Toile and Silk

 

I love toile, it's one of my favourite fabrics especially the raspberry colour. I made this cushion just recently from some leftover fabric and some red silk that I had. I love the two colours together. The pattern came from the 'Simple Cushions' book that I have listed in 'Currently Reading' and it was really easy to follow. When I first moved house I was astounded at the cost of having curtains and soft furnishings made and decided that I would find a local class and make them myself. It couldn't be that difficult could it? Well 6 years on I am still at the same class (which I love) and make blinds and curtains and cushions. I have met some wonderful women who are on my wavelength and like me stash away fabrics in cupboards just because they too love the look of them and know that one day they ' will come in useful....'

Comments

['MN']

Yessss! You _did_ get the picture. Just as I said you would. :-)

And oh but it is a beautiful pillow. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

The bit of the drape/curtain I can see... that too is a raspberry color, yes? But not toile? At least, I don't think it's toile.

Mmmmm, maybe another picture taking spree? So we can better see the drape/curtain? :-)

'MN'

[Clare]

Pretty cushion! I'm glad to hear you are keen on making and sewing things - that's means we'll get to see lots more photos!

[Sue]

Lovely cushion, and yes please, can we see the curtain?!!

[Cherry Menlove]

I loved the doors in your previous post. We have to replece the doors in our new place and I can't wait. Our new house is so confused. I would have brought the beams and doors back to the original wood too.
If you want me to tell you how I take my pictures I would love to help.

Cherry xx