Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Tumbling

I made a big floor cushion a while back that my youngest son immediately claimed as 'His Cushion' When my older son and daughter came from from school that day they both announced that they really really needed one each too. It's taken me a few weeks but I have finally made my big boy a floor cushion of his own.

Giant Tumbler Cushion

I really like the Tumbler Pillow tutorial that Katy wrote for Fat Quarterly. I made my template bigger, to make full use of the charm pack I had. (I think I made it 4.5" high and 5" wide at the bottom) So my cushion is big at 25" square. As soon as he saw it my Big Boy announced he loved it, and I think he really does :)

My Big Boy with his cushion

I used a charm pack of Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket and some random black and white dotty fabric I had in my stash.

Another Elephant :)

I've also made another little elephant. This one isn't for me either, and my daughter wants one too. Hopefully I'll get faster at making them the more I make :) I really like the fabric I used for this one. Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey. The pattern is also by Heather Bailey and is called Effie and Ollie.

Happy Wednesday!
Fiona x
Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 03:56
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12 comments:

  1. Archie The Wonder Dog12 October 2011 at 04:00

    What a great cushion - I love the spotty fabric (and the grin on his face!). Another lovely elephant - how big are they?

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  2. Sarah12 October 2011 at 04:02

    aww Fi thats sooo cute! Your wee man is clearly chuffed with his cushion! Naturally tho, its lovely :-)

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  3. Unknown12 October 2011 at 04:38

    Love it Fi!!! Circa 1934 is just gorgeous, I think I love every print in that line. Its so sophisticated for the little man :-)

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  4. Canadian Abroad12 October 2011 at 05:43

    Love that grin on your son's face. Makes all the sewing worth while, doesn't it. Great pillow!

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  5. Leanne12 October 2011 at 05:51

    What a lovely pillow and I love the elephants.

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  6. Mrs Flying Blind...12 October 2011 at 06:52

    Superb!
    I have been playing with my Circa 1934 today too!

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  7. Isisjem12 October 2011 at 07:41

    love how that floor cushion turned out (another I need to go round your house and swipe!) Love the elephant too!

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  8. Judith, Belfast12 October 2011 at 10:52

    Oh that wee elephant is sooooo cute! I love elephants. And what a fab cushion for your son, really boyish without being too young either - it will grow with him. Jxo

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  9. Alli12 October 2011 at 11:26

    Your elephant is adorable! I think it's awesome that your kiddies are so excited about the things you make. :)

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  10. Annabella12 October 2011 at 13:18

    I think he loves it too! I would as well - absolutely gorgeous!

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  11. Trudi12 October 2011 at 13:21

    That one happy wee boy! and rightly so! It's beautiful, as is Ellie :)

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  12. Katy Cameron12 October 2011 at 13:31

    Fab cushion, love that Cosmo Cricket fabric! The ellie is very cute too, no wonder they're in demand!

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