Poppy Patchwork


My little bit of this big World

Monday 27 August 2018

Finished

My book cushions, I made two



 Another bag with big front pocket. 


Sunday it rained all bloody day, heavy, not going out in that rain, all good for our water table levels and our gardens, but depressing to look at. Hubby was driving between 1pm and 7pm, so plenty of time for me to play inside.
I have another 5 items made, and some fabric set aside to cut out more. The reading cushions used some off cuts of fabric, purchased from a charity shop, just costing 50p each one, both have zips at the bottom so covers can be removed and cleaned. we have gifted to two grandson these type of pocket cushions which they love. The pocket on the bag was another off cut, the main body of the cushions and bag came from a good quality curtain, purchased from a charity shop, which is a cost effective way to add to your stash.
I am adding this extra cost to my stash list, but I will record the purchase prices to off set the total cost.
I also made two plate carriers, using tea towels, same as here, the fabric was not strong enough for bags.
I have been looking at my WIP, mainly cross stitch, I am the nearly woman, I have nearly finished 3 projects, plus nearly finished knitting my 1st pair of socks, so I will finish both the socks and Mandela this week. I have a Christmas cross stitch I would like to use this year, I last stitched on it in November 2017.
Weather is predicted to be better today, so I might get outside for a while.

13 comments:

  1. Sewing a storm yesterday in this house too! The book cushions are so popular with children and it takes such a little fabric to make a lovely pocket. I do them envelope style as I’m not great at zips! Need to do the ironing today as it was ignored yesterday. Hooe you manage to be outdoors today.

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  2. The weather was the same here yesterday but I'm not complaining, it was our first full day of rain for a very long time. I've got washing on at the moment, I'm just wondering whether to hang it outside or not as there's a good chance of rain again here today. You're such a prolific sewer, I love those book cushions, such a good idea, the alphabet fabric is perfect for them.

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  3. The book cushions are a great gift idea. You can get some great children’s fabric these days. This alphabet one is pretty.

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  4. I love the things you make, Marlene. Are you going to have an online shop after all?

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    1. Top of my page I have a made for selling page

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  5. The book cushions are such a good idea, perfect for a Christmas gift to a child who has everything...and I like to buy something that is educational not technology.

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    1. I totally agree with you, love children to read books.

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  6. Marlene your contact me button doesn't seem to work, I'd like to get in touch re buying a bag x

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    1. My email is marlenejjones@gmail.com, please ensure you have both j's in the email address.

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  7. Oh, those pillows are so sweet! What a great idea. I may have to do this for my niece and nephew for Christmas.

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  8. What a lovely idea and perfect print on the fabric - I know a little granddaughter who would love one of these - I shall have to get busy.

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  9. Love those reading pillows, they are perfect :-)

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  10. Reading pillows are so cute! Nature is just not fair. We are so very desperate for rain!!!

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