Im, they really aren't good! I don't know why one pair looks more translucent, they are made the same. The body is different on the second set, and I don't think it works as well as the pink trim.
Onwards! I have bordered my first block! And, made the back for it! Ta Da! (Pics below) After I had done the underside, I had a thought that DD would probably prefer this, as it's simpler. So, the cushion will be reversible!
Now I need to make lots of piping, cut out the corner bits (very fiddly), cut out the bit that joins the top to the bottom, and make some button plackets.
Jessie