With Joann Fabrics closing permanently, I have made a few too many stops in there to look for deals on fabric. While visiting my parents in WI, mom & I went into the Joann store. The day we went they had a sale for when you bought the rest of what was on a bolt, you got an additional 50% off the price (which was already 70-80% off).
I’ve had my eye on this fabric every time I’ve seen it, but because it is canvas, it is too thick for quilting. But I love the pattern. I took a picture, sent it to my husband to make sure he didn’t hate it, and then bought the rest of a bolt. It was 8.5 yards. (Turns out, I probably needed at least another half yard)
I decided this would be really pretty to recover the cushions for the patio chairs. There is nothing wrong with existing cushions, except that the fabric is faded.
Once I got home, I took one of the cushions apart to use as a pattern. I knew I needed cording for these, but as I took them apart, the existing cording is plastic that I can reuse.
Once I cut out all the pieces, I put the various pieces together and started sewing. Having so many components to sew together took a bit to get in the groove, but I got there. I have learned some lessons on the first one to make sure the remaining three turn out better.
My husband’s first reaction to seeing the finished cushion was “wow! That has a lot of color in it!” LOL, yes it does. Then, this morning, he sat outside to drink his coffee and said he really liked it and I did a great job. <3
I really like how it turned out and am looking forward to getting the remaining three cushions finished. It is so much brighter, fresher and cleaner. Maybe we’ll actually end up sitting out at the patio table now.
Very nice and welcoming👍great job, Susan