Thursday 2 July 2015

My First Cushion Ta Dah







I finished my first cushion! A simple granny square affair using 'join as you go' I used the yarn I bought in Berlin last July, so it's a nice souvenir.

Sadly C isn't convinced still, but it's found its way onto the sofa and he doesn't seem to object too much ;) My next goal is to keep it away from cat claws...

The only thing I'm not happy with is the button arrangement. I just used an assortment of odd buttons and as you can see they're not very evenly spaced. My only excuse is that I was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to rectify the situation! Maybe one day in the future.

So I feel some cushion mania coming on, it's a very satisfying project! They might have to be gifts for now though...
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  1. Unknown2 July 2015 at 09:48

    It's a lovely cushion cover. Well done! The button arrangement looks fine. You can't see them when the cushion is upright so no need to redo anything! A really great first cushion! X

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:46

      Thanks Marion :) I think I probably won't redo it now :) hope all's well! X

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  2. Anitha2 July 2015 at 16:33

    The cushion cover came out very well indeed.. The buttons doesn't look odd as they are of same color as the yarns. Lovely project:) have a wonderful day!

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:47

      Thanks Anitha! I was aiming for consistency so hopefully my sloppiness wasn't noted ;) Have a great week!

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  3. Unknown3 July 2015 at 08:22

    I think it's lovely - and I don't really love "pastel" colours, so it must be really beautiful for me to like it! : ) I think the button work well on it, too! I've only made a cushion so far, but I'd like to make another someday, you're right, they're satisfying projects!
    Wish you a nice weekend! xx

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:47

      Thanks Valentina that's very sweet! Hope you have a lovely week xx

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  4. Alison3 July 2015 at 13:36

    Well done, it looks great! I didn't even notice the button spacing issue until you pointed it out!! I was too busy liking the button colours :-) xx

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:48

      Thanks Alison that's really nice to hear!! xx

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  5. Unknown3 July 2015 at 13:52

    It's really pretty! I made a few myself including a ripple cushion and a round one. I ended up realising they were too bright for my taste as I used the Attic 24 palette which I love, but which isn't actually 'me', and moved them on, but the making part was fun! X

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:49

      Thanks Lil! It's hard to know what the final effect is going to be isn't it. These are slightly girlier than my usual colour palette, which seems to be blue-based, and whilst I like the final effect poor C isn't' so convinced! x

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  6. She loves to crochet4 July 2015 at 10:36

    I love your cushion Helen, the colours look fab, I hope you enjoy using it.Hx

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  7. Pradeepa5 July 2015 at 05:47

    The cushion is very pretty! I don't think anyone will notice the buttons until you point it out, so you don't have to bother about them.

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:50

      Thanks Pradeepa that's very reassuring :) lovely to see you back!

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  8. Anne5 July 2015 at 09:28

    Very cute! My bf isn't too fond of crochet cushions either but he has accepted the blankets on the couch, so I reckon it is a good start :P

    Take care
    Anne
    Crochet Between Worlds

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    1. Helen 5 July 2015 at 09:51

      Thanks Anne! That's an excellent start :) I am a bit wary of blankets on the sofa because the cats always seem to pull them with their claws, but maybe I should try a few :)

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  9. TwoPlusCute5 July 2015 at 12:35

    Good job! It's lovely and I really like the buttons. Cute, cute!

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  10. Miss 6 July 2015 at 04:07

    great cushion...I am due to make one like yours!
    Miss

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  11. Anonymous7 July 2015 at 03:38

    The cushion looks great! Love it! Its inspired me to get on with mine now :)

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  12. Gabriela7 July 2015 at 07:37

    It looks very cute. Congratulations for your first granny cushion!!! I don't think the buttons look odd at all. Sometimes it's exactly the imperfection what makes something stand out. And besides it is your first pillow, your own work.

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