20 Oct 2008

Crewel Cushion

I made this cushion years ago. My mother did lots of traditional Jacobean crewel - firescreens, stool covers, etc. - and I loved the fantastic creatures they depicted. So I decided one day to have a go myself. I think the first thing I did was the bird of paradise and I so loved the colours that my cushion became a little more colourful than traditional crewel work is. The pink cord round the edge was the icing on the cake!

I love this cushion and it lives on my chair in my study where I can always see it. One day I may do another one using stranded cotton and even brighter colours!

4 comments:

  1. What a lovely cushion. My first embroidery was a crewel work tablecloth - my baby sitter taught me how to do it. It was so long ago but the love of sewing never left me so I have a lot to thank her for

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  2. Thanks Maggie - I think it gets into your psyche doesn't it? Hope you enjoy the course - I'm sure we'll be speaking again (electronically that is) during it.

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  3. lovely work Paloma - this is a real family heirloom.

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  4. That's kind Sarah. Thank you so much. I'll try and make sure the Irish Wolfhound doesn't get it first :-)

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