Monday 16 July 2012

BUTTERFLIES, BEACH HUTS AND BIRDIES Applique Cushions

Applique cushions have been the order of the day just recently and so I thought I would post them on my blog.

I had a special request to make one with a flurry of butterflies in pinks and greens.

They are appliqued on a beautiful vintage damask tablecloth inherited many years ago which no longer graced the table but the cloth was perfect for a decorative cushion. 







I was so inspired with the butterflies I thought I would try to design another 'picture' in cloth and this little bird house was the result.
I was so pleased with it I really would have liked to keep it but it was no sooner seen than sold which was  so nice to know someone else liked it as much as me! :)


A seaside theme was next requested by my 
sister with a Beach Hut and bunting.



  We were both pleased with the result and I can almost smell the sea - can't you?