Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Floral cushion







Here is the cushion I have been working on recently. It's bright, very colourful and cheerful...and I love it so much!  I made it to coordinate with the granny squares blanket I crocheted last October.  I love how pretty it looks on the bed...although I don't think G is convinced! I asked him before I added the pink edging if I should leave it as it was and he said yes and that sometimes less is more! But I love pink so I went ahead and added it anyway! I love how girly it looks...it makes me happy :-)


To make this cushion, I used yarn that I had already, all DK weight and the usual mix of Sirdar Snuggly and Stylecraft Special, with a 4mm crochet hook. The little flower squares were lovely to make, although they required quite a lot of concentration! The pattern for the squares is from the Gypsy Queen Throw which is in Nicki Trench's book Cute & Easy Crochet With Flowers.


This was a quick project really as once I started making it all other wips were cast to the side! I have plans to make a few more cushions and also have 2 blankets on the go...but right now I have a birthday cake to make for my lovely Miss M who is 8 today.  She has asked for a rainbow cake from one of my cook books which looks as if it may take me some time to bake and ice!  Oh well, she's worth it.


Thanks for all the lovely comments recently and for stopping by to visit me here.


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31 comments:

  1. Jo14 January 2015 at 11:39

    Hi Marianne, very pretty indeed. my man is not fan of the cushion but there you are. Some people are crazy, what is not to love about a crochet cushion? Jo x

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  2. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 11:52

    It's absolutely gorgeous! Don't worry about not getting the male vote, most of my projects would be a lot plainer if the Husband had his way......it's a man thing!! ;) x

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  3. RhymesWithCakes14 January 2015 at 11:54

    I think this has just jumped straight to the top of my list of things to make. It is GORGEOUS!!!! What did you do with the back?

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    1. Ladybird Diaries14 January 2015 at 12:42

      Thank you so much Rachel! For the back I just made a plain, white granny square.
      Marianne x

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  4. Elise14 January 2015 at 12:21

    I love this, it's so colourful! :)

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  5. the woolly dog14 January 2015 at 12:39

    It's beautifully made, what is it with cushions? my man doesn't even like having two plain ones on the sofa! Good luck with the cake and Happy Birthday to Miss M. x

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  6. Amy at love made my home14 January 2015 at 13:06

    It is beautiful and I love it - pink edges and all!!! xx

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  7. Jo@awholeplotoflove14 January 2015 at 13:38

    It's a lovely cushion, the flowers really set it off. x

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  8. VeggieMummy14 January 2015 at 13:38

    I don't think men quite get either cushions or crochet, so the combination of the 2 probably completely baffles them! I think your cushion is gorgeous though and can't wait to see the others you have planned. Good luck with the birthday cake. x

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  9. Unknown14 January 2015 at 14:01

    Hi, The cushion is so bright and colourful I love it!, I made a rainbow cake for my daughter last year, it was fun to make, and eat!xx

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  10. Unknown14 January 2015 at 14:06

    It is so pretty and I love the bright pink edging.
    Happy birthday to Miss M! I'm sure the cake will turn out great ! x

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  11. Vintage Sheet Addict14 January 2015 at 14:10

    It's a lovely creation......we have white bedding, I can then put all manner of cushions, throws on it then take them off at bed time, we are both happy! :) xxx

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  12. Helen Philipps14 January 2015 at 14:29

    Such a gorgeous cushion, Marianne! I really love it, the colours are just the kind of mix I enjoy the most! Happy Birthday to your dear little Miss M....her choice of a rainbow cake sounds perfect!
    Helen xox

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  13. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 14:53

    Happy Birthday to the lovely mini M. Great happy pillow x

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  14. Julie14 January 2015 at 14:58

    This is gorgeous, Marianne! I love the 3D flowers - so effective. Happy birthday to Miss M too. x

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  15. Jennifer Hays14 January 2015 at 15:01

    So very pretty. I love everything about it. Happy birthday to Miss M!

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  16. mamasmercantile14 January 2015 at 16:16

    Happy birthday to Miss M, hope she has a good one. The cushion is a real delight, I love it. The colours are really cheery particularly for this time of year and the pink edging was stunning.

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  17. Penny14 January 2015 at 16:20

    Beautiful bold and bright! Everything a cushion should be and a wee bit more! X

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  18. Gillian14 January 2015 at 16:24

    Hope the birthday girl has a great day with lots of yummy cake. Your cushion is gorgeous.

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  19. Meredith14 January 2015 at 17:09

    A Happy Birthday to Miss M, 8 is a great age. Love the pillow.
    Meredith

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  20. Jane14 January 2015 at 18:46

    Beautiful Marianne and I love the pink border. Happy birthday to Miss M, I hope all her birthday dreams come true ☆ xx

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  21. Una14 January 2015 at 21:28

    How gorgeous. That would make a beautiful present for someone special.....much better than anything you can buy in the shops.

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  22. Joyful14 January 2015 at 23:50

    So pretty!

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  23. Heldasland15 January 2015 at 15:31

    So pretty the colours are so cherry. Hope you are well

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  24. Susie - secondhandsusie.blogspot.com15 January 2015 at 16:08

    I think it's beautiful, I love the pink edging! :)

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  25. Lee15 January 2015 at 22:37

    Hi,Your cushion is so beautiful and love the flowers,what a lot of work in them too.Very pretty and vibrant.x

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  26. Madelief16 January 2015 at 18:54

    What a beauty it is!

    Happy weekend!

    Madelief x

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  27. Alison16 January 2015 at 19:50

    Oh it's lovely Marianne! You made me laugh about G's comment on the pink edging. I never ask my hubby's opinion if I think he might give me the wrong answer!! I hope Miss M has a super birthday and that the rainbow cake goes to plan xx

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  28. greenrabbitdesigns17 January 2015 at 11:05

    Gorgeous cushion....hope your girl had a lovely birthday!

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  29. Nicole20 January 2015 at 20:59

    hahaha, never ask a man what he thinks about crochet, less is always more to them*

    I think it looks great and it goes with all the lovely things in your home.

    *well ok, maybe not alllll men, but the ones I know!

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  30. tlcukjourney25 January 2015 at 03:03

    That is an absolutely gorgeous cushion!

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