I must admit, though it was nice and easy and not too much stitching - and I do feel I've finally got the hang of stitching on linen/eavenweave - now is the pesky task of making it into a cushion- uh oh I have the feeling that it might go on my to do pile which is getting bigger - I really need to stop starting new projects and properly finish what I have.
I have had the foam for the seating on my pew for over a fortnight and I've had the material to have a go at covering it for weeks as well but the two have never been introduced - is anyone else like that??? I really need a kick up the bum to finish stuff.
Ooh, I know I had a question as well - would you put any interfacing on the back of the sewing??? and will I be alright just making the cushion as is or would you do anything to prevent further fraying of the edges??? (the cutting to size will get rid of the current raggedyness - is that even a word??)
Lastly, I've only got a thin piece of linen left that I bought from a quilting/xstitch show at Harrogate can anyone recommend any good/cheap online suppliers I've used sew & so before but not for fabric.
Thanks for any advice & thanks for looking :-)
Ali
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Ooh...you iz one clever chick...get it...sorry! Just to let you know, your wee package is on its way...could you let me know when it's arrived as it's gawn special delivery ! xxxx
ReplyDeleteOooh, you finished this quickly and it really looks like a chicken now! ;) Fab work. xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous Ali...and well done you hun :o)
ReplyDeletehave a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx
whey hey on mastering the linen/ evenweave .. its up to you if you want to put interfacing on .. sometimes i do and sometimes not .... I have an over locker that I use on my fabric to seal the edges to stop fraying ..and mmmm cheapish fabric not sure .. i get mine from sew n sew , polstitches , sparklies and from the show at harrogate in November from a few stalls there ... hope that helps abit :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - would love to see your finished cushion. x
ReplyDeleteHow fab is this. Well done on finishing it, can't wait to see the finished cushion, and your seating pads for your pew. I'm exactly the same, start something, never quite finish it but move onto something else. The cycle never stops xxx
ReplyDeleteWell of course we all knew it was a chicken right from the start!! I would do a machined row of stitching all around the edge about 1/4" in just to make sure it dosen't fray and then take a 1/2" for seam allowance. Happy cushion making. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Ali, it's going to look fab made into a cushion. I have used Sew and So for fabric, not sure how they compare on price tbh but their service is fab x
ReplyDeletelovely stitching Ali :) X
ReplyDeleteYour chicken looks fab Ali - can't wait to see the finished cushion!!
ReplyDeletelove the cards, thanks for the link to the car digi,it's perfect for my nephew
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