From shirt to cushion

I've had the below shirt in my 'pile to do something with' for a long time now, I loved the fabric and because it's quite a big shirt thought I could turn it into a few lovely things.

So of course my mind went to cushions! I've also had this design in mind for a long time but like so many of my ideas never seem to fin the time to make it. So after a boost of energy and inspiration I decided to get started on my 'Cockney Rhyming Slang' cushion. I've always liked the idea of combing images with the slang and the easiest and most obvious rhyming slang is 'Apple and Pears = Stairs'.
So I decided the shirt would be the back and the pear part of the cushion, some left over green spotty fabric for the apple and my felt stash for the leaves and letters.
And below is the finished result! I must say I'm quite pleased.

This will be on sale at the 2 markets I'll be doing this weekend, Saturday I will be at Stockport Town Hall and Parbold Village Hall. Busy weekend.

Owly

Recently my making has taken a slight owl themed turn. After my first owl cushions and brooches were snapped up I started making a little owl family.

The stuffed owl was made from a shirt that I bought in a charity shop and wadded with completely recycled materials. I'm glad to say he was snapped up and my last Old Mother Hubbard and has gone to a good home.

I'm will be making more of these little guys over the next few weeks so will keep you updatd with pictures.