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jaydee67 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject: Window seat

So it went like this, a friend was moving house and asked me if I would do her a favour. They were moving to 2 adjoining croft houses which had been knocked into one and had a large window seat she would like me to make a patchwork cushion for. Sure I said. Now if anyone asks you for something like this - check the dimensions! The two houses when joined had the roof at the back squared off so that there was enough head height for a corridor. The back wall was all windows ...

We have worked out if I use pillows 6 lengthwise will cover the narrow bit and another 7 or 8 widthwise will cover the wider bit ...

Anyway - I started yesterday and have done the first 5. They have ribbons on the ends so they can be tied together. I am trying to stick to florals and greens as the windows overlook the back garden. All materials bar the sewing thread are recycled from charity shops or friends' donations.

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dancingqueen · Moderator Joined: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 43111

they are gorgeous...has she seen them yet?

i wonder if DK could put a window seat in my lounge? Wink

i love the materials Jaydee..especially the poppy one...and i recognise my bag in there!!

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Jack-of-all-Trades · prefect Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 9426 Location: england

They are lovely Jaydee, let me know if you run out of fabric I might have some in those colours.It's funny I was thinking about you yesterday as I'm having a sort out and I thought I'll do the fabric on Tuesday and see if there is any I don't need.Then I thought of you.And here you are making someone a window seat. So let me know and I can look tomorrow afternoon.

Tiki · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:43 am Post subject:

You've really set yourself a task there JD. They look lovely. How long does it take you to make one.?

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trueblue · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:59 am Post subject:

Wonderful

They will look great against the garden back ground

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jaydee67 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:49 am Post subject:

I'm going to do the 6th one and then take them up for her to see - that'll be one part done then. Hope she likes them! Confused

The poppy fabric is one my friend gave me when she was clearing out and moving - so she is getting it back! Wink

It took me about 5 1/2 hours to do 3 yesterday - including tea breaks, but I was fiddling around a bit using up scraps on two of them - I think it's faster if I cut strips and go for it.

Jack - I never say no to fabric - must learn to start saying no occasionally! Wink

Especially one I find out the size of a project! I have been putting this off for nearly a year though- I feel better now it's underway.

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dancingqueen · Moderator Joined: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 43111

hope she likes them!! im sure she will love them! Smile

will need a picture of them when they are in place and finished

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Dinny · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

They're fantastic jaydee! Are the backs plain?

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beameup · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

Those are my favourite colours together JD. You've done a fab job, they look really pretty and fresh, Smile

jaydee67 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject:

The backs are plain - made from beige curtain lining - will have to see if I have the other one. going to run out soon!

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jaydee67 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

Pillow 6

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missyd · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

They look lovely JD

Missyd x

trueblue · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject:

I love No6 Very Happy

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dancingqueen · Moderator Joined: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 43111

i love it!

when you posted in the other thread about what to do for the next cushion i was going to say patchwork squares Shocked

but thought it might be too time consuming

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Jack-of-all-Trades · prefect Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 9426 Location: england

Will sort some out in the next week. I have quite a few pieces I was going to get around to using but I haven't so I think it will find a good home in Shetland.