Thursday 29 August 2013

Sunshine cushion

I can't believe it has been over a week since my last post. This week has gone so fast, and to be honest I have just been plain lazy about posting! In my last post I said that I might have a completed cushion cover to share with you - well, I do!


Here is the cushion made with my latest motif design. I'm calling this motif the sunshine motif. I'm quite pleased with the way this cushion turned out, and I loved working with all these colours!


I think this cushion has a South American feel to it. Something about all the colours together and the sunburst element of the motif. Can anyone else see that?


I also made a button closure for this cushion - I do love that on a crochet cushion, I think it gives such a nice finishing touch! 


I would love to share this pattern with you - I'm actually mulling over the purchase of crochet chart software. I think this would be much better than writing out patterns long-hand, which, let's face it, is a bit of a chore!



Well, I think you have probably had enough of the cushion for now! As Autumn is approaching here with the start of September I've been turning my thoughts to knitwear. More soon!

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17 comments:

  1. Your cushion is brilliant Jen - colour, motif and workmanship, and yes, I agree, you've certainly captured the South American feel with it! I also like the way you've stitched your squares together.
    I'd be interested to hear more about Crochet Chart Softwear - that's new to me - I'd better have a wee look for that - keep the brain cogs churning!
    I really am so impressed with this lovely cushion - well done!
    Joy x

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    1. Thanks Joy! By the way, congratulations on your Liebster Award - I did stop by your blog earlier this week and saw that you had posted about that - didn't have time to leave a comment though!

      Jen x

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  2. Lovely Jen - together with the blanket you've got the perfect snuggling up kit! Gorgeous colours - well done x Jane

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    1. Hi,

      Thank you! It's about to start getting colder here, so I'm dusting down all my blankets for Autumn snuggling!

      Jen

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  3. Hello Jen, The cushion is perfect with the blanket. Wonderful colors. Hugs Judy

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  4. Hi Jen, I just popped over for a visit from my blogging sister CJ Stitching and Blooms. Your pillow is fabulous! I too love the look of button closures - they give an nice professional and finished look to the project. I am your newest follower, couldn't help myself what with all the crochet and mention of fall knitwear! I'm a sucker for anything yarn... it's my newest addiction. I'm even learning how to spin my own yarn which what a long time dream. Not working any longer has made for an entire transformation of my brain, or maybe it is the menopause thing, whichever I'm having a fabulous time in my studio... yes, even in my jammies!:D
    Well, great to meet you and look forward to seeing you often in blog posts!
    Hugs from a new blogging sister,
    Beth P
    P.S. stop by my blog for a peak if you get a chance... would love to have your company!

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    1. Well, welcome to you Beth! Yes, I too am a fellow yarn addict - I'm not sure I'm the type to try spinning myself - I like the luxury of going to the yarn shop and choosing colours where someone else has already done all the hard work! But, I admire you for having a go, and I hope you enjoy it!

      I'll definitely pay you a visit over on your blog.

      Jen

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  5. Your cushion is really beautiful. The colours are wonderful and I agree with you about it having a South American feel. Lovely work.
    M x

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    1. Thank you! It was great fun to make - I always love projects with bright colours, I think I will always need colour in my life.

      Jen

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  6. Fabulous cushion. I just love the colours.

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  7. Mouthwatering cushion-I love it.!! Which yarn did you use? Debby

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    1. Hi Debby, it was Rowan Cotton Glace.

      Jenx

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  8. The pillow and blanket are lovely!!! I have made several blankets and need/want to make another. I'm interested in what stitch you used. I'm so glad to have discovered your blog.

    Lynne

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  9. This is quite cheery! I don't see a link to the pattern...maybe my eyes are tired.

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  10. Dear Jen, I just came across your blog because your pillow cover caught my eye! I am a dolls maker, but love crocheting and knitting very much.. so I joined your followers! At the moment I am crocheting too, but I haven't made up my mind yet: will it be a pillow cover, or a little blanket? That's the question! I just wonder what people like best (want to put it in my Etsy shop).
    Succes with your October knitting, greetings, Annasoer :)

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  11. Just began crocheting and LOVE this pillow! I noticed this post was made several months back. Any progress on a pattern yet? Would love to make one of these as a gift for a sweet friend.

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