If you have been reading my blog this summer you will know I spent a few days in New York soaking up the atmosphere, seeing the sights and of course shopping! When in a little shop at the South Street Sea Port I came across some beautiful embroidered cushions...one for New York and one for Brooklyn. However, with a price tag of $159 I knew there was NO way I would be taking one home!
So when I returned, I had a go at making my own version. I started by sketching the main landmarks I wanted to include such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge. I then filled all of the gaps with words and pictures to represent other parts of New York.
I used calico as it gave the colour I wanted whilst being thin enough for me to be able to trace my design directly on to the fabric making the embroidery much easier and neater. I raided my brightest embroidery threads and worked for four days embroidering all of the little pictures and words!
To finish the cushion off, I added a navy blue piping round the edge and an envelope back.
Did I include your favourite place in New York?
Love Rebecca
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This really is good as the one in the shop. It has the bonus that it is personal to us.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is indeed!
DeleteThis is awesome! I love your version of the pillow! Love all the pieces of NYC on it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great memento of your holiday, I particularly like the tree for Central Park. I've never been to New York but it's high on my places to go. Soon I hope.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
SaraBeth
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Thank you! I hope you do get to go soon - I really loved it!
DeleteThis is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteThis looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat cushion!!! Love your embroidery!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It took a while but it was worth it!
DeleteThis is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAwesome job. I totally love this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
DeleteI do love to embroidery. I made a cute Witchy Pillow that had some embroidery on it. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteOOh! That sounds fun! It is fun :)
DeleteGreat job on the embroidery. The whole project turned out fantastic. Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty pillow! Thanks for sharing this with us. We have featured this project at the Crafty Saturday Party. do stop by and grab a featured button if you fancy so.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lelanie
i love this! so cute! Thank you for stopping by my blog, I look forward to getting to know you better! I am following you now too! Have a wonderful sunday!
ReplyDeleteI love this pillow Rebecca! The colours are amazing! What a great memento of your time in New York.
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