A cushion for 'daddy'

When I first started to sew my husband asked me to make a cushion for his "daddy" chair -  a lovely old brown leather armchair in our living room which is his preferred reading spot. And you know what - he did have a bit of a wait, but I finally got around to sewing one!


The fabric line I used is called Beaujolais by Sue Daley Designs for Penny Rose Fabrics - it's a new collection that's just coming into stores. A lovely mix of pinks, greys and deep wine reds. I wanted a fairly modern look for the cushion so I also mixed in some Riley Blake Confetti Cottons - which is Riley Blake's new range of solids coming in June. 


And here is the cushion on the said 'daddy' chair. Perfect fit in terms of colour and style! Most importantly, my husband loves it and didn't seem to mind the pink at all - the navy provides sufficient 'manly' contrast perhaps!


The binding and backing is another Penny Rose collection called Aesop's Fable by Erin Turner. That red toile is so stylish!


To celebrate the launch of this collection I have a Fat Eighth bundle to giveaway to one lucky reader, courtesy of Penny Rose Fabrics and Millhouse Collections. Please leave a comment below with what you would make if you won and I will pick a winner on Friday. Good luck!

UPDATE: ** GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED ** The winner is Ellen Easter! Congratulations! Please get in touch with your address details. Thanks to all for entering <3


129 comments:

  1. Unknown21 March 2016 at 14:50

    You're right just manly enough, but still pretty. I'm in the throws of updating house,wi painting redecorating etc, and I'm inclined to make some pretty/ manly cushions :-)) thanks fingers crossed

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  2. Anonymous21 March 2016 at 15:01

    I would love to see a tote bag...that looks just like the pillow. Love the triangles!!!

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  3. Anna White21 March 2016 at 15:12

    So pretty! I love your triangle design and would like to try a quilt with that same pattern and colors.

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  4. Lorrie Langdon21 March 2016 at 15:14

    I think I would have to attempt to make this gorgeous pillow! A table runner would be lovely too.

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  5. Anita21 March 2016 at 15:20

    A triangle table runner, wouldn't that be nice?!

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  6. Anita21 March 2016 at 15:21

    A triangle table runner, wouldn't that be nice?!

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  7. Unknown21 March 2016 at 15:29

    These are gorgeous! Just moved my mom into a new place where she is having to go down to a twin bed. These would make a fabulous quilt for her bed. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  8. m21 March 2016 at 17:53

    Summer clothes for our baby girl? Or a quilt for her cot?

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  9. italcraftz21 March 2016 at 17:58

    Definitely a patchwork clock! :-)

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  10. Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)21 March 2016 at 19:39

    What a beautiful cushion! These fabrics are so beautiful! I'd love to do a triangle quilt :) Thank you!

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  11. Anonymous21 March 2016 at 20:18

    I'm thinking about sweet hexie pouch. And Ohio Star pillow cover... Triangle cushion is fantastic!

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  12. ozlynda21 March 2016 at 20:20

    I have a friend's little girl's first birthday coming up and this would make a gorgeous quilt for her.

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  13. mumbird321 March 2016 at 20:30

    Gorgeous pillow! Love it! M mum is moving into assisted living and I would love to make some new cheery pillows for her chair! Thanks for the chance! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Cheryl21 March 2016 at 20:42

    I love this fabric and would love to make a table runner for my coffee table!

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  15. Unknown21 March 2016 at 20:42

    Oh I would love to see this in a star throw. Thanks for the give away.

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  16. Unknown21 March 2016 at 20:43

    A star throw.

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  17. Laurel21 March 2016 at 21:08

    Your cushion is lovely! So well made. I an really into small pouches right now and little girl skirts with ruffles. So I know they would find their way into that. I'm a beginner quilter and am working on Carina Gardners quilt along and a couple of those prints would go so nicely!! Thanks!!

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  18. katybee21 March 2016 at 21:19

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  19. ana21 March 2016 at 21:31

    Que linda! Um trabalho maravilhoso!
    Ainda sou uma novata nos trabalhos de quilt, se for a feliz contemplada, adorava fazer um quilt para o meu filhote: o vermelho e branco são as cores da sua equipa de futebol!
    Parabéns pelos trabalhos lindos que nos tem mostrado.

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  20. Trudy Keller21 March 2016 at 21:33

    Love the pillow! I would make a throw quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. lynn21 March 2016 at 21:51

    What beautiful work! I would make a few Valentine table runners for my sister and someone else. Thank you for this giveaway!

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  22. Unknown21 March 2016 at 22:03

    I love everything you make! I might make a table runner. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  23. smithcindyk21 March 2016 at 22:13

    Gorgeous! I would love to make a throw in the same pattern.

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  24. Thewarmesthome21 March 2016 at 22:39

    Oh my goodness that is lovely! I would make a quilt hang in my daughters room. The colors would go perfectly!

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  25. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts21 March 2016 at 23:43

    What a great pillow! I'd add some navy too and use it for quilts for my parents :)

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  26. babiesdoc21 March 2016 at 23:58

    The cushion is very nice. I would like to make placemats either for me or my sister (red and white is perfect for her kitchen)

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  27. Unknown22 March 2016 at 00:35

    I would have to make I would have to make a quilt, and with so many on my wish list this fabric would be ideal.

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  28. Capi22 March 2016 at 00:36

    I would love to make a tote. The one Amy made for you is inspiring. The fabrics are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Unknown22 March 2016 at 00:48

    Your pillow is inspirational, I'd try that! So pretty.

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  30. Kari22 March 2016 at 01:12

    I would plan a mini quilt or a table runner with this beautiful fabric!

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  31. Sherry Partington22 March 2016 at 01:21

    I could definitely see myself making a lap quilt - just for me. This design and fabric would make it perfect. I love your pillow.

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  32. dac22 March 2016 at 01:51

    Have been wanting to try a pattern called Just A Small Slice, Please. It is a 48x60 quilt, and the pattern calls for a fat eighth bundle. Beautiful colors in this line of fabric.

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  33. dac22 March 2016 at 01:51

    Have been wanting to try a pattern called Just A Small Slice, Please. It is a 48x60 quilt, and the pattern calls for a fat eighth bundle. Beautiful colors in this line of fabric.

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  34. Pam22 March 2016 at 02:07

    I'm so tempted to copy your pillow as it's lovely. Also been on a basket making kick and think using triangles on outside and lining with one of the prints would look great

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  35. Diana22 March 2016 at 02:16

    I like this triangle pattern. I think I would make a runner for my bedroom dresser.

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  36. Little Quiltsong22 March 2016 at 03:33

    Oh - beautiful pillow with this beautiful fabric. I especially love the fabric on the back!!

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  37. stitchhappy22 March 2016 at 04:27

    I would love that fabric to make a beautiful table runner.

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  38. Libby22 March 2016 at 04:57

    LOVE THE PILLOW (AND THE TAG). I would make a lap quilt and if there are leftovers, a pillow to match. Thank you for the giveaway !!!

    libbyblaha@yahoo.com

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  39. goecker22 March 2016 at 05:13

    What beautiful colors - love to make a new quilt for summer with these beautiful fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  40. DahyaJan22 March 2016 at 05:29

    I would make a Debonaire by Sew Emma quilt. Beautiful fabrics and so feminine.

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  41. Unknown22 March 2016 at 05:37

    Very nice! I love the fabrics. I would make a lap quilt.

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  42. Rosemary B❤️22 March 2016 at 05:41

    This pillow is beautiful
    I adore the fabric and it is so sweet that you are offering a giveaway!
    Gosh, If I had a pile of fabric like this, the first thing I would do is make a pillow just like this for my son in law, Jason
    Then with the left overs, I would make a few things, maybe a little quilt for my grand baby Sarah, and a zipper bag for my other daughter, and a belt for my sister, and a hat for my mom.
    I just love this fabric so much!!

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  43. Sherry22 March 2016 at 05:55

    I love what you did with the fabric. I think I would make a large cushion for the wicker chair in my dining room. These fabrics would be perfect.

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  44. susan22 March 2016 at 06:04

    I love the colourway and I think I would love to make a modern table runner for my daughter. She is raising four daughters, four hamsters, two cats and a busy husband but still finds time to invite Nanny and Grandpa for dinner! Love her to pieces.

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  45. Tina22 March 2016 at 07:35

    i would go back to basics and make a patchwork quilt with this bundle ....sometimes simple is sweet. How fun!

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  46. Unknown22 March 2016 at 07:35

    These fabrics are gorgeous!! I would use these for my la passacaglia quilt. 💗💗
    Spetzie at att dot net

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  47. thirteen 2 three22 March 2016 at 07:39

    Would love to do a table runner with these scrumptious fat eighths of my favorite colors!

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  48. Jess Z22 March 2016 at 07:42

    I'd make a table runner. So pretty!!

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  49. Said With Love22 March 2016 at 07:46

    I would shamelessly copy that cushion! It is gorgeous!! 😍😍

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  50. Julie H.22 March 2016 at 07:47

    The pillow looks great on your husband's chair. I would probably make a baby quilt if I were to win the fat eighth bundle.

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  51. Donna Hollingsworth22 March 2016 at 07:49

    I would make a paper pieced wall hanging! Those fabrics are gorgeous!!!

    Jackie-donna@msn.com

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  52. Lou22 March 2016 at 07:54

    I think these fabrics would be perfect accents on a new bag.

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  53. jo22 March 2016 at 07:59

    I would add to my red, pink and gray stash that I'm saving to make a quilt. Perfect!

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  54. Moti & Maya Zrihan22 March 2016 at 08:09

    Lovely pack! I would love to make a project bag for my knitting and a matching pillow

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  55. ~Carla~22 March 2016 at 08:13

    Oops... so very beautiful!! ❤️ I never win these but I'll gladly try my luck!! Hmm.. what would I make with this gorgeous bundle of goodness!! I think first I'd tackle a sweet mini quilt or table runner with it!

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  56. Gisela22 March 2016 at 08:25

    This is adorable! I have been eyeing this collection for a while now, would be so lovely to win it... I wanted to make a tablet slipcover with it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  57. Sharon22 March 2016 at 08:53

    The colors are perfect for a table runner for summer.

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  58. Heartsdesire22 March 2016 at 08:56

    Love these fabric colours together. I would make a new quilt for my bed. Have been wanting to make a quilt with red for a long time. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.

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  59. Ellen Easter22 March 2016 at 09:08

    I would use in one of my many EPP projects or maybe they would look good in the Emma Mary quilt. Thanks for the chance to win

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    1. Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lane25 March 2016 at 10:46

      Ellen, congratulations, you are the winner of the F8 bundle of Beaujolais! Please send me your address details and I will pop it in the post to you :-) xx

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  60. Sally22 March 2016 at 09:27

    I would make a quilt for my granddaughter.

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  61. Unknown22 March 2016 at 09:33

    I love your "Daddy" pillow, would make a quilt for my new niece or nephew due in April

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  62. Esther Aliu22 March 2016 at 09:48

    Love this fabrics...endless possibilities!

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  63. Esther Aliu22 March 2016 at 09:49

    Love this fabrics...endless possibilities!

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  64. Anne22 March 2016 at 09:56

    Love the color palette in the collection. Would love to make my daughter a quilt for the " big girl" bed she will be moving into soon.
    majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom

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  65. Ellicemc22 March 2016 at 10:11

    Love ��the range and the pillow. The predominate red is always a male preference. I would love to use this range in my next project��

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  66. Anonymous22 March 2016 at 10:17

    I have just ordered the fussy cut mirrors, so I think this would be perfect for a bit of fussy cutting EPP, thank you for the chance to win. sew.nana@outlook.com

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  67. Carin@Ullhärvan22 March 2016 at 10:23

    I love the fabric and your cushion. It would be a beautiful quilt!

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  68. Melissa L22 March 2016 at 10:35

    I've got a "Hello summer!" wall hanging pattern that is calling out for these!

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  69. Susan F22 March 2016 at 10:45

    I adore the pillow on the cover of your book Quilt Petite and would love to use the fabric to make it for my cousin for her birthday!

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  70. Bec22 March 2016 at 10:59

    I love your triangles! I would make pouches 😍 Thanks for the chance.

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  71. Unknown22 March 2016 at 11:23

    Your daddy cushion is awesome. The fabrics are great and I would love to make some cushions and a table runner for my house.
    Pauline
    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  72. katybee22 March 2016 at 11:30

    This is so pretty. And they have toile?! I just love me some toile. (off to check it out.) I'm putting together fabric for a pink(ish) quilt and this would so perfect to add to it.

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  73. Kris22 March 2016 at 11:31

    I love your pillow! It would be fun to make!

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  74. Kris22 March 2016 at 11:31

    I love your pillow! It would be fun to make!

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  75. Podunk Pretties22 March 2016 at 11:45

    This would be great for my yearly donated breast cancer awareness quilt.

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  76. Unknown22 March 2016 at 11:45

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  77. Emily C22 March 2016 at 11:46

    I would have to try making one of your pillows, that one is perfect match for the chair my MIL has.

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  78. Unknown22 March 2016 at 11:47

    I would love to make a pretty sewing machine cover my sewing machine!! It would be much nicer than the standard issue one with those gorgeous fabrics :) Sarah

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  79. Staci22 March 2016 at 11:52

    I would love to make a pillow BUT a bolster pillow to go in front of my daughters's 2 euro pillows.

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  80. Staci22 March 2016 at 11:55

    I would love to make a pillow BUT a bolster pillow to go in front of my daughters's 2 euro pillows.

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  81. Pamela22 March 2016 at 11:55

    What a lovely pillow! And I love the label too. I would make some cosmetic pouches with this lovely fabric.

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  82. auschick22 March 2016 at 12:28

    I'd love to make some purses with this

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  83. Vicki H22 March 2016 at 12:36

    I love the pillow. I would like to make a lap quilt for myself.

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  84. Cloud 922 March 2016 at 12:45

    I think I would also make a pillow. Love, love, love the label tag!

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  85. Bernie Kringel22 March 2016 at 13:06

    Such a lovely color palette. I think these would be perfect for a baby quilt.

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  86. julie p22 March 2016 at 13:24

    I would definitely make a baby quilt as our 4th granddaughter was born last weekend!

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  87. Rose Santuci-Sofranko22 March 2016 at 13:53

    Oh wow, those fabrics are gorgeous! I'd love to make some pillowcases/pillows. Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com

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  88. Deal.licious Real Food Debby22 March 2016 at 14:38

    I would love to make a wall hanging or mini quilt. The blue is just the pop of color in the midst of all the reds and pinks. Love it.

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  89. Ruth22 March 2016 at 14:55

    I would love to make projects from your new book using the fabric bundle. Beautiful cushion

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  90. Sherri C22 March 2016 at 15:27

    I would love, love, love to make a mini quilt for my soon-to-arrive grandbaby with this collection. It would contrast her gray nursery so beautifully!

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  91. Sherri C22 March 2016 at 15:28

    I would love, love, love to make a mini quilt for my soon-to-arrive grandbaby with this collection. It would contrast her gray nursery so beautifully!

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  92. claire ross22 March 2016 at 17:16

    Love this so much. I would make a baby quilt, what beautiful colours x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  93. sandrarumsey22 March 2016 at 17:36

    It would have to be a baby quilt. Thanks for the chance. sru60@aol.com

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  94. cottonpaperflowers22 March 2016 at 17:37

    This is a beautiful cushion for a beautiful purpose. Your husband is a lucky man! I love the navy tossed in. It is a perfect combination with those romantic flowers and soft tones. Id love to win this line. I am planning on making a smitten quilt (pattern by Lucy Kingwell) and I think these fabrics would perfectly fit that goal. Thank you so much for a chance to win!
    cottonpaperflowers at gmail dot com

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  95. Lauraitalia22 March 2016 at 17:56

    What a beautiful cuscion you made! I would make a mini quilt with this fabric line. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  96. Lauraitalia22 March 2016 at 17:56

    What a beautiful cuscion you made! I would make a mini quilt with this fabric line. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  97. Lauraitalia22 March 2016 at 17:57

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  98. Katy M22 March 2016 at 18:32

    What a lovely cushion with a lovely story! If I were lucky I'd like to make some cushions too as mine are looking very tired x

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  99. Unknown22 March 2016 at 19:17

    Arzu Yetim: Such a beautiful combination of colors and design! I'd make little quilt for my four year old niece, maybe a cushion for her room or a summer dress.

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  100. Gill22 March 2016 at 21:21

    A baby quilt for Rosa!

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  101. Annabel22 March 2016 at 21:31

    What lovely fabric! I'd use it for a cushion cover too. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  102. Zuzka Macken22 March 2016 at 22:18

    quilt for our living room.. beautiful!

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  103. GranChris22 March 2016 at 23:54

    A quilt for sure. Beautiful fabric.

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  104. VN22 March 2016 at 23:58

    I would totally make a gift undercover maker mat for my sister! Love this line!

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  105. MandyG23 March 2016 at 00:12

    Love the cushion, just perfect. What would I make ? As many things as possible just to make it last, I'd start with some English Paper Piecing Hexagons for the centre of a cushion and then see where that takes me.......

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  106. Nancy Page23 March 2016 at 00:23

    Lovely fabric! I would make something pretty using English Paper Piecing like a Lucy Boston block or a mini quilt. Love the cushion! It would also make a very striking mini quilt. Thank you for the great giveaway. Have a super great day!

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  107. Anonymous23 March 2016 at 01:18

    Love this fabric. It would have to be a quilt and maybe a few scatter cushions to with it, just because! :0)

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  108. Cyndy H.23 March 2016 at 03:51

    I love this fabric and would make a table runner with matching placemats.

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  109. amy23 March 2016 at 06:21

    This would make a wonderful red and white star quilt!

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  110. Sam I Am......23 March 2016 at 07:38

    I've been wanting to make some pillowcases and wouldn't that fabric be pretty? I love your pillow. A very lovely use of the fabrics and a beautiful sewing job.

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  111. Anne23 March 2016 at 08:09

    some beautiful pillows for my bed would be just the thing for me. your pillow is gorgeous. fingers crossed for some fun sewing. one question, where do you purchase your beautiful leather tags. such a lovely finish.

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  112. feierabends-by-petra23 March 2016 at 08:32

    I would create a Christmastree with the pattern from Simi´s (Simone Streicher / Germany) That are really good fabrics for such a project.

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  113. teachpany23 March 2016 at 11:00

    My newest great-niece is due soon, so I need to make a pretty baby quilt.

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  114. Unknown23 March 2016 at 12:03

    A summer quilt!

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  115. Anne23 March 2016 at 13:37

    Beautiful cushion! I would like to make a throw quilt for a dear friend who is in a new apartment.

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  116. Anne23 March 2016 at 13:37

    Beautiful cushion! I would like to make a throw quilt for a dear friend who is in a new apartment.

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  117. OhioLori23 March 2016 at 14:40

    Oh I loooove your pillow..cushion! :) Know your Husband loves it too! It is Beautiful! I'd love to make a few pillows like it, for our Family room couch! Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way too

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  118. Judy @ Sew Some Sunshine23 March 2016 at 22:39

    Your pillow is so pretty. I would make a mini quilt with these fabrics.

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  119. Joanne G24 March 2016 at 03:02

    Perhaps some doll quilts? Thanks for the chance to win! jvermunt(at)shaw(dot)ca

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  120. MoeWest24 March 2016 at 13:16

    What a pretty bundle! I think I would make placemats with it. Your cushion looks terrific!

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  121. Hildy25 March 2016 at 03:24

    What a great bundle! I'm currently making a red-whitish quilt and these fabrics would look great with it!

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  122. Mara25 March 2016 at 06:02

    Gorgeous! Your husband must be very nice, mine would call these girlie colors :) but I would make a quilt for my daughter with them!

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  123. Kathy E.25 March 2016 at 06:11

    Your husband has very good taste! These colors remind me of spring and I wish we had some here right now instead of the fresh snow and just-above-freezing temps! I would make a table runner out of this bundle to give me a smile each time I walked past my hutch.

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  124. Dody25 March 2016 at 10:14

    I have purse pattern that would be perfect. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  125. Dawn25 March 2016 at 10:14

    Gorgeous cushions....lucky hubby! Especially love that label, so unique.
    Btw where did you find that cute little wooden box?

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  126. Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lane25 March 2016 at 10:44

    ** GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED ** Entries after this point will not be valid. I will post the winner shortly.

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  127. Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lane25 March 2016 at 10:47

    THE WINNER IS ELLEN EASTER! CONGRATULATIONS ELLEN! Thanks to all for entering <3

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