It’s Friday and, for once in a long long, time, I have a proper sewing/quilty kind of finish!
A little while ago, I was lucky enough to win a gorgeous AMH charm pack from AMY at CLOUD COU COU. I cut into it straight away and paired it up with some Collage and some PBJ Layer Cake squares (by Basic Grey for Moda) with the idea of making a kaleidoscope cushion but, what with my recent crochet obsession and the curious caravan business, I haven’t had time to get back to it, Today, on a sudden impulse, I decided to sew it up into something more modern – the Fractured Colours Cushion. I don’t really do wonky so this is far outside my comfort zone and I’m still not 100% certain whether I love it or whether I should be writing to Amy to apologise for wasting the charm squares! Certainly the grey in the bottom left hand corner, which blends so readily into the newsprint, wasn’t the greatest design choice but, overall, I think it is sort of interesting…
I’m linking this post with M-R at Quilt Matters
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
Lucy @ Charm About You
Love it, love it, love it!!! Especially the blended block, I smiled when I noticed that and it does make it more interesting!
Jehnny
What a gorgeous cushion! I love the printed fabric you used and those colours are great! I typically waste more fabric than I should too, there should be a support group or something :)
Cloud CouCou
Such a gorgeous cushion Janine, it's lovely to see what you've done with the squares. Don't worry about wasting fabric I'll let you off! BTW it's Cloud Coucou Amy not Crafty Shenanigans..ha ha!!
Lisa J.
I love it too. It's definately interesting, and a great use of the fabrics.
Sandra :)
Oh that's a GREAT kaleidoscope! Love the newsprint background (it has way more attitude than a plain background :D) and the fun colours – I think it's great! Overall I'd say it's not just interesting – it's a win :)
Pam @Threading My Way
Love, love, love your cushion, Janine!!! It's really eye-catching, with the bright colours against the text fabric.
Susan at TheBoredZombie.com
Oh how I love that background fabric! It's just perfect for this pillow!
BillieBee (billiemick)
What a fun pillow!
Celtic Thistle
Fabulous cushion Janine! I struggle with wonky too, so I understand your misgivings but I think you have definitely pulled it off :)
Cille
Overall it looks fantastic. I too struggle a little bit with wonky too but I honestly think this looks great. Maybe because it's small and not wonky ness on a big quilt? Your pillow is very playful and the colors and background totally works. Don't second guess your decision :)
Benta AtSLIKstitches
I love wonky – I struggle to create it, but love to see it, and this is gorgeous!
DeborahGun
I love it – it really grabbed my attention because it was so different :-)
Archie the wonder dog
I love it!
Catherine
What a fabulous cushion, I love it
Joanne
That is a fantastic cushion! I was looking for charm pack inspiration today!
Kate
Love this. The colours and the back print are fantastic.
Vera
Turned out pretty. Great combo and lovely pics.
Patti
I love your cushion, Janine! You did a fabulous job!
Soma Acharya
It's something very new and I love it, Janine! ! I love Fractured effect and the background is perfect!! So fantastic!
-Soma
M-R Charbonneau
Oooh, I like it a lot! Great colours against that text background. I think it's a great use of AMH's charms!
Wendy
It looks great! Honestly, it caught my eye as soon as it popped up in my reader!
Karen
Love your cushion! I am going to start my caravan this week! :)
pennydog
Well I like it so if you're not sure, you could just send it to me :D
Kim
Me thinks your kaleidoscope cushions screams FUN!! Love it!!
Yvonne Campbell
I love this pillow!