I was so in love with the first cushion that it was only a matter of time before I embarked on the next one. My kids were a bit disappointed that such a lovely piece has left our house and before long I promised each of them one cushion each. Looking back, iIt was a big promise. While I am not one who does not fulfil one’s promises, kids are also there not to let you ever forget. I was asked on a regular basis when I am going to start and even more when will the cushion be finally ready.

However, even before all that there was a task of choosing the designs. I was quite keen on working with Bothy Threads as the previous design was a success and suggested they choose one of the designs by Hannah Dale. Kids chose Poppy Field Fox and Practically Perfect designs and I ordered them straight away to avoid any unfortunate surprises later.

I started working on the Poppy Field design first, on and off for probably about six months. Sometimes I just checked colours using the canvas, sometimes when I wasn’t sure or there were a lot of similar colours, I would refer back to the stitch diagram. All in all It was an enjoyable experience and I could not wait to get the backing, cushion and to finally present it to my son. This is how the cushion has turned out.

With the onset of COVID I was one of those people who were sweeping off the shelves knitting needles and yarn in order to find some inner peace in the turmoil of the unknown. I was lucky enough to acquire all I needed so it was a question of remembering the basics.Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

It was amazing to find something to busy my hands with and I knitted a few snoods and hats for children. These will probably last them long enough until kids are old enough to be embarrassed to wear them!

Before long, I felt brave enough to try something more challenging.

Thinking ahead of time about Christmas, I decided to embark on a task of embroidering a cushion cover for my mother-in-law. I looked at a few designs and fell in love with Bothy Threads Jolly Robin Tapestry. It was festive and Christmas looking so I purchased the kit and a frame and started. Quite quickly I realised it will take me a while to complete the piece, so I persevered.

Then I realised that not only I need to finish the embroidery but to sew the backing to make an actual cushion! Luckily, a friend of mine is quite clued up in this and helped me enormously. Hence, the cushion was all ready and delivered in time for Christmas!