Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Seagull Cushion...

Seagull Cushion ~ Threading My Way

I'm thrilled with my latest cushion!!! It's just perfect for someone who lives near the beach. I made the seagull cushion as a Christmas present, but I'm oh, so tempted to keep it for myself. I don't live anywhere near the beach, but I still think it looks great sitting on my lounge.


I first saw the Seagull cushion over at Celtic Thistle Stitches and loved it straight away. When Fiona realised she had accidentally purchased the cushion pattern twice, she kindly sent me the spare copy. Thanks, Fiona!


The pattern suggests using temporary adhesive spray and felt for the appliqué, but I've gone with double sided fusible webbing and quilting fabric.

I've backed the front of the cushion with thin batting (wadding) and a layer of calico behind and have sewn the scribbly lines through all layers. I"m not sure if this is classed as quilting, but I'll go with that??? As I was using batting and quilting, I should have cut the front layers larger than the finished size and just trimmed them to size, but I didn't. Consequently, the front ended up not quite a square and the cushion is a little fuller than it perhaps should be. I don't think it really matters, but hopefully I'll remember next time.


For the back of the cushion, I've just used the blue, striped quilting cotton and calico. The back closes with a simple envelope closure.

This is my second cushion using uneven, scribbly lines of stitching on an appliqué. The first was my Holiday Memories cushion and I really like the effect!


I just have to show you a close up of those skinny little legs. I wondered how they'd turn out, being so thin, but they were no problem at all.

As I didn't have a temporary fabric marker, I made very light marks for the points of the feathers, with a lead pencil. Looking back at the pattern, I've missed a feather, but you wouldn't know unless I told you.


Initially, I wasn't going to blog about the Seagull cushion until after Christmas, but I just can't wait. I think I'm pretty safe, as I don't think the recipient reads my blog on a regular basis. I won't be showing it on Facebook, though. 

One more item crossed off the list, but still a lot to go.

... Pam

38 comments:

  1. Maria11 December 2013 at 03:22

    It's lovely. You did a great job. I made some potholders that had wonky stitching and I found it more difficult to do than strait stitching. LOLLL

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  2. Lorna McMahon11 December 2013 at 05:29

    I love this!!! Reminds me of when I was a kid. We used to have a resort and fed the seagulls bread at the dock. Your cushion looks fabulous. I like to do applique and am going to give that thread sketching a try one of these days!

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  3. Sandra :)11 December 2013 at 05:32

    Heehee a seagull pillow - that's just too cute! I want to feed him a french fry, lol!

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  4. Unknown11 December 2013 at 05:58

    Looks great. I'm a bit scared of seagulls in real life, but I really like them in cushion form!

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    1. Pam @Threading My Way13 December 2013 at 16:51

      Thanks, Suzie. I'm OK if they keep their distance, but they get quite game if you're eating in front of them.

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  5. lefuntz11 December 2013 at 16:12

    If your seagull gets homesick for salt water he can come live with me. I live near the beach. Love him!

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  6. Jenya @ While she was sleeping11 December 2013 at 19:42

    "Mine! MIne!" - quoting one of LM"s fave movies ;) It looks super Pam!

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  7. Celtic Thistle11 December 2013 at 20:36

    He's fabulous Pam ! Maybe you you need to start a flock of seagulls :)

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  8. Sewing by Shirley13 December 2013 at 20:23

    This is so cute! It would be hard to give this away for sure!

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  9. Little Ladybird13 December 2013 at 20:56

    That's cool! Love it! I live near the beach (not), pick me, pick me, haha!

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  10. Cindy14 December 2013 at 11:31

    I'd be hard pressed to give this one away too.;) This is an awesome cushion...I love the seagull and the bunting! Perfect for a home near the beach or for a person who loves the beach. You do such a great job with the free hand applique/quilting (don't know which is right!).

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  11. Sew Sister22 December 2013 at 21:28

    Love, love your cushion you did a lovely job...Merry Xmas from NZ!

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  12. Heather Feather13 January 2014 at 14:51

    That cushion is awesome! I love the beach theme and fun colors! And the black sketchy stitching is so cool!

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  13. Dee15 January 2014 at 00:18

    He is the cutest thing! Thanks for sharing the process...you've done an amazing job! Just can't say how sweet he is!

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  14. Lindsey 15 January 2014 at 02:37

    Pam, this is really adorable! I love the dark stitching you did around the flags, and seagull! It really makes it stand out!

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  15. CeLynn15 January 2014 at 12:28

    This pillow is just way too cute!

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  16. Sherry15 January 2014 at 13:07

    What a cute cushion. And I think it would fit in any decor because it is so cute and cheerful.

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  17. Renee15 January 2014 at 13:58

    How cute! I love the thread play, you did a great job on the details!

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  18. Lorna McMahon15 January 2014 at 15:24

    I'm Ba-a-a-ck! This cushion is just too cute! I still have to try this applique thread sketchy technique. Thanks for the inspiration! And for linking up to the Let's Bee Social party!

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  19. Unknown15 January 2014 at 23:31

    It looks great! We're living in Perth and are expecting another baby. I'd like to create a beach theme nursery for him or her. This cushion would be perfect!

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  20. Fay16 January 2014 at 17:59

    Cute! I love all the dark stitching.

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  21. Connie Kresin Campbell17 January 2014 at 15:12

    What a precious pillow and it looks just like the seagulls we have here on the river! Thanks for sharing.
    Freemotion by the River Linky Party Tuesday

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  22. Emily Thompson18 January 2014 at 00:11

    So super cute, that applique is perfection! Thanks for linking up to Create LInk Inspire! Emily

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  23. Sarah Craig18 January 2014 at 12:05

    That is just adorable!!! And I live in land-locked Tennessee, but we have lots of beach-y things in our house, just to remind us of one of our favorite places - so I say bring it on!! Whoop whoop for a great finish!!

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  24. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation18 January 2014 at 15:37

    This is just too cute! I love the sketchy stitching around the seagull and the bunting!

    Thanks for partying at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  25. Sweet Woodruff19 January 2014 at 13:16

    This brings back funny memories of the first time we ever saw seagulls. I like the flags across the top too. Your top stitching is inspiring. I want to try it.

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  26. ECKDesign20 January 2014 at 07:28

    Great job on this!

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  27. Winnie20 January 2014 at 09:39

    Super cute and very beautiful cushion
    Wonderful job!!

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  28. Claire Justine21 January 2014 at 07:25

    You did a great job here, love it :) thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays,,,

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    1. Claire Justine27 January 2014 at 08:33

      Thanks again for sharing at Creative Mondays, pinning and featuring your seagull cushion at the hop this week :)

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  29. Jules23 January 2014 at 05:16

    Love this. The bunting adds such a fun, seaside touch!

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  30. Christie3 February 2014 at 11:33

    I love this!! So cute :)

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  31. Sew Hungryhippie4 February 2014 at 21:00

    Love this, esp with the added touch of the bunting! Found you via Tip me Tues, and following you for future loveliness. :D cheers!

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  32. Diana of Diana Rambles11 February 2014 at 15:02

    Fabulous! Pinned!!

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  33. Unknown28 February 2014 at 16:33

    It's time for the recipient to post just how much she loves her seagull cushion. It sits on my perfectly matched blue lounge (identical colour - how did you manage that, Pam?) and looks out at its friends on the beach over the road. I love, love love it so much and it was my favourite Christmas present by far. Everyone loves it. I have an awesome sister!

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  34. Sharni Crossett3 March 2014 at 10:50

    Really cool! Nice idea!

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  35. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio11 April 2014 at 23:29

    Pam what a great seagull! I like the little flags on it too. Thank you so much for linking up on my new link party too. Whew, I'm so glad it works, lol!!!

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