about Sigrid's overnight/weekender bags. I finally got a photo of one, so here it is, filled with Sigrid's sewing gubbins :)
I also made some pillows, or rather boudoir cushions today one a beautifully rich satin with a contrasting bow, and the other a black, almost hessian like fabric with it's own little faux chenille style heart motif.
I have been meaning to try faux chenille for a while and decided today was the day. I cut 7 little heart motifs from three varied pieces of cotton fabric in pink/red and a white based spotty pattern. I layered them up and then stitched them onto the backing at 1cm intervals starting at the centre and working out. Then you snip between the lines of stitching and start to fray the strips. I meant to tumble dry it to get it even fluffier but the red cotton started to fray far too well! I still like the shabby chic appeal though.
I wanted to make a luxury appeal cushion too, but only had a small strip of the lovely plummy pink satin, so the idea to make a clashing bow was born. The next time I would try and ensure that the 'bow' fabric was a good deal looser than the cushion cover itself. Live and learn eh? :)
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