Early last year I took part in the New York Beauty Quilt along, where I was responsible for walking people through this little beauty:
And then it sat. And sat. And sat. I knew I wanted to make it into a cushion, but I was having a total dither over what the background/backing fabric should be. I finally found some, and ordered it from the Oakshott site couple of weeks ago, but when it came, it was more turquoisey than I’d thought it would be and I had a bit of a wibble last week. You all are far wiser than me though, and in fact the comment that finally did it for me was this one:
Quick sharp intake of breath? I am obviously, entirely inadvertently, a genius ;o)
And here it is, in all it’s glory, even with a covered zip on the back rather than my usual envelope back…
The postie rather generously brought me some happy mail as well this week.
1st a cute wee keychain from Hadley, which I would have got in person had I made it to the last Brit Bee get together (not that I’m still sulking or anything)
And then the Umbrella Prints Trimmings packs for this year’s competition. To be honest I’m not sure I’ll enter the competition this year, but I do have some ideas for what I want to do with some of them.
Hope you’re all having a great easter and haven’t got too sick on eggs!
cushion is perfect ! how long did the packs take to arrive by the way i sent for mine last week is that five i spy in your photo !!
Love the pillow! I too purchased the umbrella trimmings….such awesomeness 🙂
I love the pillow…a NY Beauty is on my list to do sometime…and yours is stunning!
The cushion is stunning, Katy!
That is a totally stunning cushion Katy and one of the best things you've ever made IMHO!
That is an absolutely wonderful cushion, Katy!!
Absolutely stunning cushion Katy! But what the heck are unbrella trimmings? :o)
Fantastic cushion Katy!
Wonderful Katy! Happy Easter 🙂
Cushion is beautiful and I like the look of your happy mail. Chocolate is waiting – hope you have some too! Juliex
I love that cushion!
Of course you're a genius and so am I as I've known you are for some time 😉 The cushion is of course beautiful but I think I told you that last week!
I agree, the cushion is stunning. A wise choice to choose to use the Oakshott. I haven't used my umbrella scraps from last year, I've been dithering too long. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.
So glad you just got on and sucked up the Oakshott!
Glad the keychain made it through the snow xxx
LOL, "inadvertently genius" 🙂 It does look lovely so it was a good call!
NYB Cushion turned out fab! Happy Easter! Jxo
Yay!! Your cushion is stupendous!! Of course you are a genius! Love the hexi key chain!
It looks fantastic Katy. I'm dithering over whether to do the umbrella prints challenge too…
It turned out realy well. I'm glad you finished it.
Your pillow is just gorgeous!! I have a UP trimmings pack too but have no idea what to make as yet…
You are a genius! Your pillow is fabulous and totally you!!
the pillow turned out fantastic
What a lovely comment from Citric Sugan, what a lovely key ring from H, and what a great cushion! Well done to all
the cushion is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
That definitely didn't work, sorry!
The cushion is brilliant. No need to have worried about the colour. It's perfect.
Your cushion is gorgeous. I LOVE the colour combination!
It's really great! You needn't have worried!!
The cushion looks fabulous, I hope you are delighted with it, you should be 🙂
Your pillow looks fabulous! Are you keeping it?
It is stunning! And lovely mail too.
It turned out beautifully!! And when you are ready to mail it to me, my address is…. 🙂