Sewing fat quarter cushions

 

I've been sewing lots of cushions lately as they make great gifts and are fantastic stash busters too.

I use two fat quarters, a zip and of course, a cushion insert. 

It's a great way to use all those pretty fat quarters in your stash that have been sitting there because you never wanted to cut them up!

How do I make them? Well, you could check out my YouTube video on how I make them or for notes on how I do it then keep on reading below:

Choose two co-coordinating fat quarters, a pretty coloured zip that is either the same length or longer (& you trim it down to size) and a cushion insert. Yep, that's all you need!

First, sew the zip onto the first fat quarter, then line up the second fat quarter and sew the zip onto it.

I then go back and sew a zigzag along the edge to neaten the edges. 

Open the zipper up partway, then line up (& pin if necessary) the three remaining sides and sew. Then go back and do a zigzag stitch to neaten the edges & prevent fraying.  Trim any excesss loose threads.

Turn the cushion inside out & insert the cushion insert & close the zipper. 

Done! One very quick, fun fat quarter cushion!

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Updating the Princess!

 

A little time ago, I crocheted Laney a princess blanket (here) but after finishing it, I'd always thought that it needed a border. 

So, years later, I added a border! I think it really finishes it off and it makes it just a bit bigger and more useful too!

Pattern is this one...

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Tshirt Yarn Bassinet

I finally finished this toy bassinet that I've been making for my son (it's been on the go for about a year now)! It kind of got put to the side and abandoned.. whoops.

But after sitting down for a couple of hours with this in my lap, it's finally finished.

I love it, Joe loves it. In fact, we kinda argued about who was going to get it but I compromised and Joe has it on permanent loan until he no longer wants it then it's mine.

I can't wait to fill it up with yarn and use it as a work basket!

In the meantime, Joe is using it with his newborn baby. The baby toy is one that we sewed up together using this pattern. 

I didn't use a pattern for the bassinet but here's some ideas for some if you're interested. Otherwise, I used T-shirt yarn and a basket base. 

If you've got a minute or two, I'd love your feedback, what else should I add to these Crafty Inspo lists & should I keep the books on or not? 

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