it, you'll have to beat off the crowds..lol!
talking about dogs..and pets..
the news this morning said some people want to change the name 'pet'
to 'animal companion' 'cos apparently the name 'pet' is derogatory to an animal!!!!
{is this more political correctness gone bananas???}
ha ha ha !!!
now for a wedding day giveaway...
these remind me of english country gardens!
a tumble of flowers and colours,
light and shade.
i thought i'd give these little cushions to two people
who leave comments on this site...
normal (for me) rules apply.
ie...if you're a follower you get 2 votes for leaving a comment,
if you're not you get 1 vote.
anybody, whereever you live, can enter...
my friend debbie from canberra sent me the little squares...
already sewn into four patch squares!
vanessa {clip cafe & flower photography blogs}
from western australia sent the inserts...
which i ended up not needing for the theodore cushion collection!
mel sent the lovely pink backing fabric...
it was in my pink present from the colour swap!
and i added assorted threads and buttons and labour!
they are only tiny cushions..about 35cm x 35 cm
but very sweet.
all the best to the brits
and their royal wedding...
we're celebrating with you this friday!
naturally Carol xox
They're rather pretty Carol... lovely wedding day giveaway. Can't believe someone thinks the word Pet is putting animals down - has the world gone totally mad!!
ReplyDeleteHappy royal wedding day, Carol. Very colourful and pretty cushions... my mum would ADORE this look for her front room. I hope I win!! x
ReplyDeleteA great tribute cushion to the Royal Wedding!
ReplyDeleteOh, these cushions are delightful! I love the black and white one with the crown. So adorable Carol! Enjoy it all tonight - even a corgi if we see one!
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LOVE all the cuchions I have scrolled through and seen. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have just taken the lemon cake that is my contribution to royal wedding tea party I'm heading off to in a little while out of the oven, the grandparents have taken E off to the park, and I'm enjoying my 10 minute break, including admiring your lovely cushions!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, you are very talented! Those are absolutely beautiful! I would still want one even if there was no royal wedding! I especially like the wedding day ones, but then again, I am pretty partial to anything with flowers on it ;).
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, WOW...love the Royal wedding and hope to get to see it..I wonder if Elton John writes and sings a song for them??? Need your strong faithful prayers at this time. Love Crystal xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous giveaway! These cushions are perfect! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteLove the London cushion! I watched the wedding while I was eating my lunch. Thought the bride looked fabulous ... and yes, she was safely married before five to one ... in fact they were back at the ranch (sorry, palace) having photos taken right about then! I'm feeling a little bit nostalgic for my homeland today (but not enough that I'd ever want to live there again - one visit a year is enough!).
ReplyDeleteHello Carol! Your London pillow is fantastic - what a lovely memory for the wedding of the year! Also the 'garden' pillows are so beautiful and they do look like a garden!
ReplyDeletexxx Teje
Very English garden Carol..You're so very clever..Fingers crossed..xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushions! I love the colours.
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They are amazing. I am so happy that I can join in for the give away. Two chanses for me then.
ReplyDeleteAnd you and your readers are welcome to my blog to partisipate in my Give Away!
I don't know how to sew. And I don't have a sewing machine. But it's been part of my TO DO list for so long. That's why your posts inspire me so much. Maybe someday I will have the courage to do my first sewing project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun prize! I hope it isn't over yet! =)
ReplyDeleteCount me in!
I love your London cushion--it's beautiful fabric, and as always, paired wonderfully with that polka dot. I just love the combination of fabrics you create!
...and of course, I'm a regular follower! ;-)
ReplyDeleteDid you say giveaway? They're fantastic. And I adore your commemorative cushion.
ReplyDeleteYou should make one to mimic Princess Beatrice's hat!!! xx
I adore the commemorative cushion, such a great idea and the colours in the patchwork cushions are so pretty
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I'm your newest blog follower too!
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Hi Carol, could you let me know what the name/designer of the black and white London fabric are please? Thanks, Mandy.
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