My stitchy friend Helen celebrated her birthday this week, and as a gift I whipped up this very simple cushion using fabric she had admired in my giant star quilt. I think the pom pom trim is what really makes this cushion!
I made a quilt sandwich with the feature fabric, cotton batting and a backing fabric in the usual way, and free motion quilted very carefully along all the lines in the cushion front, to add some texture without distracting from the fabric design.
The quilting was reasonably time consuming, but not as difficult as I thought it would be. It probably helped that I have done some free motion quilting every day this week, so I am in a pretty good FMQ groove.
The back is a simple envelope closure. After making a few cushions with an envelope back, I think the trick is to make sure the two pieces overlap more than you think they should. This is an 18" square cushion and I cut the two backing pieces 15" by 18".
Both the front and the back fabrics are from Laura Gunn's Garden Wall collection. The pom pom trim is from Spotlight and has been sitting in my stash waiting for just the right project for a long time.
Right, I'm off to buy more pom poms! Linking up with:
The fabric is beautiful too - you did a good job with your FMQ. Love the pompom trim too.
ReplyDeleteOh how cute! Those black pom poms are so charming! :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pillow! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou're right--it would be a cute pillow without, but the pompoms make it a REALLY cute pillow. Love those Laura Gunn prints in a home dec project!
ReplyDeleteThe pom poms are just the thing! And the quilting makes the flower proud (in both senses of the word)!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Sometimes the simplest things are the nicest! The black pom poms are the perfect finish!
ReplyDeleteThis cushion is beautiful. I love the fabric and the pom poms are great :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous cushions, I so want poms poms on everything!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm loving the pretty picture of you :)
This is such a sweet pillow. I love the pompoms and the quilting!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! The pom poms make it even more special (I love pom poms).
ReplyDeleteYou are right, the pom pom's really make these pillows ovet the top! I love the fabric choice too though. Super cute.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I am in love with those black pom poms! It really stands out against the floral.
ReplyDeleteI adore this cushion! And the pom pom trim makes it even more special! Your friend is very lucky and is going to be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun pillow and very chic!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely and wow I would be thrilled to receive that.
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Lovely cushion, and a great fabric selection. I love the Pom- poms too!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I especially love that pom-pom trim!
ReplyDeleteHello - I love my cushion - I was a bit overwhelmed that Adrianne made it especially for me. I went out and bought 3 yards of the floral fabric too because I love it so much. Might have to make a quilt to go with the cushion. My daughter told Adrianne she could open a shop and could she commission some cushions from her.
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I love the quilting on this one.
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