Tuesday 27 December 2011

Pillowcases and Cushions...


Just before Christmas, I showed you this pillowcase I had made and used to wrap up one of my presents. I couldn't tell you what was inside, in case the recipient was reading. Well, my Mum did see this post, but didn't know it was for her.  Now I can show you what was inside.


Two patchwork cushions for my Mum. I used this tutorial, which I found on The Crafty Christmas Club,  by Too Many Pastimes. This was my first time attempting patchwork, so I'm rather pleased with how they turned out, even though the corners don't match perfectly.


Not so long ago, I shortened a tablecloth for Mum. The patterned squares in the cushions are made from the offcuts of that tablecloth. Mum was thrilled that the cushions match her tablecloth. I'm so pleased she likes them.

Here's another two pillowcases I made using the same tutorial that I used to make Mum's pillowcase.



For the purposes of taking a photo, the pillowcases have a pillow inside. For Christmas day, however, I put presents inside the pillowcases. Because they were for children, I also wrapped them in paper. Part of the excitement of opening presents for children, is ripping the paper.

We actually had our Christmas celebration on Boxing Day; the day after Christmas Day. This was so we could all be together on the one day. It was a wonderful day of opening presents, eating way too much food, but most importantly, spending a relaxed and fun day with family.

I have tried to close this post with a paragraph about the different festivals and traditions that people around the world celebrate at this time of year, but nothing has sounded the way I wanted it to. This paragraph has taken longer to write, than the rest of the post. I'll simply close by saying, I hope that you have been able to spend time this month, with the people that are important to you...

11 comments:

  1. Oh those cushions looks lovely! and what a nice way to use the leftover pieces of table cloth.

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  2. These are darling! I'd love for you to share it at my weekly {RE}create Link Party which is going on now!

    Kaitlin-The NOt So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com

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  3. LOVE..These look soo awesome...VERY CREATIVE!! I Would LOVE for you to please stop in and link via my Pin'Inspirational Thurday Party happening today.. **WISHING YOU A SPECTACULAR NEW YEAR** Cheers to much success in 2012.. Xoxoxo..M
    http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/12/pininspirational-thursday-14-linky.html

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  4. Your pillows turned out very nicely! What a great use of the leftover fabric. Love it when things like that work out.

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  5. Lovely pillowcases and cushions you made! You're right about kids enjoying ripping paper wrapping! cloth wrapped doesn't quite provide the same excitement somehow!
    Sounds like you had a great family day!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Best wishes for a fabulous New Year 2012!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  6. All of your pillows are wonderful!!

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  7. I love your pillows! So sweet! Thanks for linking up!

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  8. All of these pillows are so much fun, I especially love the patch work pillow! I showed them off today!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  9. The pillows are soooo cute! We would love to have you come back and share at our weekly link party every Saturday! -The sisters
    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com

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