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Blithereens · 27/03/2014 14:20

A cushion I have made to give to DM on Mother's Day. She has no idea I've made it.

The cross stitch was from a pattern and is the most complex thing I've tried so far. My outlining isn't very good - the white cat has a lump on his head which definitely shouldn't be there - but I'm pleased with it overall.

I used two fat quarters to make an envelope-back cushion cover. I made the 'frame' for the cross-stitch with bias tape and top- stitched it (wonkily) to the front piece before assembling the case.

There are definitely things I could improve - the corners aren't mitred properly for a start - but this is the first cushion I've ever made so I feel pretty chuffed! And I think DM will like the design - it's much more her taste than mine Grin

Anyone else made a Mother's Day craft?

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Flossyfloof · 27/03/2014 14:23

That looks beautiful. Clever girl!

Roussette · 27/03/2014 14:27

Lucky Mum blithereens! That is fab. I used to do cross stick and patchwork and I know how much work goes into both. Have no mum around anymore but am expecting great things from the DCs Grin

Roussette · 27/03/2014 14:28

*cross stitch even

OneStepCloser · 27/03/2014 14:41

That's lovely, I bet your Mum will be over the moon Smile

Blithereens · 27/03/2014 20:52

Thanks guys! I am looking forward to giving it to her :) Next I am going to make one for my friend who has just had a baby I think.

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Clobbered · 27/03/2014 21:00

That's a really lovely thoughtful gift. I'm sure your Mum will be really happy with it :)

AnyaKnowIt · 27/03/2014 21:04

That is amazing!

LookScarboroughHarbourBarbara · 27/03/2014 21:04

That is fab and a lovely present, I'm sure your mum will be thrilled.

I love cross stitching but I've never attempted anything as complicated as yours, I'm very impressed!

SalvatoreGirl · 28/03/2014 10:21

I think it's lovely x

AnyaKnowIt · 30/03/2014 21:09

What did your mum say op?

Blithereens · 06/04/2014 14:25

She loved it! I was really chuffed. She says she keeps moving it around the house with her so she can always look at it Grin

I have just finished three wash bags for family members who all have birthdays in April. Hope it's not too boasty to share them here as well! Better than starting another thread anyway Blush

I've lined them with vinyl (ironed on to the lining fabric) so they're water-resistant, and popped in some nice samples I've collected.

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Blithereens · 06/04/2014 14:26

Inside the bags

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YoniBGood · 06/04/2014 14:28

That's beautiful!

BloominNora · 06/04/2014 18:56

Love that cushion. I made my mom some flowers for mothers day - at least they won't die Wink

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