So said I

So I started a new cushion........a chance question led to a spontaneous burst of new cushion!

Just a little cushion it was going to be......

16 circles, which suddenly grew to 25.......and why not!

Just a little join-as-you-go, and then the border.

And anyone who's ever made a cushion knows it doesn't stop there......!

a certain amount of commitment takes it to the next stage.

darning in those ends! has to be done, nice and neat. Only a hundred plus!

time to machine sew a cushion cover now and over-lock the seams. Then the final mission is to hand stitch the crochet to the cover. Totally not the best the bit!! That's what thimbles are for right!

So not quite finished yet. It's a lot of work. I think they look fab, but it's a lot of work!

And although I've been sizing this one up for my couch, it will be going in my shop! :-)

and so said I.

in production!

Hello there here I am making cushions for my new etsy shop! I am feeling very motivated, as those of you who read my last post will know and I'm hoping it wasn't just a one night wonder!! only time will tell.....

I have claimed the living room table to spread out on and am in a flurry of finishing off cushions that I have been making over the last few months.

I thought I would show you some shots of the action. Here is my very favourite wool basket, with a new cover in progress, all essential items which can move around with me.

I am making the covers for these new cushions from a soft corded cotton and have learn't how to put in a zip! It takes some time, but I'm hoping I will get quicker at this!

then a well earned coffee break is needed, the conditions are good here for the workers!

the work force......, and a bit of relaxation......

then I hand sew the crochet to the covers,

I just love the bright colours on the neutral background. These colours feel slightly Cath Kidston to me.....

I use a range of different kinds of wool for these, mainly 100% wool, with the occasional vibrant wool blend. So the overall look is quite eclectic.

lots to finish off......,

It's been difficult to price. A lot of work goes into these and I love them. 

I've had to find a price that feels like I am operating at a place of integrity to me, whilst also having one eye on what's out there and how others are pricing their work.....

and on that note, this little cushion packed with colourful retro goodness is now on sale in my shop. Please have a look over. You'll see some new links at the top of the page. Have a look around......(oh and don't spend too long on pinterest or you might get lost!). I will be back in a few days to let you know about a lady who has really inspired me lately. Have a great week! 

Heather

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which colour background?

which colour background?, a photo by my little red suitcase on Flickr.

these little circles are patiently waiting to be stitched together. While I think about which colour background.

of course in the meantime another has begun! This time a mixture of multi-coloured squares. I will show you soon.

today I am waiting for the post-lady to arrive! trying to be patient.....I am waiting for new labels, a new crochet hook and a letter. oh the suspense!

Enjoy your day. I have to do a long drive through the countryside of Bath and Bristol. I will be going on the scenic route with my flask and my sarnies! No big service stations for me today.

bye for now,

just gone to the shop!

At last I have finished off these three cushions and popped them into the local shop. They will let me know in two weeks whether they will be able to sell them.

I have given them a selection of three different kinds. I love them all. It's tempting to keep them! I finished them off with some plain heavier cotton which I thrifted. In an envelope style. I do like the idea of having more colour on the reverse but thought I would keep it simple for now.

The back of these actually have a woolgenie label on them. I am waiting for some new labels. Woolgenie will always have a place close to my heart as that's how it all started....

I do love making these. A little bit of crochet in the evenings and before you know it, you have another cushion! I think my favourite is the grey design, but I'm really enjoying the colours in the large granny cushion. I tried to avoid pinks and purples in this one, imagining it sitting in a big leather armchair, possibily in a more male environment. How cool would that be in someones office?! Not saying men shouldn't like pink and purple of course......

off to conjure up some tea now,

Heather

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beautiful english rose

beautifull english rose, a photo by woolgenie on Flickr.

Hi,i've found it really hard to follow on from the jubilee for some reason. So i'm going to show this lovely rose which I found in my garden. As a friend said, roses look beautiful even in the rain...., and the colours of this rose are really amazing. Just what I need to lift my spirits.

I have been finishing off my cushions of late. I will show you soon. It's great to have a finished product. It feels like they are ready to travel where they will.

I keep thinking of all the possible options for selling them and going round in a big loop about it! I may try a local shop we have here first although the commission rates are quite high. It's a good quaility shop with quite alot of traffic through, but it does mean charging quite a high price. On the other hand a craft market stall once or twice a month could be fun. And then there's etsy. Which would be good to research properly first. Ah decisions.

Well the week begins for us again today. Not sure if the sun will pop out today but you never know.

oh and a warm hello to a new follower Lizzie at the pea pod. So nice to meet a fellow artist/crafter living in Gloucestershire! and a very productive one too!

Take care

Heather