Hi everyone and welcome to my first post of the year (and my first post in over a month!). I felt like I needed a bit of a break over the festive season but I've given myself a kick up the bahookie to get me back into blogging and crafting.
As I previously mentioned, I want to concentrate more on building my sewing skills this year, so I've made a start with some zipped cushions.
I've only made cushions once before and that was with an easy envelope fold closure, but I thought I'd challenge myself to inserting a zip for a more professional finish.
The fabric is a linen/cotton mix called Hedgerow and is by Voyage, they're a Scottish firm and make some lovely home decor fabrics. The backing fabric is 100% linen which I have to say was a bit stretchy! I used 20" feather inserts so they're nice and puffy!
I'd also like to show you my vintage sewing machine which I picked up at a local auction for £24! It came totally complete with instruction booklet, feet, knee lift, needles etc. I've done a bit of research and it was manufactured around 1939. My son replaced the old round headed plug for me and it works! It's a bit stiff though so will need a thorough clean and oil. Have to say though, I've nowhere to put it, I just bought it 'cause I liked it!
Okay, that's me for today, thanks ever so much for popping in.
Linking to Handmade Monday.
Suze xx
