6.6.11

sailing boats


We've just returned from our Half Term by the sea. Not the usual relaxing week this time, as it was dominated by a stream of deliveries because we've been doing up the cottage. But it was good, much needed, fresh air, not to mention some cracking weather too.

So I've been having a relaxing morning, getting reacquainted with my sewing machine, whilst the smell of steeping elderflowers, brought back from the countryside, pervades the house.


When I found a piece of vintage barkcloth featuring sailing boats and islands I couldn't believe my luck but because the fabric has several different vignettes in the pattern, it's not an easy one to cut into. Trying to get a good square whilst saving other pieces for more projects makes it quite a challenge.

I made a cushion and backed it with my usual antique linen which will be perfect for a room by the sea. All of a sudden I'm there again.


Did you have a lovely week?

18 comments:

  1. ...Nina Nixon...06/06/2011, 07:35

    It's lovely - I so adore fabric with boats on.

    Half term is still going on for us here today, but tomorrow I will be a very happy mummy. Hard work....to say the least!

    Nina xxx

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  2. Pipany06/06/2011, 08:04

    Still one child home, but back tomorrow. Lovely half term, though not in the least relaxing due to babies of all kinds! x

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  3. Dawn06/06/2011, 08:43

    I just love that fabric - I don't think I would dare to cut it at all!

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  4. Helen Philipps06/06/2011, 09:11

    I absolutely love that boat fabric - what a fantastic find! The cushion you made with it is really lovely. It's always a dilemma cutting into a big print and trying to preserve all the different parts of it! I'll keep looking and hoping I find one as nice as this!
    Helen x

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  5. Jane06/06/2011, 09:20

    Absolutely gorgeous cushion, as you say, perfect for a room by the sea. Mine both went back to school today, I had a lovely half term with them but it's been bliss getting back to my sewing again! x

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  6. Lululiz06/06/2011, 11:38

    Perfect seaside cushion, I love it!

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  7. Floss06/06/2011, 13:14

    You sound happily busy, and I adore that cushion. I bought some fabulous flowered bark cloth the other day and haven't decided what to do with it yet...

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  8. Juliab06/06/2011, 13:43

    Gorgeous gorgeous fabric. What are you going to make with the leftovers?

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  9. Lola Nova06/06/2011, 14:06

    Great fabric and a truly beachy beautiful cushion!
    Ah, you have me dreaming of the sea side now!

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  10. Curlew Country06/06/2011, 14:45

    What a perfect find and doesn't it just look at home on your stripey chair. Beautiful!
    Stephx

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  11. Helsie06/06/2011, 15:05

    Your cushion looks like it will be perfect. Glad you had a good break from home if not from work !!!
    Cheers
    Helen

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  12. Naturally Carol07/06/2011, 00:33

    I love the way the British light makes the bright blues and reds just glow. Great fabric and looks wonderful on the stripey armchair.

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  13. sarah-jane down the lane07/06/2011, 02:04

    Such cool fabric! looks great on the stripey chair...yikes I must finnish oacking up the kitchen!!!
    Thanks so much for your kind wishes. see you soon,

    Sarah x

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  14. The Coffee Lady07/06/2011, 04:14

    It's lovely! And goes so well on that stripy chair.

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  15. greenrabbitdesigns07/06/2011, 14:38

    Gorgeous fabric and as always you have used it beautifully Kate!
    Vivienne x

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  16. Funkymonkey08/06/2011, 00:34

    I love that fabric, it looks absoultely perfect. I have seen a skirt with a pretty sailing boat design which has been tempting me to be naughty. Perhaps if I can't have a cushion.....

    Tracey

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  17. barbara09/06/2011, 03:52

    I love that fabric so much, maybe because of those marvelous touches of red... and the cushion looks perfect ...

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  18. Louise15/06/2011, 15:05

    Barkcloth and designs like this take me back to my childhood. x

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