I love retro stuff and I also love to recycle things when I can. When we recently created a sleep out for our oldest son (see sleepout here), I promised him I'd make him a recycled woollen blanket cushion with his choice of logo - and he chose a Space Invader!
I have a couple of woollen blankets that I want to use to make cushions out of, but I just couldn't bring myself to cut into them! I found one with some moth holes in it and cut out some unaffected pieces to use.
So much fun to make! I used red felt for this logo, and am already imagining what other designs I will make to zhuzh up the cushions in our own lounge.
Anyone could give this a go - and as I always say, anything that gets the males in my life appreciating 'handmade' is a bonus!!!
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Love the cushion. I've got a collection of blankets to make things with, but am starting to put them on beds now, because I a can't bare to cut into them when they are in great condition. Cx
ReplyDeleteThat cushion is just too cool! Definitely a bonus to get males to like handmade!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous PJ!!
ReplyDeleteIt is FAB Kristy!
ReplyDeleteI have about 20 blankets now and we use them on the beds because they are so warm and still in such good condition... lucky I have a few that are worse for wear as well, waiting to be turned into something else. .. eventually . ha!
Such a great cushion and the perfect use for a moth balled blanket.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking in.
its awesome, did you just ziz zag round the edges of he logo? it looks so perfect :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Miriam! I just hand sewed it on.
DeleteThanks for your comments... I love hearing from you!!!