Repurposed Bedding

unapam · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:08 PM** #1

I found a damaged candlewick bedspread and a flannel cot sheet in a charity shop. They were the perfect colour for the new cushion covers I wanted so....I made these raggy cushions and finished them off with a vintage button. The cut raggy edges get fluffier the more you wash them. The faded old fabric actually lends itself very well to shabby chic items.

The one with the heart also has a lady's white hankerchief stitched on for contrast and I lightly padded the heart after sewing it on to the handkerchief by cutting a small hole in back of hankerchief and stuffing it from there as this is then sewn on to the blue. Oh, and I left some of the original fringe on this one and used it to tie the ends of the cover and stop the pillow from bulging out.

raviravi · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:15 PM** #2

Your creativity just amazes me, these are fab.

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:15 PM** #3

Hi Unapam, this is lovely. How do you get the raggy edges? I'm thinking maybe you sew them up on the outside about 1 inch in from the edge? Anyway it's a lovely effect. you seem fond of candlewick. is this because it is pure cotton and washes well? Eibh.

maggied · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:32 PM** #4

lovely job as usual unapam

unapam · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:44 PM** #5

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Originally Posted by Eibhlin ni Sheambrai

Hi Unapam, this is lovely. How do you get the raggy edges? I'm thinking maybe you sew them up on the outside about 1 inch in from the edge? Anyway it's a lovely effect. you seem fond of candlewick. is this because it is pure cotton and washes well? Eibh.

Yes, I do love candlewick. And yes, you are right aboout the raggy edges ..you sew them wrong sides together and snip after sewing. You are supposed to wash them before use to get a fluffier effect but who has patience, they'll need washing soon enough!

Davidoff · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 10:01 PM** #6

wow!!great job !!!

Linn · **Posted: 27-02-2010 , 10:33 PM** #7

They are Beautiful. Your brillant and you just amaze me.

laracroft · **Posted: 01-03-2010 , 12:29 AM** #8

U,these are soo lovely,its amazing how talented people are,i love before and after,check out eibhlins pics,im going 2 pop sme of mine up but you guys give so much inspiration.thank you..

Scrabble · **Posted: 01-03-2010 , 01:53 PM** #9

These are really beautiful.

Gormal · **Posted: 04-03-2010 , 06:34 PM** #10

Really love the heart cushion. What a fab idea to stuff the heart. You are an inspiration to us all

KSerra · **Posted: 16-03-2010 , 09:41 PM** #11

Beautiful.
I've seen some of your re-purposed items but haven't commented previously.
I love all the wonderful things you create from what would normally be considered rubbish!

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	Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:08 PM #1
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Repurposed Bedding I found a damaged candlewick bedspread and a flannel cot sheet in a charity shop. They were the perfect colour for the new cushion covers I wanted so....I made these raggy cushions and finished them off with a vintage button. The cut raggy edges get fluffier the more you wash them. The faded old fabric actually lends itself very well to shabby chic items. The one with the heart also has a lady's white hankerchief stitched on for contrast and I lightly padded the heart after sewing it on to the handkerchief by cutting a small hole in back of hankerchief and stuffing it from there as this is then sewn on to the blue. Oh, and I left some of the original fringe on this one and used it to tie the ends of the cover and stop the pillow from bulging out. Attached Images

	Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:15 PM #2
raviravi Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Co Kildare Posts: 1,336	Your creativity just amazes me, these are fab.

	Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:15 PM #3
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	fluffy cushions Hi Unapam, this is lovely. How do you get the raggy edges? I'm thinking maybe you sew them up on the outside about 1 inch in from the edge? Anyway it's a lovely effect. you seem fond of candlewick. is this because it is pure cotton and washes well? Eibh.

	Posted: 27-02-2010 , 09:32 PM #4
maggied Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cavan Posts: 244	cushions lovely job as usual unapam

	Posted: 27-02-2010 , 10:01 PM #6
Davidoff Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blessington, Co. Wicklow Posts: 376	wow!!great job !!!

	Posted: 27-02-2010 , 10:33 PM #7
Linn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kinnegad, Co.Westmeath Posts: 6,386	They are Beautiful. Your brillant and you just amaze me.

	Posted: 01-03-2010 , 12:29 AM #8
laracroft Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kerry Posts: 114	Fab U,these are soo lovely,its amazing how talented people are,i love before and after,check out eibhlins pics,im going 2 pop sme of mine up but you guys give so much inspiration.thank you..

	Posted: 01-03-2010 , 01:53 PM #9
Scrabble Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 220	These are really beautiful.

	Posted: 04-03-2010 , 06:34 PM #10
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 686	Really love the heart cushion. What a fab idea to stuff the heart. You are an inspiration to us all

	Posted: 16-03-2010 , 09:41 PM #11
KSerra Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Beautiful. I've seen some of your re-purposed items but haven't commented previously. I love all the wonderful things you create from what would normally be considered rubbish!