Wednesday 5 September 2012

handstitched hexie goodness

 It feels like a long time since I've actually finished a project.


I started this months ago, when I was planning my low volume quilt for my lovely Brit Bees. It was supposed to be just a small block, but I couldn't stop stitching and it grew into a 16" cushion cover.  It has been sitting waiting (all quilted and ready) to be made into a cushion/pillow for my bed.


I couldn't decide what to back it with, but in the end decided that my Granny's old course linen tablecloth was the only backing that would suit it. I was able to use the hem of it to make a covered zip. I can't explain how much I love this cushion. There are some very special (to me) fabrics scraps in there, and I loved the slow, quiet, relaxed pace of hand-stitching and hand-quilting it. 

Now that I've finally finished something, I can play with some of the goodies that my postie has been bringing me! 


These stunning Liberty Lifestyle prints came from the Village Haberdashery. I have been looking forward to getting my hands on these since I saw (and touched, drooled and fondled) them at the Fat Quarterly Retreat earlier this year. They are even more beautiful than I remember!


I also bought some Madrona Road. I only got the two prints at the front of the picture above, and I pulled from my stash to make a big happy pile-o-fabric for an autumnal quilt. I've got some more playing to do before I decide what pattern I'll use though :)


I've been wanting this book for ages and finally found a used copy for a great price. I don't actually think it's been used at all. It's pristine!

I think I might snuggle up with my new cushion tonight and have a good read, and plan some new quilts :)

Fiona x

19 comments:

  1. just a lovely pillow, Fiona. Have fun reading and snuggling.

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  2. Gorgeous cushion - you've just given me an idea for my honey bun hexies ;o) Your pile of fabric is very appealing, as is the book - off to see if I can find a 'look inside' page for it!!

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  3. That cushion looks gorgeous! So calming. As for the fabric - big drool. Probably the withdrawl symptoms of not buying fun fabric for ages now!

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  4. What a pretty pillow Fiona! I am admiring the Liberty prints from afar - they are so yummy. I expect you will have lots of fun reading your American Jane book!

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  5. Love the pillow, Fiona. So beautiful! Have fun reading your new book.

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  6. The cushion's gorgeous, and love the new fabric. Something similar may have dived into my own shopping cart lately on the Madrona Road line, but I won't get united with it until Sewing Summit...

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  7. Your cushion is perfection! So in love with it that I may copy it. And lots of new fabric goodness too. Your house must be a happy place to be in!!

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  8. Beautiful cushion!
    Annie delivered me a little Liberty goodness too - aren't they gorgeous!?

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  9. Oh Fiona that cushion is so beautiful! I love that it looks so squishy and faded - it might be a new finish but it looks like the most loved cushion you have already!

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  10. Gorgeous cushion and pretty pretty fabrics!

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  11. What a special and beautiful cushion Fi, so full of lovely, cuddly memories! Enjoy your new book too! Jxo

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  12. What a gorgeous cushion and it looks so cosy and cuddly.

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  13. Fiona-your pillow/cushion is beautiful! I absolutely love it. Hope you don't mind if I try to copy it!

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  14. Love your beautiful cushion Fiona! Makes me want to start hexing all over again!

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  15. Your pillow is just gorgeous!! Love the Book - may have to get that one!

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  16. Your pillow is just beautiful! I love the way you put colours together, and also use quieter, lower volume fabrics too.

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  17. Your pillow is GORgeous!! Love what you did with the colors, and using your Granny's tablecloth for the backing is a perfect touch.

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