The Horizon top is ready to quilt, but instead of starting working on a large throw, I decided to make a set of 4 cushion covers for my Mum’s neighbor Eliska.
Eliska was a big help for my Mum when she broke her arm and could not cook. Eliska made for her all warm meals over a period of 6 weeks. These cushion covers are for the sofa in her kitchen where all cupboards are in orange. I made my “classical” set of cushion covers using half-square triangles. But my favorite stays the hourglass block. I selected a strong orange quilting thread from Mettler. First I had out an off-white quilting thread but the orange is more visible.
On the above collage you can already see the backing fabric. I have sewn 4 backs with a zipper closure. I use this tutorial from Riley Blake.
All photos have a bit different colors. We had very variable weather over the weekend, starting with blue skies and sun, getting cloudy and today we have strong winds and some rain. All photos were taken this time inside, outside the cushion covers would fly away.
The cushion covers on the working table in my sewing room.
Set of 4 Cushion Covers
cushion size : 16″ x 16″ and unit size 4″ x 4″ (both finished)
thread : Mettler Quilting color 594 – strong orange
quilting : straight line with walking foot
And this can happen when you sew over pins, so be very careful :
And as last a photo is of a very happy cat – Mikesch enjoying a nap on the sofa.
I’ll be linking this week with Lets Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts and Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation.
Have wonderful week and happy quilting!
Barbora
skalabara quilts 
What a sweet gift for a wonderful neighbour.
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Lovely cushions! And how fun it would be to have an orange kitchen!!
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I adore the colors in these cushions. Very citrusy and happy.
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I was sewing them on a rainy day and they made my day brighter!
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Your cushion covers are beautiful! Such a great thank you gift!
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I always hesitate to sew with orange because it’s such a strong color, but you’ve done a fabulous job with these cushion covers in oranges. Your mom’s neighbor will surely be very excited to receive them!
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Thanks, I do like strong colors. My favorite combination is actually fuchsia and orange!
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So beautiful and sunshiny! Love them!
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What bright fun cushions!
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The colors are beautiful. What a bright addition to a home!
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Your cushion covers are beautiful! I love the hourglass block too.
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Yes, the hourglass block is so versatile, it always looks different when using different color schemes!!
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It’s fun to see how versitile a HST block can be… really fun cushion covers! Love the vibrant pink and orange fabrics! I have a tendency to work on little in between before I start my big projects… it keeps things interesting.
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Thanks, you are so right about working on smaller projects before starting a big job. The quilting is still on hold – at least till the weekend!
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These are wonderful- so colorful and lively. A wonderful gift.
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Thanks for stopping!
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