I wondered what to do. I thought about the pictures of the characters such as Captain Hook, the crocodile and the Lost Boys .... but then realised there were a lot of faces to stitch and I'm not in my comfort zone with faces!
I also knew the cushion was for a boy and knowing how fast they grow up I wanted it to last a while. So I decided that a map would be a good starting place.
I began by using free machine embroidery to create a map of Neverland on some calico. This took about an hour to do and I really enjoyed myself. I have stitched in some of the details by hand.
I then aged it using tea.
Then next step involved my friend Peter. It has taken a long time to trace and make each individual part of the Peter character using bondaweb and felt. I am happy with the shape so I stitched it onto the background.
Then I made the pocket to go on the back which is larger enough to fit a story book in. I also stitched the name of the person and then machine stitched the whole cushion together.
You might notice that the face is still not there!
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| Here is the final product and Peter Pan is smiling. |
Well done Jo! The map was a brilliant idea, I am sure the cushion will be treasured, especially with a pocket at the back for secret treasures!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Irene, I enjoyed sewing the map and I wanted to make it so that it would suit the little boy as he grows up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and you are quite right about the boy not out growing it too quickly. Well done Joanne you can feel very proud of the finished cushion.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I like that there is a lace for the book to nestle as well x