Following the success of my Dalek cushion, I decided to also make a cushion for my brother’s birthday.
When I read about the Hazel hedgehog quilt along on gnomeangel.com is sounded like the perfect idea to use for a cushion, especially since my brother has spiky hair like a hedgehog!
I didn’t finish my cushion in time to link up with the QAL, but did finish it in time for his birthday.
The cushion inner is an ikea one, which is larger than a standard cushion, and just the right side to fit two hedgehogs side by side.
The pattern is the Hazel Hedgehog pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. I used shades of blue and teal with a cream background to match the sofa in my brother’s living room.
To quilt it I outlined each hedgehog, and then continued outlining at regular intervals until I reached the edge.
The cushion was a hit, and is now living on my brother’s sofa 🙂
I really enjoyed making the hedgehogs. They are easy to make and look really effective in three colours, so I may have to try making some more in the future. Maybe enough to make a hedgehog quilt!
I’m linking up with And Sew We Craft Together
Very funky! I love the colours you’ve chosen, and the quilting sets it off perfectly. What did your brother think?
That hedgehog is so cute! Got a new sewing machine, so I’m going to try it out with the hedgehog!
What an absolutely gorgeous cushion! I love it.
It’s gorgeous Jodie! I love love love the colours.
Thanks for linking up to And Sew We Craft Together. Your cushion is being featured in this weeks linky party 🙂
Dropping by from And Sew We Craft, these two guys are so cute – Chris 😀