1.29.2011

Union Jack cushion

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I’ve been itching to sew something, but I haven’t had much luck in finding fabric that I like.
So I made my own.  Using my Sure Cuts A Lot software, I traced an image of the Union Jack and cut it out using my Cricut onto freezer paper.
The most difficult part was trying to get the freezer paper centered and flat.
freezer paper
After lots of fiddling, I got it ironed down onto my drop cloth fabric, and then painted it in. I used a dark gray and a metallic silver, although it’s hard to tell.
painted
I sewed it together using the basic envelope pattern.
It started as this, which just wasn’t cutting it any more, so I took the cushion out and quickly tossed the cover aside :)
original
And here it is now
edited

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15 comments:

  1. The Yellow Cape CodJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Super cute. I love the color combination. You are very resourceful, aren't you? Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Inspired by youJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Lovin' it! I so want to try one of these!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    oh my gosh! you should do a giveaway for one of these and pick me as the winner. i LOVE it!!!!!

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  4. Jane@Little House of ProjectsJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    This is so cool! I love the colors you chose.

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  5. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    I love the Union Jack flag (although being Englsih, I'm possibly biased!) and this is a fantastic version of it.

    I'm jealous of your Cricut machine!! It's produced a fantastic version of the flag. Go you!

    Sarahx

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  6. JodyJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love how it turned out,and wish i had a cricut too!

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  7. AmandaJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Looks fab!

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  8. MeganJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Absolutely fabulous and I love the colors!

    Megan

    http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

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  9. RenéJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    This is great! I have added it to my tumblr.

    -Rene

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  10. Andrea | HomageStyle.comJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Love your Union Jack pillow! Might just have to copy your idea!

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  11. The LoopsJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for the tip! I really never knew that. Although I did own my cricut for a year before I actually did a project with it. I had a feeling I wasn't helping her reach her full potential!I'm definitely going to buy the software and try and figure it all out.

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  12. Life in RehabFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Very cool! And yes, that's so much more YOU.

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  13. Jaime CostiglioFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Best pillow transformation to date. The rectangular shape lends perfectly to the Union Jack strips, well done for sure.

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  14. Kim @ Starshine ChicFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love it!!! Especially the colors you used.

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  15. Maggie MasseyMarch 31, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I absolutely adore this...especially the color combo - totally unexpected and perfect. Great job!!! Gotta get me some of that freezer paper...;)

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