Retro Quilt Cushion - Quirky Japanese Style

Retro Japanese Fabric Quilt Cushion with Sashiko style quilting (Centre)

SCRAP RETRO CUSHION

Quilt in progress!

This cushion is a miniature of a larger quilt that I am making. I designed the quilt to suit my beginner quilting skills, and also to maximise the stash of retro style fabrics that I had been collecting. These 4.5 inch squares of fabric are so tiny yet yet go a long way in the eye. I've used a cotton/linen blend in the tramways between fabric, and quilted using pearl threads in 4 colours (light & dark blue, dark & light green). Very quick and simple design. 


To be honest, I don't really like patchwork, but I LOVE shopping for fabrics and matching them together, so my designs are all about cute fabrics and quick project construction!


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Complementary cushions

Photo to the right depicts complementary cushions I made to supplement the quilted cushion above. Cushion to left is a Kaffe Fassett fabric on the front,central cushion is a Prints Charming print. (I LOVE the Prints Charming range). Cushion to right is made from an anonymous piece from my stash (khaki fabric on bottom of right cushion is also from Prints Charming. I've used the sashiko quilting on that section also, this time in cream). All cushions need new inserts, they're all looking a little deflated!!