Unleash your Creativity Cushion Challenge

Always up for a challenge and how could I resist when Suzie Newton, Interior Design blogger/writer for Terrys Fabric's, asked if I would like to join in.

I chose 2 completely different fabrics the first one Roosters, I love chooks something so homely about them plus love eggs and yes I do like to be woken by the call of the rooster in the mornings, makes me happy to be alive and in the country, so much better than the roar of cars on a motorway.

 Thinking cap on had this rooster embroidery design and with the country style gingham ribbon am happy with how it turned out, zipper enclosure and fully lined in cream cotton. Ideal for those lazy summer breakfasts in the garden.

The second fabric I chose shells on a blue background, again adding machine embroidery, and an anchor to stabilise the ship. This reminds me of quintessential English summers on the beach with cool ice cream, waves lapping against the shore just bliss.

This challenge has been such fun to do thank you Terrys Fabric's and Suzie Newton and I've another pile of fabric which is just waiting for me to unleash my creativity upon.

Check out Terrys Fabric's for a wonderful fabric collection and Terrys Fabric's blog for some fantastic interior design ideas for your home.

By The Sea

Waves lapping against the shore, warm sun on your back with a gentle breeze. Oh how I look forward to warmer days at this time of year not too hot just warm, the freezing cold winds a distant memory. Well back to reality and with the threat of snow turned my attention to the sea.

Bunting Pillow

As 2012 is the Jubilee Year thought bunting and patchwork in blue, pink and white shades with a toile deckchair and beach hut embroidery

Seaside Tote

This is an old make and found amongst my stock and just had to add to the summer theme

At the Beach Door Pillow

Add to a bathroom with a seaside theme, fun door pillow to add the essence of summer to any room

Off to dream of the halcyon days of summer and thank you for reading

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Thinks the sea looks good fun and all that sand!

By The Sea

Blog Hop Friday

This is a new venture for SHC members a themed blog hop Friday to take us into the
Bank Holiday weekend of 'By The Sea'

My contribution is a seaside tote, fully lined with a zipped pocket on the inside for any valuables and an open pocket on the outside, the straps measure approx 30" with a 15" drop, overall size approx 10" X 10" X 3"also comes with a bag charm with sunglasses, flip flops and sun charms

Check out the other blogs with the Seaside Themes and let's keep our fingers crossed for some decent weather this weekend.