Saturday, May 21, 2011

cushion swap - in and out



I was really nervous when I signed up for Vic's cushion swap - what if I stuff up my project and send my swap recipient a dud, or end up being really late sending it, and getting in trouble with Vic?

or... what if I really don't like the cushion I receive?

I think I've been lucky on both counts...


Here's the cushion I received - from the lovely Melissa. Isn't it amazing - and it fits our place perfectly. The big question is - do I add it to our vintage sheet bedding plans for our daughter's "big bed" - or do I keep it for myself? I'm keeping it for myself for a while as I make up my mind...

I was lucky with my swap recipient too - I got to spend some time "researching" on her lovely blog and checking out her Pinterest pics, and working out what she might like. I discovered that she loves books (and is fond of books arranged by colour order), likes flowers, and likes a bit of vintage...


so I made her a rainbow vintage floral bookshelf cushion! I really loved the process of making it, and found myself racing to finish it in excitement (instead of my normal hurrying to meet a deadline). I really hope she likes it too.

Thanks, Vic - this swap was fun!
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21 comments:

  1. CateMay 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    they are both fab! You and your recipient ate both lucky!! Which reminds me...if I don't finish off the those last touches on my first PIF gift I'm going to get really stroppy with myself pretty soon :-)
    have a great weekend
    xxxCate

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  2. JennieMay 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I love both of these!
    They are just gorgeous!!

    Your vintage floral bookshelf is inspired. I love the book leaning against the others!xx

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  3. AmyMay 21, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    They are both gorgoues.

    I am loving your bookshelf cushion. What an amazing, original idea. I have never seen one like it before. Awesome Job

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  4. tea with lucyMay 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    both cushions are absolute winners! great work girls. xo

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  5. melissaMay 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Wow Catherine, youve got nothing to worry about, your cushion is beautiful! I love the idea of the books - its just perfect. lucky partner!

    x

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  6. JennieMay 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    That's gorgeous! What a great idea, combining the books block and vintage sheets.

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  7. MakeminemidcenturyMay 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I knew they were books straight away! How thoughtful of you. And brilliant work!

    Melissa is one of my all-time favourite quilters (I don't know many. Quality rather than quantity is my mantra). You're very lucky to have some of her beautiful work.

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  8. teddybearswednesdayMay 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    the cushion you made is gorgeous Catherine and I'm sure the recipient will LOVE it xo

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  9. gretbertMay 22, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    They are both beautiful, I would love either of them!

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  10. The Joyful ThrifterMay 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love those pillows!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  11. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    They are both lovely.

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  12. Christina LowryMay 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Two gorgeous cushions for sure! They would have worked really well together as well! :)

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  13. Anna BartlettMay 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    How serendipitous to send and receive such a gorgeous pair! You must have been on a very similar colour wavelength. Beautiful cushions! It's been fun, hasn't it?

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  14. Kelly CasanovaMay 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great cushions, how interesting that you both used similar colour schemes.

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  15. CathieMay 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    wow, you have been lucky & both cushions are wonderful!
    x

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  16. VicMay 23, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Oh I wouldn't say no to either of those, they are both wonderful! I love a happy swapper...! ;)

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  17. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oh my goodness me, both of those cushions are absolutely divine!

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  18. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Lovely cushions. I love the book block idea.

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  19. KylieMay 24, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wow! Your cushions are both very sweet. Well done you!

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  20. Jessica Lonard (The Crafty Librarian)May 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Thank you so much! I received my cushion yesterday, and it is amazing! I'm so lucky (^_^) Very thoughtful!

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  21. GinaMay 30, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What great cushions! I think you did a splendid job on the bookshelf, I'm inspired to try something similar myself now. (and by 'now' I mean 'sometime this decade', though hopefully I will actually unpack the sewing machine soon!)

    Great to get reacquainted yesterday Catherine - I think that outing was just the thing to get me back into commenting :)

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