...I'm back with another closeup of a crochet-cuffed cushion; this time around, I have the one in the middle of the trio above and below for you to take a closer look at... I've also made something out of what I started here and, yes, as you can see, it's another cushion! I've so enjoyed crocheting the latter that I've already started on another one in different colours; I'll show you more in an upcoming post...
Now, back to my cuffed cushion... The floral cotton fabric with the olive green background that I used for its front is, without a doubt, in my top ten as far as my vintage fabric collection goes; I'm actually quite proud of myself for finally cutting into it!
Finding a woolly backing fabric to pair it with was not a problem; I came up with a lot of possibilities, but finally settled on the grey and black plaid you can see closer up below...
I can't quite remember whether this plaid is all wool or part wool but, whatever the case, it is a lovely fabric in appearance as well as to the touch...
As I look at the photos above and below, I do like seeing the way the black lines in the plaid play up the black outlines of the vintage print...
For the main colour of the crocheted ribbing, I decided to stay clear of greys like the backing, and opted for a taupe-brown so as not to have everything look too matchy-matchy; for the same reason, I edged the ribbing in a lovely soft lavender colour which I think goes well with the colours of the floral front, without being a perfect match for any of them...
As both yarns used for the ribbing are 100% wool, I think they work rather nicely with the woolly plaid...
To see how the woolly ribbing and plaid combine with the vintage floral front close up, I've included the side views above and below...
Now, if you lift the ribbed cuff...
...just like this,...
...you'll find that it is lined with a pretty cotton floral...
...and to see how the lined cuff works with the front of the cushion, have a look below...
I do have one more cuffed cushion I'd like to show you in closer detail but, before doing so, I'll be posting about some new crochet-trimmed pillowcases as well as a newly finished patchwork... So, do stay tuned and thanks for popping by!...
Love that cuff! A beautiful trio.
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | April 01, 2016 at 07:20 AM
Love the close-ups of your gorgeous cushions! Easter time has been a quite time so far here with the sharing of illness, so while not doing much I have made good use of and felt cheered by my floral pillow you made...
Posted by: mrs robinson | April 01, 2016 at 08:22 AM
Lovely cushions, Beata. Love the details.
Posted by: Mette | April 03, 2016 at 07:47 AM
What a beautiful cushion! I do like your fabric - the olive green with blue flowers is lovely - well done for taking the plunge and making something from it - I wish I had your sewing skills. The front cushion in your shot looks beautiful too.
Posted by: Jen | April 04, 2016 at 11:47 AM
They are gorgeous, Beata! Thanks so much for sharing your results. I'm even a bit envious:) Your sewing results are unsurpassed. I can't finish my second sweater.. The first one didn't look good, when Roger tried it on - it was a bit loose, so I gave it to my brother. Now, I'm working on the second one for Roger. Hope it will be a fit. Happy sewing!
Blessings,
Judith
Posted by: visit | April 05, 2016 at 03:24 AM
These pillows are lovely and I like the way the colors and textures work together.
Amalia
xo
Posted by: handmade by amalia | April 08, 2016 at 01:55 AM