Union Jack Cushion

After seeing a cushion in a window on my sisters blog I thought I'd have a go at making one myself. I had a hunt around my material pile and found an old red skirt and some bits of left over felt.
I made a Union jack flag from felt and then cut it into a heart shape.
I then hand drew some letters and backed them with interfacing. I had the help of my little pin cushion that Samuel made just after he started Primary school.

I pinned everything to an old flannelette pillowcase and then stitched it into place.
As the felt 'E'was plain I added some flowers and beads.
and Ta Dah..........................the finished product.

It was a lot of work and a bit time consuming but worth the effort I think and it looks right at home on my settee with my other handmade cushions.

Comments

  1. Great job with the pillow---very creative of you. I loved your Pink Saturday blossoms as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. Come join me for Crock Pot Wednesday.

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  2. Get yourself into business, woman! How about one with the Saltire?

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  3. I saw the pillow on Ruth's blog and loved it! Can't believe you made it and made it so quickly! Looks GREAT.

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  4. Hi, Thankyou so much for stopping by, very pretty pillow.
    Blessings, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  5. Oh, Liz, I love it! You sure are talented with a needle and thread!

    I love the 'I Love London' pillow in the window. Would you be able to tell me the name of the shop? Maybe I'll just have to do some googling . . . you don't see a pillow like that too often . . . usually they say I Love Paris!

    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your new pillow!

    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  6. I'm repeating Ruth's message! Start small but think big!!!! LYL

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  7. they are so cool it really is time you started a shop:)

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  8. gorgeous! you are so talented!

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