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Title: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 18, 2019, 08:45:11 AM

The Darkside seems to be slumbering throughout the winter ... Time to shake things up a bit ..... :devil:

The Sewing Place's Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second

Aim:- To make a quilted cushion cover of 12, 14, or 16 inches square.

Technique:- piecing, applique, paint, embroidery, embellished or a mix
with a zip, button or simple envelope closure.

Participants will be partnered at random,
much like TSP's successful Secret Santa event.

You will need to post a brief paragraph with your preferred colour choice,
Brights, Pastels, Monochromes, Complimentary, Greens :devil: Purples etc

.... but the construction and design of the cover will be the Makers choice.

When you send your cover to your selected partner,
you can choose to be anonymous or reveal your identity ...

But please after receiving your cover, post a pic in this thread and thank your covers Maker.

Now for the boring bits:-

This swap will run for a month from TSP's Anniversary, March 1st to March 31st

You can send your cushion to your partner anytime from the beginning of the Swap
but please make sure you have posted by the end of the first week in April.

Postage will be the responsibility of the Maker and cushion inners will be the responsibility of the Recipient.

Everyone is encouraged to participate wherever in the world they may be,
but please be aware that your chosen recipient may be in another country.

If you specifically do not want the small extra cost this would involve please make me aware and I will try my best to ensure you are partnered with a participant in your own country.

To register for The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second:-

Please post in this thread with your colour preferences and pm Iminei with your address.
Your address will only be shared with TSP admins and your partnered TSP'er .

Deadline for registering will be midnight on the 28th February 2019.

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 18, 2019, 10:08:46 AM

I'm so pleased The Darkside is getting a much needed shake up and boost........ especially as I'm in a sort of mindfugging limbo at the moment.
My last effort was such that @Ellabella took drastic steps to get rid of it :devil: so this one will be a superior being 0_0
I'd prefer bright colours ( any but green :x but anything is acceptable as my hopefully new house has many rooms :D
Looking forward to this..... come on peeps.....please join in :sew: :sew:

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on February 18, 2019, 17:14:39 PM

Ha 0_0 The last time I couldn't, but this time, I am in !!! :D :D

I will send you @Iminei my address, because I am not sure, if you know, where I live (https://www.quiltfriend.de/images/smilies/rotflol.gif)

And please, choose Lowena for me, I want to send her something :x :sew: GREEN (https://www.quiltfriend.de/images/smilies/runner.gif)

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 18, 2019, 17:18:50 PM

:devil: @Sakar :fish: :fish:

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Efemera on February 18, 2019, 18:45:03 PM

I would have ...but not a cushion cover.

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on February 18, 2019, 19:44:06 PM

I'm in.

As for colours, surprise me. It will be for my sewing room which is very neutral at the moment, wood floor and pale pinky cream walls. The only real colour is a certain green cactus 0_0

@Lowena, don't worry, it survived!!!! I unpacked a box of soft furnishings that had been taken by the cleaning team and guess what I found. :devil: hee hee.

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: crafter on February 18, 2019, 21:32:21 PM

I'll have a go. I'm an experienced cushion maker but not an experience quilter.

Either:
Cream, duck egg (or hues of turquoise), with maybe a splash of mustard
Or:
Orange, black, tropical green with a bit of white.

Oh, and I hate hexagons! :D

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 18, 2019, 21:39:55 PM

Hexagons are banned in the darkside! :devil:

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on February 18, 2019, 21:53:10 PM

I love hexagons. Just as well I haven't got time to enter...

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on February 18, 2019, 21:55:51 PM

My piecing experience is a grand total of one BOM from 2017 and I've never done applique... but I'd love to join in if you'll have me! It'll be great to have the motivation to go back to the dark side to learn some new techniques and I loved the Secret Santa.
My room is blues and greys (bedspread is white with big grey swirls, curtains are pale blue, and existing cushion covers are Liberty Kussman in the blue colourway with grey backing) and I struggle a bit with things that have a lot of bold contrasting colours.

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Renegade Sewist on February 19, 2019, 02:45:07 AM

I'll need to watch from the wings. March is already overbooked. :S

You all are a funny lot. 0_0

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 19, 2019, 07:57:32 AM

Ok,

@Lowena @Sakar @crafter @Sonatine @Ellabella you are all enrolled!

@Efemera .... ????? Not a cushion cover ?

@Acorn ..... Are you sure ?????

Cmon, Cmon, Roll up, Roll up, you know how much fun we had last time ....

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 19, 2019, 08:16:29 AM

Last time I did this I nearly had two nervous breakdowns! Can I cope again?!?!?!?!

HELL YEAH!

C'mon @Cheesecake. You know you want to. :devil:

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on February 19, 2019, 09:04:18 AM

Quote from: Iminei on February 18, 2019, 21:39:55 PM

Hexagons are banned in the darkside! :devil:

Since when?
My first efforts at patchwork, when I didn't lnow any better, were made with six sided pieces!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on February 19, 2019, 09:11:07 AM

OK sign me up.

The cushion I receive will live in the conservatory so neutrals with lots of ultramarine/royal blue please.

Not sure yet what techniques I'll use, I might have a go at something different. If it happens to be me instead of Saker who's paired with Lowena, well I've got plenty of green fabric too. :ninja:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 19, 2019, 09:59:14 AM

:devil: :devil: @BrendaP
A word to the wise peeps........ anything :x may be lost in transit between here and Norfolk........ just saying ;)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Manuela on February 19, 2019, 12:01:55 PM

Hmm, I’m tempted to jon in .... need to think about it.

Title: Re: The Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Efemera on February 19, 2019, 13:04:21 PM

Quote from: Iminei on February 19, 2019, 07:57:32 AM

Ok,

@Lowena @Sakar @crafter @Sonatine @Ellabella you are all enrolled!

@Efemera .... ????? Not a cushion cover ?

@Acorn ..... Are you sure ?????

Cmon, Cmon, Roll up, Roll up, you know how much fun we had last time ....

Hate patchwork cushion covers with a passion...love quilts but not CC. Mug rugs, pot holders, place mats...anything but CC.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 20, 2019, 12:10:33 PM

Here (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/wrenkins/colours/) is my colour board. Any or all combos are acceptable. 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ploshkin on February 20, 2019, 12:35:01 PM

I really enjoyed making and receiving my cushion cover last year but I'm afraid the timing of this one is just too tight for me.
I don't know how long DH's jacket is going to take to get finished and lambing is looming. I am very much hoping to do a Project Linus quilt but there's a lot longer to get that done.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on February 20, 2019, 12:35:09 PM

Quote from: wrenkins on February 20, 2019, 12:10:33 PM

Here (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/wrenkins/colours/) is my colour board. Any or all combos are acceptable. 0_0

There's nothing on that page!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 20, 2019, 12:38:14 PM

Rats! My link works for me, as does yours. :(

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on February 20, 2019, 12:46:06 PM

Hmmmm!

This what the page looks like to me.
[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on February 20, 2019, 13:31:38 PM

I get that screen too. I'm not familiar with the way pinterest works, but do you have privacy settings that say only followers can see your boards, or something like that? I am logged in.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on February 20, 2019, 13:32:58 PM

Oh - scrub that. I'm now following you, and I'm still getting the message that you have no boards. -<

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 20, 2019, 13:34:18 PM

Me three ... -<

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on February 20, 2019, 13:41:08 PM

Ooh - it looks as though when you create a board you can make it secret, so nobody other than you can see it. Information here. (https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/secret-boards?source=secret_create)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 20, 2019, 13:56:02 PM

Ooo... it was a secret! Try that (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/wrenkins/colours/) and see if it works now. :[

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on February 20, 2019, 13:59:20 PM

I can see!!! I can see!!!! It's a miracle!!!!! :P

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 20, 2019, 14:04:38 PM

You're too hard on yourself @Francesca
I could see the link first time :P perhaps because I'm addicted to Pinterest it lets me see everything :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: maliw on February 20, 2019, 14:08:40 PM

Sorry not for me - no time at the moment.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on February 20, 2019, 22:21:15 PM

@wrenkins I can see your colours now.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on February 20, 2019, 22:47:42 PM

I'm a possible -< :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on February 21, 2019, 01:26:57 AM

I'll join in! I'd prefer another American to save on postage, but it's not required.

I'll give some options for colors.

My sewing room comfy chair could use a cushion- colors there are dark red and yellow/gold (not lemon), with some mossy green.

Living room has dusky blues and beige/tan/brown.

Master bedroom will soon be redone in yellows and greys.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on February 21, 2019, 20:03:47 PM

Oh, I knew, I forgot something... the colours!!

I would love to have something contrasting like a bright yellow-orange-red on a black background. Bright green and blue is also okay, but please NO PINK OR VIOLET and no pastels ;)

Quote from: Iminei on February 18, 2019, 08:45:11 AM

Deadline for registering will be midnight on the 28th February 2019.

How many are we already?

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 22, 2019, 10:08:07 AM

We have 8 definites and 2 thinkaboutits ...

C'mon girls, things are supposed to get better and bigger each year ... not smaller! :(

Last year was fun and I think everyone liked what they got (so pleased @Ellabella that your cover was returned safe and sound cos it was wonderful!)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: twopence on February 22, 2019, 10:11:23 AM

I can’t commit to this at the moment as I have year end to do for the charity and the region along with other sewing but I do have a PL quilting the planning.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 22, 2019, 10:18:58 AM

It seems that last year we had six weeks and it ran into April.
March 20th to April 30th
Can we do that again? I don't finish work until the end of March. I understand completely if you don't want to change the dates now but I'd appreciate the extra stressing time. :[

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 22, 2019, 10:27:36 AM

Roll up, roll up peeps!! It's great fun, doesn't have to be perfect to be appreciated, is not overwhelming ( I freak out at the mere mention of zips or buttonholes ) as you can choose your size and fastening.
Moreover it is a good way for Non Darksiders ( perish the thought that they still exist ) to dip their toes in the water.
Come on now... join in.....you know you want to

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 22, 2019, 12:48:00 PM

@Iminei what are your colours?

8) I'm making notes. 8)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 22, 2019, 15:48:45 PM

Ooh @Iminei absolutely adores wishy washy pastels, bland neutrals and old fashioned flowery patterned fabrics :devil:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 22, 2019, 15:56:52 PM

Got it thanks @Lowena.

I'm on it!!! ;)

Wishy washy....tick
Pastels............tick
Neutrals..........tick
Flowery...........tick
Old fashioned...tick

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Pearl on February 22, 2019, 16:13:25 PM

And I'm sure Imi's favourite shape is the hexagon. ;)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 22, 2019, 16:36:17 PM

Hexagon........tick.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 22, 2019, 16:42:04 PM

You're on it @wrenkins I'm sure @Iminei will engineer things so she's paired with you ;)

!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 22, 2019, 17:05:38 PM

@wrenkins .... Start now then, that will give you 5 weeks and having extra time to stress is not so good!

@Lowena ... Im watching you, you lil troublemaker ! :devil:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 22, 2019, 17:10:27 PM

I can't start now. What if I do wee green hexagons and get you or Lowena? I'll just have to woman up and go faster.
I have a plan, just waiting for the colours now. 0_0
ps there will be no hexagons!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on February 22, 2019, 17:14:48 PM

Errrm all the definite participants colours have been highlighted in bold in their posts ...

Oh! Did you assume I was in?

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 22, 2019, 17:45:21 PM

Nooooo but I don't know my ~~victim~~ recipient yet. 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Cheesecake on February 24, 2019, 12:54:13 PM

Glad to see another cushion cover swap, was great last year. Unfortunately I’m too busy to take part this time- daughter arrived a few weeks early (now 2 weeks old). So I still have those cushion cover UFO’s for my sister sat on my sewing table.

Look forward to seeing what everyone makes. :toast:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on February 24, 2019, 13:02:56 PM

Congratulations @Cheesecake. :toast:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on February 24, 2019, 13:05:34 PM

Many congratulations @Cheesecake, that is a valid reason for non participation. :toast:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Greybird on February 24, 2019, 13:26:18 PM

Congratulations from me too!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Pearl on February 24, 2019, 13:54:51 PM

And, me. Congratulations, @Cheesecake . (Any chance of a pic?)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on February 24, 2019, 14:15:00 PM

Congratulation @Cheesecake from me too.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on February 24, 2019, 17:39:59 PM

Congrats @Cheesecake :toast:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: fajita on February 24, 2019, 17:45:55 PM

:drink: congrats, Mummy @Cheesecake :)

((Pass along now, no surreptitious editing going on here, tuneful whistle))

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on February 24, 2019, 17:58:35 PM

Congratulations @Cheesecake - I somehow think your accomplishment surpasses even the most fantastic cushion!! ;)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on February 28, 2019, 23:01:29 PM

Ok I'm in :) my machine will be ready and working for tomorrow. Hope I'm not too late.

My colours are predominantly TEAL - GREY - RED - TURQUOISE - BLACK and anything else but NOT too much ORANGE. Hope this is enough? If you saw any of my photos in the gallery you will see I like lots of colour :)

:snip: :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2019, 09:25:38 AM

OOOh I better get the draw done then!

@Manuela .... Are you in ????

Ok, Im In!!! Colours .... Cream with multiple tints/shades of Ruby Reds or Deep Blue to go with our lounge....

Linky (https://goo.gl/photos/zK56H3upHz4FUaJc6)

I will be pming you all your cushionees later ok?

@ All of you ....
Could you also send me your address in a pm clearly marked cushion cover swap 2019 please Ladies, EVEN if you know I have your address please

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Manuela on March 01, 2019, 11:13:45 AM

No chance @Iminei. Parent consultations, marking and the start of the new university module will keep me occupied in March....

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2019, 11:17:24 AM

No probs Manuella, Right I will get on with the draw then!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 02, 2019, 10:41:13 AM

What happened?

Why's nobody talking?

Everyone must be delighted with their cushionee!?!?!!

I am! 0_0 :toast: :snip: :thread: :sew:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 02, 2019, 11:53:05 AM

I think we are all busy sussing them out :ninja: :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on March 02, 2019, 12:05:30 PM

All I’m saying is my swapee has a lovely colour combination 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 02, 2019, 21:52:20 PM

I've been sorting through fabrics and actually cut out a few strips yesterday, but I've still got a lot of playing around before I settle definitively on what I make.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 03, 2019, 07:57:00 AM

I know what I'm going to do but I am, as usual, fiddling about with what I'm going to do it with. (I'll be down the back of the grammar class with a heap of fabric). :S I've got the red plastic thing out and the black and white photograph thing going. All the gear and no idea!!! 0_0
I have one particular little item that just will not play ball no matter what direction I fussy cut so I may have to take desperate measures. :snip:
The good news is that I seem to have tons of pieces in the appropriate colours which is a miracle in itself since most of my stash appears to be green! :x

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on March 03, 2019, 10:11:36 AM

You’ve got Lowena then :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 03, 2019, 10:12:03 AM

:devil: :D :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on March 03, 2019, 14:31:02 PM

I've got my pattern picked out. I purchased the background fabric. It's not really what I wanted, but the best choice available locally. And the flu hit me this morning, so not much chance of my going out anywhere to buy something different. I need to do some stash digging for my other fabrics, but I think I should have what I need for the rest.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 03, 2019, 15:09:34 PM

Quote from: Ellabella on March 03, 2019, 10:11:36 AM

You’ve got Lowena then :D

SSsssssshhhhhhh!!!!! :o

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 03, 2019, 15:57:46 PM

:P :P :fish: :devil:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on March 03, 2019, 17:46:40 PM

I had a nice sewing day with friends yesterday, and unfortunately my favourite fabric shop visited us with a stand, so I spent .... "some"... money :P

So I had enough fabrics for my ideas and could start with the cushion cover today. The front is already waiting for quilting, the backside is still in progress. :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 03, 2019, 19:04:06 PM

Whaaaaat? Ready to quilt??? :S

Oh my! :o

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on March 03, 2019, 19:52:05 PM

@wrenkins Yes, but just one side.

My "partner" has a colour choice, wish fits my taste and makes it really great fun to plan, to choose, to cut, to sew 0_0 .... When I got the name, I knew right away, which blocks I will make, so it was way to start :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 05, 2019, 09:15:49 AM

Well it's all going terribly well here.
I veh veh carefully did all my calculations 8) (I'm a scientist you know) then I did them all again then I did some hard sums and some adding and subtracting and then set about making my HST squares.
Lovely!
I took my ruler and my rotary cutter and I removed a scant quarter off every single side of every single %^&^% square! I'm just glad I'm not in charge of anything important! :[ Oh wait..... :S
Now they look lovely anyway....though smaller. ;)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 05, 2019, 09:44:21 AM

and if you had never told us ... no one would ever know!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 05, 2019, 10:00:47 AM

Quote from: Iminei on March 05, 2019, 09:44:21 AM

and if you had never told us ... no one would ever know!

...but where's the fun in that? :o
A wise young man once told me 'if you're not prepared to make a fool of yourself, you'll never do anything' and he was right!
I have taken that thought with me through every thing I've ever done/learned flinging myself with gay abandon into ice skating, skiing, snowboarding (black art), wind surfing etc etc...all things you can't practise in front of the mirror in your bedroom! 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 05, 2019, 20:39:55 PM

Well I have decided on the pattern and have made a dummy run to be sure I can do it, cos I never done this technique before :ninja:. Will be checking my stash for suitable fabric and going shopping for fabric :) :) :). :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 05, 2019, 20:50:21 PM

Technique?!?!! Are you going fancy @Lilian? :o :[

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 05, 2019, 21:00:28 PM

@wrenkins Me? fancy 0_0 lol. I'm still quite new to P&Q. Only done very simple patterns and a few blocks. Not so fancy but hopefully it will turn out ok :) :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 06, 2019, 09:52:02 AM

Simple can be just as effective as fancy ... Well I hope my swappee believes in that as I had a brainstorm yesterday and know just what Im going to make.

Now where can I get slime green/turning to puke colour for the background fabric????

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 06, 2019, 09:54:34 AM

Now where can I get slime green/turning to puke colour for the background fabric????

Probably in my stash. There is very little else in fact! :x

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 06, 2019, 16:21:06 PM

Quote from: Iminei on March 06, 2019, 09:52:02 AM

Now where can I get slime green/turning to puke colour for the background fabric????

Ah, so you've got @Lowena as your recipient. I do hope the main pieces are lime and viridian.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 14, 2019, 09:51:36 AM

How are we coming along with this ???? About halfway through the month now .

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 14, 2019, 09:57:59 AM

I am about to start mine today :angel: Has to be done by Sunday as that's when the sewing room / workshop will be packed up and out of bounds :(

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 14, 2019, 10:09:47 AM

I'm coming along splendidly but I've been thrown a slight curve ball so I'll have to juggle my time a little bit. 0_0
Could I just say that I only ever do HSTs for other people. I did them for @Cheesecake last year and I'm doing them for

Spoiler: show

this year. What is wrong with me? They are such a faff and my new(ish) all singing all dancing machine doesn't like too many layers. :[
.....wanders off to fashion a hump jumper from some sticky back plastic and a piece of string....

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 14, 2019, 11:22:08 AM

I'm finding this really tricky. I know what I want to do but I can't find fabric anywhere! I don't do much P+Q so buying in metres doesn't seem sensible, but nowhere round here seems to sell fat quarters. I don't trust my eye for colour enough to buy online without being able to see the fabrics next to each other in person first. My stash is split over two houses so I'm hoping I find something suitable in my other stash this weekend, if not it'll have to be online and hoping for the best.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 14, 2019, 11:32:56 AM

Are you looking for prints, patterns or blenders? @Sonatine

Is it a colour thing you are worried about?

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 14, 2019, 13:53:40 PM

OOoooo @Sonatine here we go. You have stepped off the edge and fallen into the black hole that is stashville. 0_0

What do you need and we'll send it off to "a middle man" to forward to you? 0_0

Don't fret too much about it. I'm a bit concerned about my colours but it's all a bit of a punt. And anyway...we can always redecorate to match! 0_0

Greens anyone?!?!?!? :x

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 14, 2019, 14:49:57 PM

@Iminei I have to admit I'm not really sure what those words mean :S Although from lurking in the darkside I can sort of get what they're describing, I'm not sure what their different uses are. I know the colours that I want to use, I'm just worried about different shades / tones / patterns looking odd together because I don't have much of an eye for colour and wouldn't do anything remotely contrasting normally.

I think the bigger fabric shop in my home town will cut in 25cm lengths, and has quite a big range of cottons, would that still be useable rather than fat quarters? I'm sure there must be somewhere in London that I've missed but most of the fabric shops here seem to be dress fabric. If all else fails my stash growing a bit isn't the worst thing to happen :angel:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: StitchinTime on March 14, 2019, 16:01:40 PM

The Village Haberdashery (https://thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk/pages/london-shop) is in West Hampstead and has a range of quilting fabrics (as well as lots of other goodies to tempt you).

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 14, 2019, 16:06:23 PM

My contribution is now quilted so just the zip and the joining together of back and front to do.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 14, 2019, 16:44:53 PM

@Sonatine

If you are using a patterned fabric or a fabric with different colours/tones in it ..
Look on the selvage and check the colour dots out.
Any fabrics in those colours will go with your main fabric.

Choosing the fabrics for any project is usually the hardest part as everyone here will tell you but if you can get to a shop the staff there should be able and willing to help you.

Any good fabric shop should be willing to cut lengths from 10cm, if not fat quarters which is 50 cm x Half wof .

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 14, 2019, 19:08:30 PM

I finally got the fabrics I wanted and cut out all the pieces for the front yesterday - all set for a morning sewing, which I did. Then come to the last and biggest pieces and found I had cut them 1/4 inch too big, so cut off the extra and sewed them up ready to put the front together only to find the bigger pieces were now too small! (Forgot I had scaled the pattern up and cut them correctly the first time) (Have i got enough fabric left to re-cut them????) Phew yes, I managed to recut them. I now have a nice lot of ready stitched pieces to use on something else. :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 14, 2019, 19:13:22 PM

Been there, done that!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 14, 2019, 19:34:25 PM

Got the Tshirt ... 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 14, 2019, 20:10:22 PM

Dunno what you're on about. I cut mine perfectly first time.

Then I cut them all again...... to the right size! :S

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on March 14, 2019, 21:54:09 PM

Sewing's half done on mine. I had to set it aside to do some paid work, but I'll be back at it this weekend.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 16, 2019, 15:21:42 PM

Just over two weeks to go til your cushion covers should be posted Girls ...

How are you all doing ???

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 16, 2019, 17:11:29 PM

Home now after this afternoon's meeting, so apart from making something to eat the evening is mine to do whatever, I should get the cushion cover finished and ready for the post on Monday.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 16, 2019, 20:00:54 PM

I've chosen my fabrics :D one has had to come from Doughty's - I'd never been on their website before and oh my goodness what a lot of beautiful fabric. I managed to resist temptation though and only buy what I needed for this cushion cover but it was difficult, even for a non-quilter. I'm hoping it arrives quickly and then I can get going next week. I'm also hoping that the first attempt goes well enough that there doesn't need to be a second one!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on March 16, 2019, 20:18:13 PM

Quote from: Iminei on March 16, 2019, 15:21:42 PM

Just over two weeks to go til your cushion covers should be posted Girls ...

How are you all doing ???

Mine left Austria yesterday :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 16, 2019, 22:55:12 PM

Mine is now finished and only has to be packed up and taken to the post office on Monday.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: crafter on March 16, 2019, 23:24:04 PM

Oh dear, I've not started yet. I will start it tomorrow. I think I am overthinking it a bit, or is it procrastination. :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: fajita on March 17, 2019, 00:17:27 AM

...proCrafternation....

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 17, 2019, 09:30:44 AM

@Sonatine Doughtys have an incredible customer service team ... or the Marvellous Mail Order Maidens as I call them.

Mickey help identify the closest matching batik to a load of yardage I bought, (it must have been at least 3 years ago if not 4, and you know how batik batch dyes change) for the Murder, Mystery Quiltalongathon Im doing .... waited until a new batch was in to get the best possible match and remembered to call me after it came in . Upshot was the original two cut pieces (as its for separate blocks it doesnt matter) were the best fit ... she called at lunchtime and the goodies were on my door the next morning... you wont be waiting long!

Here the new fabric in the middle of the existing batch made into blocks ... Spot the difference???

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QPp6lJN1lReHPwhuF5NDW92DHhLHVYD88JRterUKNIcF2A_P1XtZwtR0o5vgZ22BOclipEChtgh_G1RJuh4dlGvBuPVTcG2pi8tI9Q9h6RgWJtRvHUnohLhr8jpuS8UH6QVFQ83P8Hm_ReaMQbXqkU8795Y_I6Yb2CG2kXwZwPvwHdvaenxrafigAYwap3LlpnQOWnWJX0xEP7QJl_l5Aleqqqq6kKudmLewTDlo-C_6c98_Zcdh7Mg4HnRgzrMNQO62CujaZ06bVj0e7GUFaMN4o_NAkkdLSma3hBJF2UF_DakS0KdEYXJF5C1wjWbuQ7Z7TuWBv4uer4GCJ4RzrisiI4PR68Lwz-05DGG3ZLvwENlEUL4XVGtiu5C_phqCUvwG_fjI7GTPrzmhu3wKOfynKJYIZMiRUuIxmXvOgCKnZo1c16y0NvgX6aOPcBtHBwz-NQDcjJ9-ho4V5vJpdDLUtd4UvsVbw6Oyy7F9eCrNOcZ-pVPA5Vxsp5zcwVB8kbXwTkVqTxoXhsCdjbLMJbk2_ogazoKZG6VQYyWwL13qaeRqf-en_MSAApQopSHNN_TgQDmJUv86pbAvxzp2VHdnHlNTTknEvgMg9o2kpFbAim9P6mQPiS1iXeW6Q75Q6E1NZOSL2i8fkt6kyrosW0gYUC7sbqDVSewUkoa4TlBXmlyalv22SlesFNSRzpmuIaOV_mec4Z0_zKEwLk0=w578-h774-no)

linky (https://photos.app.goo.gl/2Q2ykqjMMT16228M7)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 17, 2019, 10:03:13 AM

@Sonatine I both agree and disagree with my friend @Iminei
Doughty's are brilliant and their customer service is second to none :)
Sometimes their orders take ages ( well, several days ) to arrive :( They always take at least 3 or 4 days and when one is used to Amazon Prime, that's a long time :(
I haven't started my cushion but it's only the middle of the month :P

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 17, 2019, 12:45:34 PM

I finished my 'top' yesterday and I'm ~~mostly~~ pleased with it. I have lost a couple of tiny points in the making up but considering I pushed myself well out of my comfort zone, it's not too bad. :[ The self imposed pressure is because it's for someone else. I don't want them to open it and be disappointed. :\
Next comes the quilting. Oh dear! Keep It Simple methinks. :) I don't know why I do this to myself. Yes I do. It makes me do hard stuff that I wouldn't normally try.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 17, 2019, 15:34:21 PM

Quote from: wrenkins on March 17, 2019, 12:45:34 PM

I finished my 'top' yesterday and I'm ~~mostly~~ pleased with it. I have lost a couple of tiny points in the making up but considering I pushed myself well out of my comfort zone, it's not too bad. :[ The self imposed pressure is because it's for someone else. I don't want them to open it and be disappointed. :\
Next comes the quilting. Oh dear! Keep It Simple methinks. :) I don't know why I do this to myself. Yes I do. It makes me do hard stuff that I wouldn't normally try.

I am the same @wrenkins because it's for someone else I want it to be a good a possible. :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 17, 2019, 17:24:04 PM

Keep it Simple is excellent advice ... nothing wrong with parallel lines or cross hatching or dot to dot quilting either!

Trace the design on your cover and see what your fingers tell you x

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 17, 2019, 17:41:31 PM

Oh @Iminei I do love your faith and positivity. 0_0 My fingers tell me nothing and 'stitching in the ditch' would be akin to FMQ with the side steps and detours. 0_0
I'll put the wadding on and see what suggests itself...if anything. It'll probably be stitching 'over a bit' because I'm vaguely following a picture in a magazine and that's what they did.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 17, 2019, 21:38:00 PM

I think theres nothing at all wrong with stitching walking foots width away from any seam line ... whats not to like ???

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on March 17, 2019, 23:35:56 PM

What Imi says!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on March 18, 2019, 12:11:39 PM

That's it!! I do most of my quilting like this :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 18, 2019, 13:09:22 PM

It's done! For better or worse.
All I have to do now is make it into a cushion cover! Sounds a bit like dressmaking to me. :S
Sits down to do more thinking... :drink:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 18, 2019, 17:02:16 PM

I've made my panel and am currently quilting it and having an absolute ball!!!
Making it into the cushion could be challenging but we'll see.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 18, 2019, 18:19:24 PM

Mine has been packed and will be posted in the morning :angel:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 18, 2019, 18:24:33 PM

Quote from: Lowena on March 18, 2019, 18:19:24 PM

Mine has been packed and will be posted in the morning :angel:

Wow @Lowena youre on the ball, mine isn't near finished yet :ninja: :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 18, 2019, 18:43:20 PM

Ah, @Lilian I have to pack everything away tomorrow so won't be able to sew fro a couple of months :( so it had to be done. he Linus quilt won't be started before June :|

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 18, 2019, 19:36:45 PM

Quote from: Lowena on March 18, 2019, 18:43:20 PM

Ah, @Lilian I have to pack everything away tomorrow so won't be able to sew fro a couple of months :( so it had to be done. he Linus quilt won't be started before June :|

Oh yes @Lowena you're moving house :) good luck!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 18, 2019, 19:45:44 PM

Mine is all packed up ready to post, but I haven't been out today so it didn't get posted! It should go tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 19, 2019, 09:11:23 AM

and @Lilian youve had other things to think about too; now thats done .... youre all ready to go ;) !!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 19, 2019, 13:08:38 PM

My final fabric arrived in the post today, I got everything ironed and ready to start, then I realised I don't have a cutting mat here.

:S

I promise I'll manage to start this eventually...

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 19, 2019, 13:42:45 PM

@Iminei I don't believe it! I cut them wrong again :o more fabric should arrive tomorrow. I have most of it done, just waiting on delivery lol. :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 19, 2019, 17:48:54 PM

Just a quick qustion. Are we all going to post the covers on a set date? :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 19, 2019, 18:27:55 PM

Hope not @Lilian because I posted mine today 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 19, 2019, 18:32:49 PM

Quote from: Lowena on March 19, 2019, 18:27:55 PM

Hope not @Lilian because I posted mine today 0_0

Oh, I thought if we see when someone has posted and then we get one in the post, the secret is out. I know we will divulge at some point though :ninja: :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 19, 2019, 20:57:02 PM

Mine went out today too!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 20, 2019, 07:39:48 AM

I've gone all off piste!!!!!!
I was working merrily from stash and it was going well but most of my stash pieces are small and I needed a bigger piece for the back. Preferably one without little shapes cut out of it. :S
Off I went to look and picked some. That was easy. Fits in with my background...perfick!
But wait!
Surely if I was going to do that then some should appear on the front to tie it all in. The front is now complete!!! What to do?!?!?!?! -<
I ordered something!
Let's just say that it will either be a hit or a miss! I can't see any middle ground with this. I'm going to back it in Marmite!!!! :o
It hasn't arrived yet and when it does I might hate it and go back to plan No 936 but at the moment we're going off piste and far into the woods!!!! 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 20, 2019, 08:17:16 AM

Piece the backing @wrenkins ...not itty bitty lil pieces just strips?

These cushions ~~will be winging their way to my lucky, lucky swappee shortly~~ ..only kidding 0_0 ,
they were made for the lil boy I looked after who adored Dora ....

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/64eQlgtqM8BfRt_Y09cpX67B0iq4-DLfZb79H-xDrSgft7Tw9KVjxdiQOwmEL2eV7WumGzRnvTinlwA7zwLpeVe7ruCTTVgW80o9-fAL6IAh8_JJmrBnXkWsIS7wkH_E8lSmvEs6LDMGgxNAKgApDyoEVCPnFfOGm8HcqwnCRx5VIF1jel-FiSn8ddzZ60u_fsY_SgfflgbwVdUtWw44AmIxbuOoqHGF4XJRLTbT55j_rNabe1UEyuk3z9Cg1pXGZ4Mfpq6Pe1H-vVlO6dcDCT0-Z0nTFwR9khjYBmfjcMM9BSczOkqvucROEvh5otWhfBfnVKI2QVu42i7ww67IMYp3w4hdFz4-6nRRtE6HdNcCA0zuIolx60rMH1uy_v9zwLeH8f7bL4YCXGS2fgr5kIHXor2p1Nc_5KXw1zh8oH-ZJrJBDNE9LQHrq2A2QqIozcdGbDgnDEnRnZjczNy0xA9XnxUGDpg9l5GWrSqb_uBe2Vh9v1EsW9lXhzhKGVg4cRaNjm54V7BZcgR44bz8s3Izv_kl4S5TS3Uk0S-ow8-t3RYoawDzjomaf4g-mPX3jIXyJSfLasIhI41MNTRYgsmQxWa93eKZoI6r3SRlZRuEMsTjDgMc4trXfaF4UGuYERnLm6wajoo6dpD2wMqpceJj=w1127-h717-no)

But I hadn't enough for the backing in the light purple, so I took a colour that I thought went and pieced the simplest envelope back!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4kQuEP1IXgNYchasdxzUtCVEAbjsgMg5uwdJ9Bp7Ok9G53QH9IFzn5innai3eL9sLt5u4HrFX5quvh_UsYyww1zVlasC5S43xUduKiRcsDzRwyqroD203uzBUOVuRJnoQUARwIEpFD2Y8EZNeQYmY594P29enaBdhDHoMHUfvHT8OfSkpl6urdeEY3K0-xPkZH3twX72aYQhg7QDVUvckeFHkuE7WcGddXoJuxWTsFW-A0wRVttkvCQBLNeAIM_pAVVNCwMDZOha38juW6MK-cOIYZYVG2dYP8XEJzRsiCHAbLA10xi9foZ33aPkz1k06BsQJci5PiN4wZ3i3JXZfLCrvc5GRROH8zkXCUOJah1pGJjeqb0GLmlbIkfRGkxI8fi-fSAa6TfrC7QOG10NqqQ5471ihjHsa4MQIVvLoo2OJ-Xsr_-vDaM3OL3j-Jc5xFSZn5iavhOaefPLiPz2bLAPYgQeqe1qquiMVyBNMaySZcaECjuyteSQTH9sCowi5DAoI0ZWKhV3rX9nYp8PQoZBweFvqKdau45Z91Sr6nQDG1_gj79K1U26zwu1R85nTcTlSXSEj7iQVMagjMoUkFKwSoVRz-PWu5mTQKGjGuxxPxx-MUOzdLCE5v6gHySSMSZcVN_vOlqnDEUFvU5yMMx=w1027-h717-no)

linky1 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/7vo5KGTzakRkgS5n9)
linky2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/y9rMFYNwQQUswyiy9)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 20, 2019, 08:39:04 AM

I did think about that @Iminei and I'm doing it for another project absolutely NOT because I accidentally ordered 1/4m and not a FQ. Definitely not.
I've ordered it already so we'll see what it looks like. (Might be naff) :S
I appear to have left my comfort zone faaaaar behind!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 20, 2019, 10:57:54 AM

Update!
received an email this morning saying that my 'Marmite' is out of stock (back order blah blah...) so I emailed them to cancel my order. I'm on a deadline here you know!
Phew. I can order something a bit more ~~mainstream~~ ~~ordinary~~ ~~normal~~ tasteful.
I then received another, slightly snippy, email telling me that it wasn't out of stock and would be dispatched today.
I sent them.

ORDER ****** - ITEM(S) OUT OF STOCK

Unfortunately, one or more items are currently out of stock. This may cause a slight delay in your delivery. Please accept our apologies and rest assured that we are working hard to rectify this.

Sorry. I assumed that this meant out of stock.

I did say thank you though. :\ Can't stand snippy bu$$ers!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 20, 2019, 15:39:29 PM

I'm done!!!!! :D :D :D

and to be honest I loove it ... I'll have to keep the resolve to get it packed and to the P.O !

Seriously tho' I do hope ~~Low~~ the recipient likes it as much as I do ... and the green backing was a master stroke after I ran out of the background colour!

Spoiler: show

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 20, 2019, 15:58:18 PM

:S :o :S :o

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 20, 2019, 17:34:12 PM

I saw Iminei's spoiler pic about half an hour ago, it's vanished now!
Methinks she sets a time limit on her piccies and after that they self-destruct. :devil:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 20, 2019, 17:37:49 PM

The postman delivered this today 0_0
[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

The TR postcode together with the fact that the fleur de lis motifs are hand embroidered makes me think that the maker would really have preferred to have made it using GREEN fabrics.

Thank you

Spoiler: show

It's lovely 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 20, 2019, 18:50:04 PM

So glad it meets with your approval @BrendaP and I'm pleased you like it. Thank you for your kind words ( not the bit about :devil:'s colour :P )

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 20, 2019, 20:31:32 PM

I finally cut the pieces correctly at last! It should be finished in a few days, just waiting on the zip. phew!

I have been so excited to be making a cushion cover, I completely forgot I would be receiving one :o!

It arrived today, I've been out all day and it was lying on the mat when I came in. I am delighted with it :), thank you! You got my colours down to a tee and I really like the various animal patterns :). Photo to follow when I've put a cushion pad in it. :vintage:

Spoiler: show

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 20, 2019, 21:22:49 PM

Quote from: Lilian on March 20, 2019, 20:31:32 PM

I finally cut the pieces correctly at last! It should be finished in a few days, just waiting on the zip. phew!

I have been so excited to be making a cushion cover, I completely forgot I would be receiving one :o!

It arrived today, I've been out all day and it was lying on the mat when I came in. I am delighted with it :), thank you! You got my colours down to a tee and I really like the various animal patterns :). Photo to follow when I've put a cushion pad in it. :vintage:

Spoiler: show
Thanks Brenda, it is gorgeous!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on March 21, 2019, 01:04:42 AM

I'm finishing the quilting on mine tonight. Should be on it's way in a couple days. It has to cross a big pond, so it needs plenty of travel time.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 21, 2019, 07:27:57 AM

Stop stop stop!
I was well ahead of the game and now you're all sending and receiving!!!! :o
I'm afraid piecing plans were developing in bed last night (like they do...). The Marmite will have to be carefully considered and there may be changes made. :loveit:
I'm like you @Lilian. I'm so concerned about my cushionee that I forget there's a cushioner out there sending one to me! 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 21, 2019, 08:36:43 AM

I think its wonderful that they are starting to trickle in ...

Dont you worry @wrenkins and @Lilian the brief was to have POSTED your cushion by the end of the month,
theres still TEN days to go!

The Great TSP Cushion Cover Swap the Second 2019 Gallery (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdhdM5xt6UTEs3eT9)

I wonder when Dominoes open ???

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 22, 2019, 18:49:02 PM

The Marmite's here! I hate it. :ninja: I was hmming and hawing when I suddenly realised that it looked like an ironing board cover. 0_0

THE END.

Tomorrow there will be some quick thinking and some slow doing... 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 22, 2019, 19:44:14 PM

Lots of time Hon ... dont worry!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 22, 2019, 20:25:11 PM

Hopefully mine will de done in the next few days. Just finished quilting the front, now waiting for the zip to arrive :) :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 23, 2019, 07:56:09 AM

The Marmite's here! I hate it. :ninja: I was hmming and hawing when I suddenly realised that it looked like an ironing board cover. 0_0

THE END.

Good decision W ... now didn't I hear yu say sometime ago that you needed a new ironing board cover ????

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 23, 2019, 08:02:50 AM

Unfortunately not Im and anyway it would be MOST unsuitable! :S

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: BrendaP on March 23, 2019, 08:55:19 AM

IIRC @Iminei was once planning on making a patchwork ironing board cover - until it was pointed out that all the seams in patchwork don't make for a nice smooth surface :fish:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on March 23, 2019, 10:51:29 AM

WHO HOO :D :P :loveit: 0_0

Mine arrived yesterday and as soon as I started to unwrap it and saw that lovely green batik on the back I knew I’d won the lottery.

Beautiful piecing and appliqué but the quilting and machine embroidery is inspired.

Even though the colours were picked for my sewing room I would love to keep it in the sitting room but the thought of two small boys playing around it doesn’t bear thinking about so it is safe upstairs with me.

Thank you so much Imi, it makes me smile every time I see it.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ploshkin on March 23, 2019, 11:59:21 AM

Oh my, that is one classy cushion.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 23, 2019, 19:23:50 PM

Wow, it's lovely! :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on March 23, 2019, 22:08:24 PM

Absolutely gorgeous @Iminei

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 25, 2019, 08:31:46 AM

Thank you and exceptionally easy to piece too.

Anyhow, 7 days left to get your covers made and off to their new homes ... so exciting to see them coming in!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 25, 2019, 10:14:53 AM

@Iminei now I have mastered machine blanket stitching :angel: I might try an appliqued cushion..... but straight lines only methinks ;)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 25, 2019, 17:02:07 PM

Do remember, when you receive your cushion cover to post a pic and thank its creator please!
Peeps get worried that they havent arrived if they dont hear back!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 26, 2019, 12:24:48 PM

Thank you @wrenkins for the package I received today - the cushion cover is stunning and absolutely perfect colours for my room, I love it! And thank you for the beautiful bracelet you included, I can't stop holding it up to the light to watch the way the blue flashes through the grey.
Here's a photo of the cushion cover on my duvet to show how well it goes:
[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
:loveit:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: annieeg on March 26, 2019, 12:50:14 PM

@Sonatine
Lovely cushion cover - doesn't @wrenkins do beautiful work!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 26, 2019, 12:51:47 PM

Oh good news! That was quick...I only posted it yesterday.
It all looks terribly grown up until you notice the donkeys and the tea-pot! 0_0
I'm so glad you like it.

(In my defence, I needed 20 different fabrics :[ The tea-pot had to stay!)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ploshkin on March 26, 2019, 13:07:04 PM

Now I'm looking for donkeys and teapots. I've found the donkeys but can't see a teapot anywhere :)
It's lovely btw

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 26, 2019, 13:10:46 PM

Me too, donkey located but no teapot -<

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 26, 2019, 13:22:13 PM

0_0 I fussy cut to get the least obvious. It seems to have worked. :ninja: There was very nearly a yellow one! ><

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 26, 2019, 13:33:45 PM

@wrenkins I'm never without a cup of tea and the cushions I've already got have little horses making up the pattern so even the more novelty fabrics have ended up being really well suited!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 26, 2019, 13:47:39 PM

Cant see donkeys or teapots ...

All I see is a completely fantastic cushion and myself writing a memo to make sure you're my gifter next time around!

Fabulous Wrenkies!!!!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 26, 2019, 14:15:43 PM

Quote from: Sonatine on March 26, 2019, 13:33:45 PM

@wrenkins I'm never without a cup of tea and the cushions I've already got have little horses making up the pattern so even the more novelty fabrics have ended up being really well suited!

I know! I did my research. 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 26, 2019, 17:43:09 PM

Beautiful work @wrenkins, really gorgeous!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on March 26, 2019, 20:51:06 PM

Mine finally went into the mail today. I hope it flies across the pond quickly!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: crafter on March 26, 2019, 22:59:51 PM

WOW! Look at what I received. Absolutely beautiful and matches my conservatory perfectly. Thank you @Sakar

(https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6556.0;attach=14389;image)

Mine will go into the post on Friday when the Post Office is next in town.

C

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Renegade Sewist on March 27, 2019, 06:31:35 AM

...orange and black and acid green and all Hallowe'en looking??? I am so jealous @crafter . I'm going to need to steal Sakar's design.

Mutters something to self about doing this next year...

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 27, 2019, 06:36:05 AM

Beautiful colour choices there Sakar, Bravo !

The album (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdhdM5xt6UTEs3eT9) is filling up nicely now, remember clicking on the i icon brings up details

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Puzzler on March 27, 2019, 08:33:07 AM

I am in admiration of your beautiful cushions, clever Darksiders. :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: annieeg on March 27, 2019, 08:52:43 AM

I, also, greatly admire the skill and patience of the Darksiders.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on March 27, 2019, 12:51:01 PM

Hi @crafter I am glad you liked the cushion cover. I worried a bit because the batiks are really very bright and colourful. I am sorry that the "black" is more brown than black, but that's the darkest black wich I could get in that short time.

@Renegade Sewist Just steal, it's not really my design, I stole the idea from Oakshot Fabrics (you know @Iminei ? ;))

In truth I prefer the "other" side, because there is no really backside on this cover. Maybe @crafter will show us a pic too. Then you can steal both sides, Renegade Sewist :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sheilago on March 27, 2019, 19:15:40 PM

What gorgeous cushions! Have pinned them away for future copying/ inspiration! :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 28, 2019, 09:11:41 AM

Right Ladies ... Just three more days to get your covers finished and in the post!!!

Really looking forward to seeing lots of pics as they arrive now ....

So far we had beautiful covers from Sakar, Wrenkies, Iminei, Brenda and Lowena ... So 5 to go (and I know one of those has a long way to travel)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on March 28, 2019, 10:01:27 AM

Mine is all done but I can’t get to the post office until Sat but it will go in time (just) :S

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: crafter on March 28, 2019, 12:09:05 PM

The back of @Sakar 's cushion. See how well it goes with my candle holder.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 29, 2019, 10:09:27 AM

I think this might be the last patchwork thing I make, I'm finding the cutting out horrible. I can't square up my fabric, every time I try I end up making it wonky in the other direction no matter how carefully I make a right angle and then I just slowly shred the fabric. Argh! It's so frustrating. Is there a way to cut the pieces without using a rotary cutter and quilting ruler? I have all day tomorrow to get the sewing done but I really need to get the cutting out done today - I'm about halfway through now.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2019, 10:37:07 AM

I wish we were nearer hon, I could sort you out! :devil:

How do you cut the pieces for your wonderful clothes? Do you use sheers or a RC ????
Pm me and I will try and help you.

Imi
xxx

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 29, 2019, 10:43:30 AM

@Sonatine I recently made a quilt top where the pieces were nearly all different sizes. I made a template for each which took a while but it was worth it. I drew round with a very light pencil and cut with shears. The whole process was much more time consuming than stack and whack with a cutter but it was the only way. :S
My templates were cereal box weight card. I moaned a lot of the time about the fiddling but now I'm considering doing another one similar! ><

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 29, 2019, 11:04:31 AM

@Iminei @wrenkins thanks, I just had a sudden burst of self confidence and cracked on and got another colour cut, so I've only got a few pieces left to go now. I'm fine once I've got the initial straight edge, it's just getting it that's difficult, probably because I've got an A4 cutting mat and 4.5" square ruler...
For clothes I draw around the pieces and cut with shears, but there's a much big margin of error!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2019, 12:10:25 PM

Hie thee hence to an Emporia and buy thyself a 24 x 6 ruler, Wench!

Now I understand your problem! Wish I could square your fabrics/cut your pieces for you ... Where do you live??
(thinking a trip out could be fun on such a fine day)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 29, 2019, 12:14:16 PM

I never bother too much. I just splat the ruler down and cut :| I can't be doing with a 24" ruler, too long to be manageable ( shh.. don't tell @Iminei ) I have one but never use it. I have a 6.5" square and a 12" square with cutting slots and they do me fine.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2019, 12:18:53 PM

I can't be doing with a 24" ruler, too long to be manageable ( shh.. don't tell @Iminei ) I have one but never use it

As part of your decluttering/house move you could send that to Sonatine then Lowena!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on March 29, 2019, 13:36:06 PM

I could, but doubt it would survive the post, it's so unwieldy. OH is wondering about how to transport my huge cutting mat and we only have a bit of bubble wrap left :|

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2019, 13:49:41 PM

Ill send you some and Sonatines address Low :devil:
or you could send it to me and I'll package and post it on ????

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 29, 2019, 16:53:43 PM

I have managed, with some ado, to flip flop my 24" x 6" ruler hither and thither for years and two weeks ago I just lost the bap and splashed out on a 12" X 6" non slip jobby. Oh yes!!! Lovely. There is still a place for the big girl but for waving about the smaller one is much better. Less likely to have yer eye out!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 29, 2019, 17:21:08 PM

I agree ... I snaffled a 12 x 6 from Stitchintime at a very good price last year and it is wonderful when the 24 x 6 is too unwieldy ... However when cutting strips of yardage only the 24 x 6 will do!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: StitchinTime on March 29, 2019, 17:42:21 PM

I have a Fiskars 24” folding ruler (https://www.fiskars.co.uk/products/Creating/Cutting-Mats-Rotary-Cutters-Rulers/acrylic-folding-ruler-6-x-24-1023902) - great for storage and for travelling.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 29, 2019, 17:44:51 PM

Quote from: StitchinTime on March 29, 2019, 17:42:21 PM

I have a Fiskars 24” folding ruler (https://www.fiskars.co.uk/products/Creating/Cutting-Mats-Rotary-Cutters-Rulers/acrylic-folding-ruler-6-x-24-1023902) - great for storage and for travelling.

Well some people are just fancy! ;) 0_0
I have toyed with the idea of a folding cutting mat. Any thoughts? As Lowe says, they really are unwieldy.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 30, 2019, 08:39:13 AM

I was very lucky to be gifted this ....

(https://d3at71ghfqf560.cloudfront.net/php/image.php/450/450/graphics/00000001/OG2103.jpg)

as a thank you for taking a lady to Midsomer quilting last year and find it wonderful for when I dont want to unpack the ~~sweatshop~~ ironing board in the corner to press a block or cut something .... and who knows if I ever go to a workshop again Im sure it will be extra useful.

Its the larger one which I was confidently told you can just close on your half made blocks and take away with you and indeed once when I was searching for an HST I was sure I had already made ... I found it, days later inside it!

But isnt this a lil off topic now???

Where are those last few cushion covers???
Do remember you need to post pics of your wonderful cushion covers when they get to you!!!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on March 30, 2019, 08:41:30 AM

Pic's disappeared @Iminei :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: b15erk on March 30, 2019, 09:03:52 AM

If I remember rightly, Debbie Shore did a tutorial for a folding/portable one of these.

Must go have a look see...

Jessie

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on March 30, 2019, 14:09:07 PM

Right Ladies, back on topic ...

You have one more day of sewing for the cushion covers and then its off to the Post Office you go on Monday!

Avril est Arrivee !!!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on March 30, 2019, 14:12:55 PM

Posted, phew ;)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on March 30, 2019, 14:15:25 PM

Quote from: b15erk on March 30, 2019, 09:03:52 AM

If I remember rightly, Debbie Shore did a tutorial for a folding/portable one of these.

Must go have a look see...

Jessie

If you find it, will you please share the link?

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on March 30, 2019, 15:10:22 PM

Quote from: WendyW on March 30, 2019, 14:15:25 PM

If you find it, will you please share the link?

@WendyW Do you mean this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7UUzjNds_s

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on March 30, 2019, 20:32:24 PM

Yes, thank you, @Lilian

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: supergran on March 30, 2019, 20:58:39 PM

If you don't already have a staple gun and a glue gun it's probably cheaper to just buy the double sided mat. Laura at Sew Very Easy has a youtube video on a double sided pressing mat without using staples or glue guns. You might be able to modify it to make a cutting side as well though.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on March 31, 2019, 09:14:23 AM

Finally finished and ready to go in the post on Monday! :sew:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: crafter on April 01, 2019, 15:11:37 PM

Posted 1st class this morning. :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 01, 2019, 16:16:16 PM

Mine is posted already :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 02, 2019, 06:33:46 AM

Its Tuesday 2nd April and I hope we have all posted our cushion covers off to our lucky giftees!

Remember when you receive your cover do post a pic or two to let your gifter know it arrived safely, thank you x

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 02, 2019, 12:50:41 PM

Its here! its here!!!

My lovely Lovely cushion cover arrived this morning and I LOVE it <3

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3CruaSvAd5KInSIX7KjPLDR2rdf0UFtvDMkQ9ay6-wxSYNivtDyBp4mCgbzDiCkD69a4q2jR0T013Fzg2GpQM_SW9FvUN9O8fz4aOW_S9es1depibDI1ki92BZw-VZrvqsPYmMleRWSP65Edqt3gLUH_QFHhfrOdlSGRJobFcwARSCJ6sS7w3AUwHWSfKZ6MgnlU6uQE0gF-c7rdfSiGabLx3xlvlNRkQ_beNRacicqI39VkYHfGtJLsmPUoJGMUapnYEcope4Wt0uC6CZMljjEbQIQZ6Kkw5U2eVj2l3h7qu1hYXS9QepMZQJQG1FTc4wYMLKxXXhtTDb8DafsaephmPWEKrH0nGeMHbk73K-cMtTnTW9Wgf8MQDGIarY66PO00ZJfkdBtEUXMxMIGia1U-TnP4vgI3cQGn3oaffD7ZAnJ596k-3m_vX5LI8qyDFjTp-D_Zu7qk54nHgM37EsEpwC_a27ZBG3oykFY1gEwZPpxM3-QxFZt2IIoOciAHbXFYoK6A9wwg_CWIeGojz5HGVGHtq8eSjqz64CRoxrxsZTCTFnwQLlBT-ZKeVlAuVDUXrn8K_yUPCzbfCqMg8VWi1x9P2eO5dFJT3tTCsjVbh5GJix3KT30UjO1Sqc3UFU9WYiijPY1qMlPWZxFJ_qN0AuUAqspzIYQwYRze2D0mzP6shaPDUkvLDEjdZxIxE1TEDBFWIV5I4epWW-E=w954-h712-no)

Its even got a zip, HOW swanky is that!!!

And @crafter for a first go at Piecing, Quilting and Applique its superb ... DO NOT give up!

More pics in TSP's Cushion Cover Swap the Seconds Album (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdhdM5xt6UTEs3eT9)

Remember click on the i icon for details!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ploshkin on April 02, 2019, 13:29:49 PM

I must say there are some very classy cushion covers doing the rounds this year. I think I'm glad I didn't participate this time, I would have been totally outclassed design wise.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on April 02, 2019, 13:31:45 PM

Yes @Ploshkin , I’m cringing at the thought of mine being on show, it’s very simple.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 02, 2019, 13:34:54 PM

@Ellabella Me too! :ninja:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: crafter on April 02, 2019, 13:38:31 PM

Quote from: Iminei on April 02, 2019, 12:50:41 PM

And @crafter for a first go at Piecing, Quilting and Applique its superb ... DO NOT give up!

Aw thanks, @Iminei ><

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 02, 2019, 13:44:28 PM

I think they're all fabulous! :loveit:
Especially MINE! with it's fancy pants velvet back and ace quilting! <3
(http://[attachment id=0 msg=111256][/attachment])
(http://[attachment id=0 msg=111256][/attachment])

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 02, 2019, 13:46:24 PM

Ok. The thank you thank you Ellabella and the other picture went AWOL. I should really invest in a carrier pigeon.
(http://[attachment id=0 msg=111258][/attachment])

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 02, 2019, 13:48:54 PM

It's coraller than it looks which is a good thing as I was struggling to pick a shade of coral for my room. It's been picked for me.
Hurrah!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 02, 2019, 14:01:48 PM

Hie thee hence Wrenkies and get a cushion in it and some in situ pics, front and back to go in the Album.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 02, 2019, 14:11:03 PM

I did do pictures! Have they disappeared? :o

Stuff a cushion in it Girl!!!!

Imi
xxx

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on April 02, 2019, 23:30:22 PM

A package arrived from England today! Many thanks to L. Welsh- but I'm not sure who that is by the TSP aliases. Whoever you are, you did beautiful work! Your note referenced the mis-matched points, but I think they look fine! I can never get mine all matched up either and avoid triangles diligently as a result. (And you did a much better zipper than my attempt on the pillow I sent out.) I love that you chose a pattern called Minnesota Star! (My son, a player of every version of the Zelda video game series, commented on the print on the dark grey which looks like the Tri-force symbol in the game. LOL!) It will go beautifully in the bedroom- and now I have more incentive to get the quilt for the bed finished!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/32582863437_22f6ec8b1b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RDeG8x)pillow exchange 1 (https://flic.kr/p/RDeG8x) by CraftymamaMN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/craftymama-mn/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7899/47525198471_78671da1fd.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fpD4KD)pillow exchange 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2fpD4KD) by CraftymamaMN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/craftymama-mn/), on Flickr

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 02, 2019, 23:35:45 PM

@WendyW Thanks, I was so worried i hadn't made it as perfect as I wanted. Glad you like it :) :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 08:26:31 AM

WOW! Lilian ...

I thought you said you were a newbie ???
Well that cover proves otherwise ... Bravo!
I cant wait to see what you make next, maybe I should bring back the BOM ?? Mmnn

So pleased you like it WendyW, your a lucky lady ... actually they have all been outstanding!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 10:11:58 AM

Mine has arrived. No return address on the envelope and no sign of who made it ??
It's lovely and I will try to get a photo later .
Thank you Secret Easter Bunny :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 03, 2019, 11:26:54 AM

Ok Ok I've stuffed! :o

(http://[attachment id=0 msg=111442][/attachment] [attachment id=1 msg=111442][/attachment] [attachment id=2 msg=111442][/attachment])

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 15:09:57 PM

Thank you, much better!

The Great TSP Cushion Cover Swap the Second (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdhdM5xt6UTEs3eT9)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on April 03, 2019, 15:38:04 PM

I just received an envelope from USA :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 15:53:34 PM

Aaaaaaaannnddddd ...????

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on April 03, 2019, 16:09:35 PM

Note to self, must up the game next year >:)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 16:10:55 PM

Terrible photo, don't know why it's so dark so sorry to my unknown giftee.
I will try to get a better photo but am up to my ears in sorting and packing so this is to be going on with until I do better [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 03, 2019, 16:18:08 PM

Quote from: Ellabella on April 03, 2019, 16:09:35 PM

Note to self, must up the game next year >:)

EH?
I'll have you know mine is lovely! (Even inside!!!).
I <3 it and won't have any dissenters! 0_0
Him indoors says have you any more of that backing fabric so I can have curtains to match? :loveit:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 16:22:06 PM

Hie thee hence ~~Wrenkies~~ Lowena and get a cushion in it and some in situ pics, front and back, to go in the Album.

I know you're packing but to be fair to your gifter and all the work and time she put into it, and it will look so much nicer on a chair in your lovely light conservatory.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 16:28:27 PM

@Iminei I'll try, but there are no cushion pads anywhere ( all packed ) no chairs in the garden room, just piles of boxes. I have said I will try and I will. I have apologised to my gifter and crave her patience, but at the moment, I hope she'll please take this as an acknowledgement. If she ( Ms Unknown ) has any pics, that'd be great....otherwise, please be patient <3

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 16:33:03 PM

Ok, Im sure the wonderful **** will understand.... but if you come upon one in your packing?

When are you moving then ... Is it that imminent?

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on April 03, 2019, 16:45:25 PM

Quote from: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 10:11:58 AM

Mine has arrived. No return address on the envelope and no sign of who made it ??
It's lovely and I will try to get a photo later .
Thank you Secret Easter Bunny :D

:ninja:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 17:00:04 PM

And I have just received, in a plain brown wrapper, a pic of Lowenas cushion, suitably stuffed and lit ...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7EnFPlk-J1YrJ_ePSqvPcMoOlrEPZMwzGepD5oTx_1nwTSRTL0SzM0I4YV-IWSnCYHwe-Nis9MCW-zLbrFtDoTsjRogNvEOmqYR6zHAjGPPtiMSX4r4QIPnYwqytWcZSz1ktnJ8PAqi-Ibyo35Om8L5HAGv1B8w5J1Slt9uwt_C6htirV_lK0Fx3v9XJQrDq-GuJ-8xt6gWC4A3pNlEsa58ZWbzNsb_PHHuWop_fTCHFDV9WE2vW9PEaibKI3bP7BGOQYV9xB5ryTk4hHvephQWbtmdSsR4zDxSe_pslNmxvMiE0Gam6Liu2Mpjk2gVuY5OASC2-FnX3z5qs0WLhLQT-cLTBGgxnNFAzz8lpHjOib7prHdVt8uZ9IgThZsVH-gdfcl2OsDKQAE-_E-_WXIIliT0wwh1XaDk1BEmeZwJMUgN0Q5O2OY_SuXA9JYDMn-92_WeRlZT1vBhNZLw5FtaX4MPY6PSCdDcI4ljjcuGz1ajOG4FMsMxaRx6D9TsgyZbhmpA2pbrulshdHF99pkutJ0l7rOcZu5e8nRV2Yw71Cjn2e8817NeYbqCJEaEa3cGyEku1S51NSuWl-EiTaqPYw9AzJH7i-6v-d3MX-vX6NoGbEKqS84OKXH7kSWlmulKn4NC-dSz5hPh4XEttE8UZX9FiG8zdOH0EBF8KBCmSzHTahA5Imn0lMR8kXj3BLGXweaLkoiGJ3MFoL9M=w534-h712-no)

Wonderful ... and it was one of last summers BOM (not mine :( tho' )

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on April 03, 2019, 17:01:52 PM

Quote from: wrenkins on April 03, 2019, 16:18:08 PM

Him indoors says have you any more of that backing fabric so I can have curtains to match? :loveit:

@wrenkins I confess it was an offcut from 'my too nice to ditch' pile but if you want the rest to back another couple of cushions you are more than welcome.

I loved your colours board but you gave me so much choice ;). That coral colour seemed to feature in a lot of pics so I hoped it was a favourite.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 17:08:05 PM

colours board ?????

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Ellabella on April 03, 2019, 17:18:01 PM

Quote from: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 17:08:05 PM

colours board ?????

Wrenkins put up a link to a Pintrest board when we were asked to specify the colours we wanted for our cushion cover, like a design wall for colour.

It was a revelation. I'd never thought of doing something like that but it was so helpful.

My colour skills are woeful, its the hardest part of The Darkside for me but Wrenkins board really helped.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 03, 2019, 17:20:28 PM

Wrenkie's colours (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/wrenkins/colours/) are here.
Gosh it does appear rather often doesn't it? 0_0
@Sonatine that's fab. Great job! :loveit:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 03, 2019, 17:23:42 PM

I'm not great with colours either. Too uptight and prissy so that's why I ~~stole others' ideas~~ started my colours board.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 18:15:23 PM

Hmmm... thanks @Iminei ( I think )
OH actually took some pretty good photos himself..........

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 18:17:29 PM

Back...

He went to some trouble to find an insert and a place to pose it, but, no matter.
Thanks again to the sender, whoever you are. I'll post a pic of it in situ in its future hoe ( Hopefully )

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lowena on April 03, 2019, 18:24:05 PM

Thank you so much @Sonatine it is lovely and we both love it <3 <3

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 03, 2019, 19:09:59 PM

Quote from: Iminei on April 03, 2019, 08:26:31 AM

WOW! Lilian ...

I thought you said you were a newbie ???
Well that cover proves otherwise ... Bravo!
I cant wait to see what you make next, maybe I should bring back the BOM ?? Mmnn

So pleased you like it WendyW, your a lucky lady ... actually they have all been outstanding!

@Iminei Thank you so much, I am new to P&Q and quilting! I tried to push myself beyond boundaries with a lot of trial and error :|. It happened to turn out ok. :) :vintage:

P.S. I notice I have become a Junior member ? maybe I haven't paid the subs?

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sonatine on April 03, 2019, 19:31:46 PM

@Lowena I'm so glad you like it! And your photos are much better than the one I had, I just sent it over in case you didn't manage to find an inner :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 03, 2019, 19:56:49 PM

@WendyW quote "A package arrived from England today! Many thanks to L. Welsh- but I'm not sure who that is by the TSP aliases. Whoever you are, you did beautiful work! Your note referenced the mis-matched points, but I think they look fine! I can never get mine all matched up either and avoid triangles diligently as a result. (And you did a much better zipper than my attempt on the pillow I sent out.) I love that you chose a pattern called Minnesota Star! (My son, a player of every version of the Zelda video game series, commented on the print on the dark grey which looks like the Tri-force symbol in the game. LOL!) It will go beautifully in the bedroom- and now I have more incentive to get the quilt for the bed finished!"

I had to look up the Zelda game as I'd not heard of it! I can see the likeness. Also glad you now have more incentive to get the bedroom finished :) :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on April 03, 2019, 20:09:56 PM

Quote from: Lilian on April 03, 2019, 19:09:59 PM

P.S. I notice I have become a Junior member ? maybe I haven't paid the subs?

@Lilian - according to the software your subscription ran out on March 31st. If you think this is wrong contact Iminei.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 03, 2019, 20:13:31 PM

Quote from: Acorn on April 03, 2019, 20:09:56 PM

@Lilian - according to the software your subscription ran out on March 31st. If you think this is wrong contact Iminei.

Thanks, I set it up to renew automatically, or so I thought -< :vintage:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 03, 2019, 20:16:30 PM

Ok I just did it again as a recurring payment :)

Ahh that's better :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Acorn on April 03, 2019, 20:17:17 PM

Great - have you read this thread? (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,6382.0.html)

(And thank you! :) )

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 03, 2019, 20:20:11 PM

Quote from: Acorn on April 03, 2019, 20:17:17 PM

Great - have you read this thread? (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,6382.0.html)

(And thank you! :) )

No, I hadn't seen that page, maybe it was when I was off here for a while :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 04, 2019, 08:58:53 AM

All up to date in The Sewing Place's Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdhdM5xt6UTEs3eT9)

Just waiting for Austrian news !! @Sakar ???

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on April 04, 2019, 12:16:39 PM

Still on holidays, I will be back on weekend.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 04, 2019, 14:26:28 PM

Holidays ???!!!! :S

How do you know you've had a parcel then? -<

Youre the last to reveal and were all waiting on tenterhooks ...

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on April 07, 2019, 18:34:39 PM

My mother is taking care of the cats and she told me via messenger. We will be back in 30 min, them I will have a look to the parcel. ;)

PS: what are tenterhooks??

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 07, 2019, 18:44:05 PM

Wiktionary (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tenter)
My great grandfather was a tenter in the Linen industry in Northern Ireland in the very early 20th century. Tenterhooks were used to hold and stretch the linen.
On tenterhooks has become a saying for delicately balanced tension. Like waiting for a cushion picture! 0_0

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on April 07, 2019, 18:49:00 PM

I've heard the phrase before, but I didn't know either, so I looked it up.
Tenterhooks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenterhook)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Tamnymore on April 07, 2019, 19:41:30 PM

@wrenkins when we came across 'tenter in a wincey factory' in a census while doing family history we looked it up so we know about tenters and tenterhooks. Don't know if we had any tenters in the family but one of my grandmothers made shirts in a factory in Derry/Londonderry so that's where my sewing gene comes from. :D

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on April 07, 2019, 21:59:32 PM

I had to look "wincey" up, too. I knew it was a fabric but not what kind. I've run across the word in books, usually describing a dress or shirt, and always in a situation that gave me the impression that it was a cheap fabric that respectable people wouldn't wear- on orphans or other such persons, not on little rich girls.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Tamnymore on April 07, 2019, 22:09:54 PM

You never hear of wincey nowadays but I remember winceyette being a fabric used in nightdresses snd pyjamas when I was a child.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Kenora on April 07, 2019, 23:39:13 PM

I loved my winceyette nighties and jimjams when I was a kid - all warm and snuggly. :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 08, 2019, 08:13:48 AM

C'mon Sakar, post your pics of your cover and get these girls back on topic please ...

Good Grief Ladies, you'll be reminiscing about the decade sleepwear forgot next ... the decade of Brentford Nylons !! :devil:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Sakar on April 08, 2019, 19:57:47 PM

Thanks for the explanation of tenterhooks!

So, last but not least.... tadaaaaaa :D Here is the wonderful cushion cover, which I got from USA 0_0

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Dear @WendyW Thank you very much for this wonderful cushion cover!! :flower: I really like the colours, but I fell in love with this yellow fabric with the small cherrys!!! :D

Thank you very much, it will get a special place in my sewing room! :*

PS: I admire people, who can sew such great curves!!! And how many hours did you spend on quilting?? :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 08, 2019, 20:18:21 PM

Aw that is beautiful! :loveit:
Curved seams?!?!?!?!? :o

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: WendyW on April 08, 2019, 21:02:13 PM

I'm glad you like it, @Sakar ! This was my first attempt at curved piecing. It wasn't as bad as I was fearing, but it's a lot putzier than I'd want to mess with for a whole quilt. This was a good project to try it out. The quilting took less time than the curves. The cherries and the striped piece down in the corner were only included because I didn't have enough yellow scraps; the cherries do look pretty cute on there though!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 08, 2019, 21:11:58 PM

THAT is Spectacular WendyW ... and, knowing Sakar as I do, perfectly in tune with her and her OH's taste!

Wow, you're my partner next swap ok????

The album (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdhdM5xt6UTEs3eT9)is complete Girls!

Well done to all of you, you excelled yourselves!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Lilian on April 08, 2019, 23:23:27 PM

Wow! That cover really is something! Beautiful contrast and colours. Curved seams! I have tried it but wouldn't trust myself if making for someone else. It's on my list :)

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Kenora on April 09, 2019, 00:00:31 AM

Fantastic @WendyW - such impact. :) :loveit:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Cheesecake on April 19, 2019, 16:41:23 PM

I’ve decided to post this here since it’s a cushion cover and it came in the post from @wrenkins isn’t it lovely! Pictured with the little one and last years received cushion cover. Many many thanks, it’s lovely for us to be thought of at the moment. <3
Really looking forward to trying to find time to do some sewing so it’s great to have here and all of you as motivation.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 20, 2019, 07:28:17 AM

Wrenkies .. you went rogue?! How wonderful!

Yes it is lovely to receive a lil something out of the blue isnt it Cheesecake? Makes you feel that someone, somewhere remembers you exist and cares.

Who was your swapee last year Cheesecake ? because that is a truly spectacular cushion next to Wrenkies fine example ... which of course will go perfectly with the cot quilt that was made for your lil one.

Hope Liesl's being a good girl and you're not feeling too kn***ered ... It does get better, honest!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Cheesecake on April 20, 2019, 09:57:04 AM

That’s a wrenkins cushion cover too!
The cushion has the same lovely backing fabric as the quilt too. 0_0
She’s being good- sleeping 11ish until 6:30ish which is nice.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 20, 2019, 10:01:31 AM

I was going to make one of those toy things that @Sakar made with the bits of cord and wooden beads but I wasn't sure I could trust myself not to choke the poor child so when Imi and Brenda came up with the quilt idea I used my spare star instead as we had loads of people on board. 0_0
I'm so glad you like it. If I'd had any wit I could have used the same background as the other one but I made it to match the quilt instead. 8)

ps you'll notice I didn't even attempt Brenda's teeny tiny eye-wateringly weeny corner stars! :S

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 20, 2019, 10:11:54 AM

The cushion has the same lovely backing fabric as the quilt too.

Wrenkies!! Have you been snaffling around my stash ???

Well done you! Way to go!!!

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: wrenkins on April 20, 2019, 10:16:51 AM

HaHa if I'd been snaffling around in your stash you'd have noticed! There'd be a great big gap where stuff used to be. :ninja:

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 20, 2019, 17:02:53 PM

@Cheesecake .... Could you measure the quilt please?

I thought I had but I have the memory span of a gnat and want the measurement for my Gallery, Thank you x

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Cheesecake on April 21, 2019, 10:16:00 AM

@Iminei it is 37”/94cm x 47”/121cm.

Title: Re: The Sewing Places' Great Cushion Cover Swap the Second
Post by: Iminei on April 21, 2019, 18:14:46 PM

Thank you Hon xxx