hi!
after a few months of thinking
that if i never sewed again it would be too soon...
{i know that is unimaginable for some of you..hehe!}
i finally cleaned up and reorganised my sewing corner
&
after gazing at my cupboarded stash of fabrics
i started to dream of making jazzy pillowcases
&
made several for myself and family and friends....just 'cos i could.
next week two of my friends are having birthdays.
&
all summer i have been giving various friends
my cushions...some left over from my madeit shop
and others i just had sitting aside.
i always pray about which ones to give to which person
&
am always delighted when they say that how did i know
that the one i picked out for them was perfect...
the Lord is my secret weapon..hehe!
this time i felt that none of my premade covers would be right
so making a union jack cushion cover came to mind.
i found a picture of one in a magazine
and then got to work.
i think i will include that little red, white and blue heart in the present too...
i made it a few months ago...before christmas last year...
&
i have another navy floral cover that i made to go with this one too...
it has white and green in its colouring as well...
i think they will suit her blue sofa well..at least i hope she thinks so!
well
cheers for now...
please forgive me if i haven't left a comment on your lovely blog this month
as a day and a half per month isn't half long enough to pop in
and say 'hello' to all of you gorgeous peeps!
naturally Carol xox
Hey Carol! Thanks so much for the pretty pillowcase!Gorgeous! Mum loved hers as well...matches her pale bedroom walls. I am sitting at Dads laptop having a coffee with Mum right now. Love from us all...Jillxxx
ReplyDeleteYey, you're back! <3
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, it's so lovely to read your post; I've missed you! Love the cushion; it's very striking. I made my first pillowcase using the 'tube' method for FNSI...and I'm hooked! Like you I'll be making pillowcases for lots of people :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy you are back dear Carol!
ReplyDeleteYou manage to inspire when nothing else does!
Love the Union Jack and Cherry twist!
Lucky are those who have a little piece of your creativity and fun.
My sweet cushions greet our visitors beautifully.
The gift that keeps giving.
xo Sue
Have a wonderful weekend, mine has just started.
So nice to see you pop up in my reader....glad you are back to your beautiful sewing ..thanks for giving us a peek. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you have made something so lovely! Good on you! X
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I love, love, love this cushion,so perfect for the Diamond Jubilee and upcoming Olympics. It is Victoria Day weekend in Canada and Charles and Camilla will be at the fireworks display. I have been looking for fabric with cherries, I love yours!
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning cushion Carol. So bright and funky. Your friend will absolutely love it! xo
ReplyDeleteGood mojo Carol! Life's a bowl of cherries
ReplyDeletexo Cathy
Welcome back, Carol! We missed you. Like your lovely comments, I feel happier for seeing your latest creation...and for hearing of your return to sewing. Look forward to seeing more xo
ReplyDeleteLove it Carol, what fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat to have your back, I can't get used to this new blogger set up, am finding it hard to keep track of everyone but thankfully I know now that you're back with us! x
So wonderful to hear from you again, Carol - I have missed you! Loving your creations, you crafty minx. I wish I could zip you down here on my magic carpet so you could show me how to sew ☺. J x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've found your mojo,I've missed you..xx
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, glad to have you back, that cushion looks lovely, my sewing machine has been broken for about 6 months & I'm really missing sewing, absence makes the heart grow fonder I guess!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you are sewing again. And a Union Jack with cherries is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteYay for sewing again... it can be hard sometimes to find the motivation - even when it's something you love doing. My sewing room has for too long looked like a fabric bomb was detonated in there and it totally sapped any creativity and inspiration out of me the moment I walked in the door!
ReplyDeleteYou cushions are gorgeous as always and I love how unique you make them! May you stay inspired, creative, motivated and sewing!
:)
Hello dear friend!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back! Love your sewing.
Hugs