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.