You can never have too many cushions

I have finished my knitted cushion and am really pleased with it. The flash on the photo doesn't show the patterns too well but I love all the different textures of the squares. Inspired by Debbie Abrahams blanket pattern based on floor coverings. Apologies to Debbie for the addition of the Dalek but it was a special request from Jenny. (Dalek pattern from Ravelry)
I have really got the hang of ladder stitch for stitching the blocks together now and was surprised by the weight of the yarn when knitted up and put together. I would be a fantastic blanket but I haven't the patience to knit that many squares. The back of the cushion is fabric and my sewing machine coped very well with the challenge of sewing cotton and knitting together.I have made yet another pinny from Leanne Beasley's Apron Strings pattern - I think this is the 7th or 8th.
This time I appliqued the name onto the pocket, instead of doing an embroidery. I drew the letters free hand and used my machine for the applique and was pleased at the result.

Happy Quilting xx

Feeling autumnal and its still August

With berries on the trees already it makes me think of autumn, although it has been August bank holiday weekend .and autumn makes me feel like knitting.
so I have been finishing off the squares I made from Debbie Abrahams book and using the skills she taught us way back at the start of summer at her mystery blanket day. I have been blocking out my squares into the required 6 3/4 " x 6 3/4" just like she showed me.
They are actually pinned to the ironing board, not onto a rocky shore ( this is my ironing board cover) The Dalek is not one of Debbie's designs but a special request from my DD to be incorporated into her cushion. I decided that 160 squares to make a blanket was a bit ambitious so I have stopped at 9 to make a cushion cover.
and straight onto the next project a little baby cardigan for a friend who is expecting a little boy any time now. This Sirdar snuggly summer stripes yarn is so soft, it is made from a blend of 80% bamboo and 20% wool.
Jenny has been busy sewing gifts for friends too. The soft pink flowers of this Durham Quilt fabric by Lecien are lovely and intended for my next quilt project but were liberated from my stash.
These little embroidered badges are a gift from my sister, do you think they are old and if so what have they come off? Now what will I do with them?
My vintage collection corner is growing after a trip to a local car boot sale. I was delighted to find the Maling ware jug, my gran gave me one just the same many years ago but it fell off a shelf and broke when my small children were being a bit too boisterous!! Although after watching a TV programme about hoarding last week, perhaps I should just go easy on my collection. I am enjoying looking out for old textiles too.
This had embroidered tray cloth is so sweet and must have taken someone hours to sew. I hope they got as much pleasure from sewing it as I am just looking at it.

Happy Quilting xx