cushion inspiration

Yesterday I spent some time fiddling around with a cushion design. I design on computer, placing motifs and elements on a grid which represents the fabric. This means I can move things around easily, try things out, and get a good visual idea of how things are working.

I went through a few different possibilities and none of them were really “working”. They just weren’t right, and therefore I wasn’t happy with them.

And then, inspiration struck! I came up with an idea that I had never thought of before, and hoped it might work. So I moved things around on my screen, and I loved the result!

Thanks to Veronica’s (The Creative Finisher!) great cushion finishing suggestions early in the day yesterday, I decided that a cushion with a flat flange was the way to go. I like the simple understated elegance of this style of cushion. I’ve made them before, and I really like the look. (See how easy it is to convince me?!)

No, I haven’t yet finished the tablecloth, but I’d like to work on a smaller project next week. Therefore I want the new design and the supplies all lined up, ready to go.