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Cushions

April 13, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

I have just completed a trio of cushions for my Living Room. This room is fairly simply furnished using predominantly natural earthy tones. I am going for a serene look, and we try and keep it uncluttered and ready to receive friends at a moments notice. I have been looking around for the perfect fabric and finally found it here.

I have used a variety of textures to add interest – the softest wool in mocha; natural linen; some chocolate coloured grosgrain ribbon with ecru detail; and the feature fabric, hand printed on a linen/cotton blend. I have backed the cushions with duckcloth and finished them off with some lovely buttons.

Posted by Lisa

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  1. Linnea says

    April 13, 2008 at 7:59 am

    They are so lovely! The textures and patterns look great together.

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  2. Tania says

    April 13, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Lisa – the fabric are wonderful – It look like they have come straight out of a magazine shoot – I love the colours very calming

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  3. Jacquie says

    April 13, 2008 at 10:18 am

    That focus fabric is gorgeous and all put together they are just stunning. You have a great eye!

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  4. Cicada Studio says

    April 13, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Very nice work!

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  5. Net says

    April 13, 2008 at 11:53 am

    They look beautiful and serene.

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  6. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    April 14, 2008 at 4:56 am

    Oh Lisa they are just divine. Love all the fabrics. I’m sure your living area looks beautiful now with these finishing touches.

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  7. Leanne says

    April 13, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    Beautiful cushions and the printed fabric is fantastic that agi on the middle one just jumps out at you.

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  8. Collins says

    April 14, 2008 at 6:40 am

    Very, very pretty Lisa!

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  9. Jodie says

    April 13, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Just gorgeous – very simple and elegant. Great choices all together.

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  10. Sherrin says

    April 13, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Love these. Beautiful fabric choices!!

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  11. Wisdom.Courage.Love says

    April 13, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    Very nice, calming and stylish

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  12. Blossom says

    April 13, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    They look beautiful. And I love how you’ve used lots of different textures. They look perfect too as the weather starts to cool down and we get ready to snuggle up for winter!!!

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  13. CurlyPops says

    April 13, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    Oh wow, they are gorgeous. They would be perfect for my loungeroom.

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  14. Kim - ScrapToMyLu says

    April 13, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    Thanks for stopping by. I love how you call pillows cushions. 🙂

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  15. Leni and Rose says

    April 14, 2008 at 3:15 am

    Goodness, those cushions are seriously devine! The colours, the fabrics, it all works wonderfully together.

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  16. Catherine says

    April 14, 2008 at 3:18 am

    Gorgeous!! The colour and texture combo is terrific!! Simply Stunning! Cathy

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  17. Kylie says

    April 14, 2008 at 9:27 am

    Lisa – they look lovely

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  18. Philigry says

    April 14, 2008 at 10:11 am

    love those! they look perfect!

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  19. periwinkle says

    April 14, 2008 at 10:55 am

    -thank you for your comments, it’s going to take a little while to get our house ready but it’s getting there… these cushions are just lovely, she has some gorgeous fabric on her site.
    Lisa x

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  20. Kelli says

    April 14, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    beautiful is an understatement.

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  21. dontlooknow says

    April 15, 2008 at 4:13 am

    Very, very nice Lisa.Well done yet again! I have tagged you … play along if you like.

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  22. Chookyblue...... says

    April 14, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    lovely cushions…….

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  23. Elizabeth says

    April 14, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    These are so pretty! I love the print fabrics.

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  24. Selina says

    April 14, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    You’ve done really well putting the fabrics together. You should be really happy with them.

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  25. Sarah says

    April 17, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Ooh, I love these!

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  26. Shellbells says

    May 1, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    ohhhhhh…I want one!! especially love the long rectangle ones

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