Instead I am sharing with you my first make of the year, which sums up my outlook for 2015 rather neatly!
The embroidered and appliqued front is from the Happy Hoop Art pattern by Helen at Bustle and Sew. The original pattern is for a framed Embroidery Hoop and I was originally going to finish mine that way, but decided that I would rather have a cushion instead, so a cushion it is. I added 2.5" strips of cream/red dot fabric around the embroidered panel to make a 16.5" cushion front.
I found the perfect backing fabric in my stash, bought at a market stall in France last summer and waiting for the right project to come along!
I couldn't find the right buttons for a button backing and I really need to replenish my zip stash, so a quick and simple envelope back was the order of the day.
This was my first attempt at free-machine embroidery on the Bernina, and I can't say that it was a wholly wonderful experience, so I might have to bite the bullet and watch that instructional video after all :)
I hope like me your 2015 will be filled with "more of what makes you happy"
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Perfect first project to finish! Hope it happens throughout 2015.
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYes, after all, why not? Lovely cushion, which will remind you of your outlook throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteA great finish and a wonderful sentiment! And it fits with the pillow that is pictured with the quilt that is in AmandaJean's post for Finish It Up Friday too... her pillow says Choose Joy.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I hope you do get time to do what makes you happy.
ReplyDeleteI hope your 2015 is filled with doing lots of things that make you happy, Fiona. A great start to the year and a beautiful cushion. Love the oops on the quilt behind.
ReplyDeletewhat a great pillow and a great reminder :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! What a good reminder to read each day!
ReplyDeleteGreat start to the New Year and a sentiment I agree with wholeheartedly.
ReplyDeleteA great finish, love it!
ReplyDeleteSew cute, and I can't wait to see all of your 'happy' projects throughout 2015!
ReplyDeleteLovely message and reminder, and the backing is super cute!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great sentiment to go by!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I LOVE that backing fabric! Of course, the front of your cushion is perfect. We all need a gentle reminder as pretty as this.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great outlook - and a great pillow!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great finish, Fiona. I heartily agree with the sentiment. Love that backing fabric too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :) YES! Let's make more Happy in 2015 ! Thanks for all that you do to encourage us! Already thinking about Christmas 2015 :) Janita
ReplyDeleteWell I can't zoom in and inspect your work in minute detail but I don't think you need to read the instructions at all - I think you have that cracked! Love the cushion and the sentiment!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion! I hope you have a very happy year :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sentiment, and very cutely presented :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! and what a perfect resolution...
ReplyDeleteReally like it. Would love this for my sewing chair!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cushion and wonderful goal!
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