Monday 7 October 2013

Nanna's 100th Birthday Present - a Liberty Motif Cushion

 
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread

This was such a special project for me - to make something meaningful for my great-nanna for her 100th birthday this year. As you can imagine, she has had a lot of birthdays and doesn't really want for anything these days. But we still like to get her little things to celebrate and show our love for her. I rack my brain every year and choose things like comfy shoes or a pretty shawl... comfort is the main thing we want for her. So, I thought I'd make her a cushion for her back. I know it's not completely practical and she probably won't want to use it in case she damages it. But I knew she would love it because I made it myself.

So here's how I went:

Liberty of London "Rock and Roll Rachel" print fabric for Nanna's 100th Birthday Cushion
I picked this Liberty of London "Rock and Roll Rachel" print because Nan would love the colours and I loved the paisley motifs.
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
I cut out the motifs and ironed them to 100% linen ready for stitching.
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
I satin-stitched around the motifs to add colour borders and definition; and I added some french knots for pretty detailing.
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
Then I stitched on a linen rosette and sewed on the Liberty fabric backing.
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
Hand-stitching the closure was a big job because the cushion insert was jammed in there to make the cushion really puff out!
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
The finished front showing the top flower motif and the 100 to celebrate the special milestone.
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
The rosette really stood out once the cushion was stuffed!
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
I backed the cushion with complete Liberty of London "Rock and Roll Rachel" fabric - it was SO soft and pretty!
Liberty Motif Cushion by Rhapsody and Thread
Present time!
100th Birthday present 'montage' with a congratulatory plaque from the Pope!
Nanna's handmade birthday present stash with her congratulatory plaque from the Pope!

This last picture was a 'montage' of the special birthday gifts handmade by me (cushion on right), my mum (quilt at the top), and my sister (painting on the left). We are a crafty bunch, aren't we?!

 

2 comments:

  1. What a great gift and your satin stitch is perfect!

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  2. Thanks Rose - there was many a night spent in front of the TV working on that satin stitch! It was worth it ;o)

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