Transformation Thursday: "Snowman Cushion" Guest Post by Cindy Bailey
If you're creative and into recycling, this is a project that will suit you to a tee!
Instead of using canvas or investing in fabric paints, I buy old (but clean) white sheets from a Thrift Store and I've discovered you can paint and make all kinds of neat things.
This project is designed especially for Christmas...
Snowman Cushion
Materials:
A 12" X 12" piece of old white sheet.
2 - 12" X 12" pieces of fabric for front and back of cushion.
Fine black permanent marker.
Acrylic paints.
Recycled hat - preferably a Santa hat, but any winter hat will do nicely.
Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
Sewing machine.
Needle and thread, embroidery cotton, other embellishments of your choice.
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How to:
- Press all materials before getting started.
- From the white sheeting, trace a circle using a dinner plate (or something similar), and cut out circle.
- Draw snowman's coal eyes, coal mouth, and carrot nose, using permanent marker.
- Using orange acrylic paint, paint nose. I also touched up the eyes and mouth with black paint to make them stand out. (You might also choose to use black buttons for the eyes and mouth.)
- If your winter hat is fabric, lay it flat with front facing, and cut in half at the sides.
- If you're using a knit hat, lay it flat with front facing and do not cut or it will unravel.
- Whip stitch the hat to the top of the snowman's head.
- Machine or hand stitch the snowman's head to your front cushion fabric.
- Placing right sides together, sew front and back of cushion together, leaving an opening for stuffing, and being careful not to catch Mr. Snowman in your sewing.
- Stuff with fiberfill stuffing.
- Stitch closed opening of cushion.
- Embellish the snowman as you choose. I went around the edges of my snowman with light blue embroidery cotton, using a blanket stitch. You could also knit a small scarf and attach it to the snowman's neck. Sky's the limit here. Be creative!
Like I said, this is an ideal "recycled" Christmas project. Recycled sheets, recycled hat!
Other project suggestions: Tote bags/purses, lunch bags, decorator cushions. I've also made a denim and plaid quilt - with painting on the denim, curtains...
If you'd like to find out more about Cindy's projects or see her work, you can find her at the following links:Email: (please use "crafts" in subject line): CyndeeBee@Hotmail.com
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