How to make a cushion cover with an envelope back.

 Measure your cushion pad and add 1 1/4" inch to both width & length measurements. Let us say for example that your cushion pad is 16" square. Cut out your cushion front 17 1/4" square. Cut out a back piece 17 1/4 " x 16" then another piece 17 1/4 " x 12".

Fold under 1/2"  and then 1/2" again ( so you have a double fold ) on one of the shorter sides of each of the cushion backs - pin and stitch down.

Lay the cushion front right sides down - position a cushion back piece on the top right sides up with the lower raw edges even with the cushion front and the seamed edge towards the top of the cushion front, then lay the other cushion back piece with raw edges even with the cushion front and the seamed edge towards the bottom of the cushion ( basically pointing in the opposite direction).

Stitch all the way round the perimeter of the cushion cover taking a 1/4" seam.  Turn wrong sides out and press.

Now stitch all the way around again enclosing the first seam. Turn right sides out and press. 

Put your cushion pad inside and position on your sofa-bed- chair etc.

 Note - For a plumper cushion make the cover a wee bit smaller & for a flatter cushion make the cover a wee bit bigger!! 

 Enjoy! 

 God Bless 

 Sue..x 

Another bright cushion to add to my new seating area 

I have now made a second cushion to add to  my seating area - it was fun to make and quite simple and best of all I used up some fabric from my stash!! 

I just cut squares five squares -and 4 small triangles and 4 larger triangles and then joined three squares together in a line and added a small triangle to either end - then joined a larger triangle to each side of the two remaining squares then added a small triangle to the side thus creating a larger triangle and then joined it all together. I then cut four strips and added them to each side - then created an envelope back.

That was easy too!!

I cut two pieces of fabric the same size as the cushion front! Then along one edge on each piece I turned under 1/4 " and then turned it under again and hemmed it. 

I then  laid the pieces on top of each other wrong sides to right sides with the hemmed edges on opposite sides - I then placed the cushion top on top right sides up. I sewed around the entire cushion cover taking a 1/4" seam.

 I then turned the cushion cover wrong sides out and re sewed  the seam taking 3/8 " seam. turned it right sides out -Pressed the cushion and popped it on the cushion pad - and took the photo - really quick - bright & fun!! 

Doing another one tomorrow

 Til' next time 

 God bless 

 Sue..x

Beautiful Blue Buttons 

My new blue buttons came recently - they are like my vanilla buttons with lovely words and hearts. This time as well as peace, hope, love, joy & faith - I also have some with 'trust' written on them. 

I am so pleased with them - they are so soft and they mingle really well with the vanilla ones too don't you think?

I love the sentiments - and if we all possessed these qualities then we would surely be very blessed!

 Til next time 

 God Bless 

Sue..x

 

New cushion for new seating area 

I have made a new seating area for the barn positioned right next to the coffee machine and next to a pile of patchwork & sewing magazines. 

I wanted to brighten it up so I have made a new cushion cover and will be making some more over the next few days to make the bench extra cosy!!

So next time you're in the neighbourhood - drop in - pour yourself a coffee or tea and grab a magazine for a free read!!

 I also made this quick wall hanging from a charm pack plus some border fabric !!

Really easy and quick!! 

 til next time

 God Bless 

Sue..x

First two quilts ready to go to Emmaus 

Here are the first two quilts all finished and ready to go to Emmaus. 

Many thanks to those of you who came along to the sewing days and gave your time to help make this possible.

I know these quilts will make a big difference!!

Thank you !!

'Generosity is contagious- so go infect someone today!'

God Bless 

  Sue x

Saving the environment and your heating bills

It's that time of year again - when you don't need the heating on during the day - but you get to the evening - the sun goes down and you stop pottering - you sit down - start to relax and start feeling chilly!!

- that's when you need one of these - a flannel lap quilt - made from soft warm flannel fabric - (still 100% cotton) - it's just big enough to cover you up when you're sitting on the chair or sofa!

 So quick & easy to make - so soft & cosy!! 

Everyone in the house will want it!! 

So don't turn your heating on in the evening in April or September - when it gets chilly - just grab a quilt and snuggle up - It will save the environment and cut your heating bills!! 

 God Bless 

 Sue..x

Fabric for the Hopes, dreams & Prayer angels quilt 

I have been looking for some time to replicate the fabric that I used to make the Hopes Dreams & angels quilt and I have struggled - but I am happy to say that I now have several fabrics that are the same and many that are very similar so for those of you have been waiting - the wait is over - it is here!!

Hooray!!

God bless 

Sue  x