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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

A clutch of cushions

 Last post I showed the mystery foundation piecing I was doing... I couldn't work out what it was but suspected there was a bunny in there somewhere. Here is the solved mystery - cute huh??
I decided he was the perfect size for a cushion so have bordered him and also put a small ruffle around the edge - however he is to remain a 'cushion flimsy' for now as I want to do a bit more quilting on him later on (he is just stitched in the ditch at the moment).

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And I can see I should have cropped the photo below - but ta-da - here is my completed Stitcharound The Block designed and run by Helen Stubbings.
 I am really happy with how it has turned out. I have also made this project into a cushion and put binding around the edges. [It's hanging on the wall for the photo shoot as I don't have a big enough cushion inner.]
Leanne, Nicky and Janis all worked on this  for me. Another friend Leeanne also took part with another group - you can see her completed cushion here.

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I have joined the FMQ (free motion quilting) challenge - see it here - in the hope that I can get more confident with my fmq. Then maybe I can make a bit of a dent in the pile of quilt tops I have sitting waiting to be completed :-)
The idea is we practise every day for at least 14 consecutive days - and hopefully see some progress after that time! Today was my first day but I won't show today's fairly abysmal effort but - watch this space - it will be interesting to see how it goes.
That's about it for now, I hope you all had a nice Easter weekend and your stitching and sewing projects are going well. Thank you for visiting,
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10 comments:

  1. Marion B.April 27, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Oh, aren't they both lovely! So cute.

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  2. Ivory SpringApril 27, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Hello Raewyn,

    What an adorable bunny that is!

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 28, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    love that cushion

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  4. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 28, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Your bunny pillow is adorable! And the Stitch Around The Block is amazing! Great work on both projects!!

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  5. LeeanneApril 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    hey the bunny never gave me my eggs?
    Maybe he will stuff them in the cushion.Really neat cushions.
    I look forward to seeing all your FMQ, you know they say.... practice, practice, practice.
    Maybe I should join so I can get some of my flimsy's quilted!

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  6. LeeanneApril 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    P.S I like the path of the butterflies you stitched.

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  7. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIApril 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Oh my--you are just 'hoppin' along there now aren't you!!!! I love that bunny block--and did a great job in sewing it--way to go!!!
    and the quilt is really pretty too!!
    Hugs, di and miss gracie

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  8. sunnyApril 28, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    What a cute little bunny! And I love love love your stitch-around project!

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  9. LuAnnApril 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I just love that stitchery quilt. Your stitching is wonderful, and I just love the hexagons in the corners.

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  10. NickyMay 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    The mystery is solved - your cushion looks great! Wow - your SRTB looks lovely, and yes, I am still the one dragging behind on this one!

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