So a gift with a child's name on it, always goes down a treat. Something that is clearly just for them. Not for sharing... MINE... MINE... MINE... MINE... MINE...
This cushion makes for a simple gift idea. I have used a ready made cushion with a removable cover, but if your sewing skills are up to it, you could make it from scratch.
It's just as easy as it looks. First I cut my stars from some scrap fabrics. Then I embroidered the name on to the large star. I used some iron on interfacing to position the stars on the cushion cover, then worked a blanket stitch edging around the outline - securing the star in place.
It's really that simple!
I've made quite a number of these... sometimes I'll cut the individual letters from scrap material and sew them on to the cushion... just for something different.
That's gorgeous. The good thing about a removable cover is you can wash it when those grubby fingers have been hugging their own pillow.
ReplyDeleteHey not sure it's a kid thing either. I love anything that I can claim as my own, if it has my name on it even better. Nothing seems to be just mine anymore ;-)
Oh thats beautiful! So simple to make, what a great girt idea for the kids that just have everything!
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These are adorable - I love them - what a neat gift idea. Your blanket stitching is so even and perfect.
ReplyDeletejacqui - sounds like the voice of experience there... surely there are no grubby little fingers in your house???
ReplyDeletecabbage heart - perfect for exactly those kids! I agree
annemarie - thank you :)
It's so hard keeping up with you and your blog post's, they are all so great, I love this. I want to send a semi made woolen jumper to you for felting, I'd love to see what you can do with it!
ReplyDeletecat - sounds fabulous... there are so many possibilities :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea !!! I love love love it !! What a great gift idea for the nephews !!
ReplyDeletestramenda - glad to help!
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