Remember these little fellows …
… which I introduced you to here.
Well I am pleased to take you on the second half of their transformative journey. After taking a photographic record of them, they were destined for the scissors … a big and brave step … but a necessary one …
… and then the cutting board …
… to produce a lovely pile of patterned squares …
… ready for some stitching …
… the stitched squares were then edged, using some fabric from a baby blanket …
… to make something that looks a little like this … have you guessed what it is going to be yet?
Why yes! It is a patchwork cushion full of love and memories!
I backed it with another blanket …
… using the poppers from one of the sleepsuits for a fastening!
I love the contrast of textures the blanket brings to the back of the cushion.
My friend particularly wanted this beautiful piece of cross stitch included which was made for her Son and carries a special sentimental value for her …
… and I think it fits in perfectly.
I really enjoyed this project, it was an honour to be trusted with a precious pile of baby clothes, and I am feeling really pleased with how it turned out.
I would love to make more of these – or use a similar technique to make quilts or blankets – I see possibilities with children’s clothes, little girls dresses, boys t-shirts … the only limit is your imagination! If you would like to talk to me about possibilities and costings please use the ‘Contact me’ button at the top of the page to get in touch.
Isn’t transformation a beautiful thing!
14 Responses to … transformation
Gwenda
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 10:37 am
absolutely brilliant!! You never cease to amaze me!!
Donna
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 11:03 am
wow!!!!!!!!!!!
gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!
Helen
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 12:51 pm
SO sweet.
I especially love how you used the poppers to do it up at the back. Genius!
Lee Ann
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 3:00 pm
LOVE!
bobbie
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 3:35 pm
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! It came out perfectly ~ What a marvelous treasure!!
Hugs ~
Stacy M.
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 4:39 pm
Very cute!!
jane/faerian
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 8:06 pm
THIS IS BLOODY AWESOME MY FRIEND – i can imagine keepsake pillows going to loving homes all over the world!!! yipeeee
Audrey Long
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 11:35 pm
Hilary you never cease to amaze me! I have been wondering how you would use the baby clothes.The cushions are beautiful ! What a wonderful imagination you have ! Love them!
Hilary
Replied on: March 15, 2012, 11:43 pm
Thank you all for your lovely comments ~ I feel very blessed
mollie/Lynn
Replied on: March 16, 2012, 2:59 am
You have great skill, talent and wonderful imagination.
This cushion is gorgeous!
What a great way to transform love and memory.
Love, love, love <3
Katie/PinkSpazz
Replied on: March 16, 2012, 10:58 pm
love it!!!
Mermie
Replied on: March 22, 2012, 5:27 am
SO cool!
Debbie Irving
Replied on: March 22, 2012, 11:08 am
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS!!
Silvia (SlowlaneMade)
Replied on: June 7, 2012, 5:14 am
How lovely! What a great way to keep a memory