Well, that's January out the way, the days are thankfully beginning to get a bit longer although it's still absolutely freezing!
I have some sewing to show you today, It's my big "50" birthday later this year and so a fair few of my friends are also turning 50.
The first one to celebrate is my life long friend, we were neighbours growing up and have had many laughs throughout the years.
I've made her a double sided cushion, one side to go with her decor and the other using photos of ourselves and other close friends.
The photos were printed onto printable cotton. I then ironed them onto some Steam-a-Seam/Bondaweb, cut them out and stitched them onto some plain cream fabric. I also made up a word cloud image using www.tagxedo.com and also printed that onto cotton.
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| the photos |
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| front of cushion |
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| back of cushion |
I'd like to link to Handmade Harbour, which is now hosted by the lovely Vicky
and Anything but a Card, who have the theme Friendship.
Okay, that's me for today, thanks so much for popping in.
Happy Crafting!
Suze xx
26 comments:
What a beautiful and very thoughtful gift. I love the idea of including a word cloud.
This is such a lovely idea! A photo album which is both thoughtful and functional, I bet she'll love it!
Aww what a lovely gift! I really like the double sided style, that way she can turn it around to whichever suits her fancy. I'm sure she'll be thrilled with it :) x
This is a beautiful pillow. Your workmanship is so professional and I love the way you "framed" photo. I'm sure your friend will love this special gift.
What a lovely gift. If I were your friend this would make me cry (in a nice way) xxx
Wow Suze, you've put those ugly mugs to good use!!!
Ha Ha didnt we spruce up well! She will absolutely love it. x
Aileen
What a thoughtful gift, I love the pictures:)
What a fabulous idea and heartfelt gift. A sensible side and a hidden meaningful side. I'm sure she will be very pleased x
What a beautiful idea and great use of tagxedo, I've used their word cloud site before but never thought to put them on fabric. Love it!
What a beautiful keepsake Suze - the double-sided design is a brilliant idea. Love the happy photos and the text on the heart - FABULOUS!!
Sylvia xx
Your cushion is delightful. It's great you can flip it around too! Thanks for joining in at Anything But A Card this month.
Your cushion is delightful. It's great you can flip it around too! Thanks for joining in at Anything But A Card this month.
A keepsake to treasure, so beautiful
This is totally gorgeous, love that cushion, what a wonderful idea, your friend will be over the moon! Hugs, Valerie
Hey Miz Suze! What a fantastic and well thoughtful present that is, if I had that I would be floored! Its the thought thats gone into it, rather than just go out and buy something. So its your 50th this year then eh!!! I am only 23 so you are way infront of me (laughing!!!)Believe that and you will believe anything!!!!xxx
Oh my missus this is just fantabydoozey I love the front and as for the back it is just the perfect gift!!!I'm sure Sandra sill will just love it x.
What a great idea for a 50th Birthday gift. A keepsake and useful too :)
What a beautiful gift - so unusual. Your friend will love it xx
I love it. It looks so stylish on one side and it's so personal on the other. Just beautiful! x
What a gorgeous cushion, a stunning way to mark a big year!
What a great friendship gift. I love the pics and the word cloud. x
I absolutely love your Friendship cushion. What a fabulous idea.
Thanks for joining us over at Anything But a Card.
Beautiful way to remember a great friendship, love the idea of of a comfy pillow. Thank you for joining us at Anything but a card challenge blog!
What an absolutely great idea and beautiful pillow, you are so creative. Thank you so much for joining us over at Anything But A Card. xo
What a lovely creation! thanks for joining us at anything but a card.
What a wonderful keepsake and project commemorating friendship and celebrating the milestone. You all can be given a great big hug every time it's viewed and all the smiles, too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Anything But a Card Challenges!
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