On an earlier post you saw the front panel of the Bargello Cushion cover I had stitched. This morning I finally completed the cushion.
I have a chest almost full of fabric, so I had a search through to see if I could find anything suitable to use as the backing frabric. I found some cream polycotton which goes very well.
I cut the backing fabric to size and hand stitched the hems. I have used an envelope opening on the back. After machine stiching the backing in place, following the line of the needlework, I did a line of zig zag stitch to make sure that the seams were secure and wouldn't fray.
Then came the best bit of all, after trimming excess fabric away, I turned the cover the right way out. I was surprised how excited the boys were at seeing the finished article.
Once I have inserted the cushion pad, it will be taking pride of place on the settee.
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