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The tulip motif I used was originally on a 1930s patchwork quilt, in a red and pink colourway on white, and was sewn in cotton using the traditional needle turn method.
I am experimenting with different colours, materials and techniques - this uses 100% wool felt with blanket stitch edging, in strong colours that feel more 1950s than 30s.
Available as both a mini-cishion and a wall art picture, I have also developed these into Sew-It-Yourself Kits - see other listings
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A mini appliqued cushion, featuring my modern interpretation of a stunning art deco spray of tulips that I saw on a 1930s handmade quilt. This is a small decorative item - perfect as a pretty accent on your bed or little chair, or popping on a shelf to brighten a corner.
Treat yourself or buy as a gift for Mum or your grandmother. Or maybe a little leaving gift for a work colleague?
I also sell this as a sew it yourself kit to make either the mini-cushion or a wall hanging - an ideal gift for a crafty friend
I hand cut the motif from 100% wool felt in vibrant shades of hot pink, red and emerald green, and hand embroidered them to the aqua background fabric, using a small blanket stitch. Through layering of the felt and flipping the colours of the embroidery thread, I created a 3-D effect for the tulip petals, that I think contrasts well with the more subtle outline of the linear leaf shape.
As the colours felt more 1950s than 30s, I chose a subtle hatched background fabric in a paler aqua that reminds me of mid-century formina topped kitchen tables. The backing is cream cotton calico, and the filling is toy-grade stuffing. It is stitched closed by hand.
SIZE: 8 inches across (20 cm square)
Damp sponge clean only.
Designed by Sharon Lloyd in my arric sewing room in South Wales
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