Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Cushions from leftovers

I was asked to make a cushion to match the headboard and bedskirt. ( The gray one). What was left over for the cushion presented quite a challenge because there were only 4 pieces, the largest being 16" x 18", the other 3 about 5" x 16" so I designed this cushion and added a tassle. It's pleated on the right edge but only about half way - that's all the fabric I had. The brown striped cushion follows the same design and with the pleats it isn't just a typical striped cushion. I like being able to use one good tassle. I sew a button on the inside of the bottom pleat to which I attach the tassle so it can be removed for cleaning.