Did you know a large group of flying geese is called a skein? Well, I didn’t I but now I can say I’ve learned something new today. The information, by the way, came from here.
Anyway, my double circle of geese cushion has been on my to-do list since last June and I’m so happy to finally be able to put a tick next to it.
After I stopped worrying and got on with sewing the cushion came together really quickly. The fabric I used for the geese is “Good Fortune” by Kate Spain, the green solid is one I got from a friend.
I wasn’t sure how to quilt it but decided to simply follow the geese, which meant 24 stops and starts where I had to break thread. I think it took longer to knot the threads and bury the ends than to piece the whole block.
This cushion was made with someone in mind. However, I now don’t think it is right for this person so it looks like this one is up for grabs. Or it might just stay there on the sofa if I can’t find a good home for it; it goes really well with our sage green feature wall.
I didn’t have a pillow form big enough for the cover (it finishes at 20″) so I pinched the insert of Charlie’s bed so I could take pictures. He wasn’t very happy and decided to check out my photo shoot.
The look on his face says it all…
Another finish for my FAL list. Not quite on a roll but getting there.
Armer Charlie! Wie konntest Du ihm das nur antun! Das Kissen ist wunderschön. Mag die Farbkombination, erinnert an den Frühling.
Wow, this has turned out beautifully. I think that you might have to buy a pillow to go in it though as the cat looks perturbed about loosing its bed. Di x
Lovely pattern, but I think you have to make charlie a new bed!
What a gorgeous cushion – I can understand why you ended up keeping it!!!
It is beautiful! And another finish too.