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Monday, January 18, 2010

Vintage Finish


I bought a gorgeous vintage sheet from Vinnies over a year ago specially to cover some daggy lounge cushions and then I couldn't cut the fabric . It was so worn and smooth and just so beautiful I hung it over the back of my loungeroom chair so I could look at it all the time . I don't make a lot of things for myself and things I do make are often for magazine projects so I can't show them straight away . As part of the One Project a Month challenge I'm going to try and make things for my home . I finally cut just enough out of the sheet to make this cushion cover and the rest is on the back of my chair . The photo doesn't do this fabric justice it looks a bit brown here yuk ! it really is a gold and sunny yellow and it makes me happy !

37 comments:

  1. ittybittyandprettyJanuary 18, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    strange how one sheet can bring back a flood of memories...perfect idea for such a well worn peice of nostalgia.
    xxrosey

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  2. Sarah LouJanuary 18, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Oh that sheet is amazing! I adore this cushion. Im having a real love affair with yellow lately and this is so not helping! so magical!!

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  3. willywagtailJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    That is beautiful. It 's lovely to feature just the material withoout any fussing. Cherrie

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  4. NimaJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    wow...gorgeous finish...

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  5. BarbJanuary 19, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    I love it, you can even make a sheet look amazing!!

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  6. Apple Avenue QuiltsJanuary 19, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    Lovely cushion. I love the fabric and the ball fringe.

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  7. EvelynJanuary 19, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    That's really pretty! I bet if that sheet could talk, it would say thank you for putting it to use again. :-)

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  8. AllieJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    That is lovely!

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  9. barb's creationsJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Love the cushion Clare.What a great way to repurpose an old sheet.You continue to inspire me to think outside the squre,keep it up :) Barb.

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  10. Tweed ThoughtsJanuary 19, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Thank you for commenting on my 'rule-breaking' teddies! Love your cushion - I never seem to get round to making things for myself now either :)
    Alison

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  11. Peg - Happy In QuiltingJanuary 19, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Clare...gee that looks good...the pom poms really set it off..
    congrats on the finish..Peg OPAM 2010

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  12. Gay McDonellJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Yes, the smoothness of lovely old sheets is quite amazing! Great Cushion.

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  13. MisteaJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Very pretty cushion - I am imagining that yellow colour straight from the '70s we had sheets like that at home.

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  14. A Bite of Country CupcakesJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    You'd go nuts here.
    We hav an awesome Oppie in an area full of oldies and the vintge linens and the like would blow your mind that get donated!

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  15. PamJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Still, it looks very pretty Clare despite not looking true to colour. Love the little pom pom trim. :)

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I think it looks great Clare and I also read your profile in the latest issue of Handmade too.....well done.

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  17. JanJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Isn't it hard to make something for yourself - and isn't it a real buzz when you do. That's a lovely cushion, Clare, and the trim is so sweet.

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  18. wonderwomanJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    gorgeous fabric and a lovely cushion.

    x

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  19. LurlineJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Really pretty - looks nice and fresh to me!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  20. JuliaJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Clare...It's lovely...the pom poms really set it off..
    Good idea to make something for your self each month..
    Julia ♥

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  21. AnitaJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Clare, I can see why you couldn't cut the material. I've been like that with some materials. Love the cushion. Kind regards, Anita.

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  22. Billy AngelJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Sooo pretty. I know how you feel about cutting into your fabric. But the end result was so worth it.

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  23. beachvintage.comJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Love the pom pom fringing. The fabric is beautiful. Vintage sheets always get me everytime.

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  24. veenaJanuary 19, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    wow!!!!!!!!lovely finish

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  25. BeenaJanuary 19, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Very pretty, Clare! I love how you've finished the edges.

    I'm needing to make some things for around my home, too. It always seems to end up being the last thing I get to!

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  26. Vicki ♥January 19, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    It has turned out lovely Clare :) I imagine it looks fabulous where ever you put it :)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    oh it's simply gorgeous Clare! love it

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  28. posie blogs Jennie McClellandJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Oh lovely work Clare, just perfect. Love Posie

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  29. LeahJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Love it, and love the sheet fabric, ive been wanting to do the same thing...especially love the trim.

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  30. our shabby cottageJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Love it Clare and I love the pom poms!

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  31. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Now the sheet is twice as nice Clare - you can see it hung over the chair AND as a cushion cover - perfect.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  32. PaulineJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Cute Clare, we both used pom poms this week...lol...looks great though...
    cheers

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  33. AngieJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Great cushion & I love the idea of one project a month!

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  34. Market GirlJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I love the edging you have, just gorgeous. The pattern is also beautiful. Well done
    Cheers
    Julie from Handmade Market

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  35. Frolic in FabricFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Just simply gorgeous. Love it!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Oh Wow! Love it and such a great idea using purchases from Op-Shops. Your my kinda gal. xx

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  37. LaurieStarFebruary 16, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Love it! :)

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