I wanted to make some new cushion covers and came across this piece of natural coloured linen mix in a jacquard weave. I really wanted to use it but there was only enough for two fronts and a small bit spare, so I searched through my shelves and found a perfectly matching piece of fabric that I could use for the backs along with the spare bit. An envelope opening is so quick and simple to do, so I had two new covers within a very short time. I may put a button on the opening but we'll see how it goes.
I couldn't stop there. I had also found this striped linen among my 'natural' shelf section but again it was only a smallish piece. However, it did two fronts and two back halves. A bit of co-ordinating herringbone weave completed the backs.
I sometimes have a problem using my favourite fabrics, I don't want to use them for one thing just in case I may want them for something else later on. I also love to just have them on the shelf to look at and re-arrange now and again. But, as these are now in the sitting room I can enjoy them everyday.
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