Things never happen in a hurry around here, but they do eventually happen. Like these outdoor cushions re-purposed from retro curtain fabric I salvaged from my Mum's junk room .
Remember when I talked about the fabric here?
Well, they are now a reality. My friend Melissa, who is part of Seamstress and the Daughters and sells her wares at various craft markets around Brisbane, kindly whipped up theses fantastic cushions, custom-made for our bench seats. They are brilliant and not only in colour!
The cushions have ties sewn into the side seams which then secure the cushions onto the seats. They are also the perfect cushioning - not too flat, not too puffy. We have used them for a couple of events which we have hosted on the deck.
The cushions are not weatherproof as they are made from normal fabric, although I will scotch guard them for spills and stains. I'm happy enough to store them indoors when they are not in use. Anyway, they are made from old curtains so I don't have to be particularly precious with them - it's good they have been given a second life.
Melissa can be contacted on 044 751 492 if you like and appreciate her work. As well as making cushions from reclaimed fabric, she also makes and sells fabulous sun hats.
Well done Melissa! They really suit the vibe of you deck Anita. Looks a great place to chillax.
ReplyDeleteThey look excellent. I love them. I wondered what you did with your Mum's curtains. The deck looks brilliant. All that burnt orange!
ReplyDeleteLook at your lovely chairs in the corner. These cushions look so bright and full of fun. Good recycling!!
ReplyDeleteVery funky and fun! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey look really inviting for bottoms to be planted, strapped to the seat no less, fantastic!! Love Posie
ReplyDeleteGreat cushions, and every time I see a photo of your deck I love it a bit more. It does look like a great spot. Is it always that tidy :)
ReplyDeleteGreat touch, adds the perfect pop of colour. I wonder if you are going to get rid of the modern table or is it a new addition??
ReplyDeletethey look so cool, nice one! jxx
ReplyDeleteWow! They pop! And the Kartell tables are gorgeous - orange!
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing! Is she the clever
ReplyDeleteone who made my fellow on the wall, the gooky doll guy,?
They look fab Anita. I love the combo of colours and patterns :)
ReplyDeleteI love them, the colours are amazing..and omg look at your deck! wahhhhhh I want my house finished xox lol
ReplyDeleteThe cushions are great. Your deck is fabulous and I love the table.
ReplyDeleteCushions look like they were designed for the space. So nice to see some well done repurposing as well. That deck, is so clean and leaf free. I can feel leaf free deck envy creeping over me. melx
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! LOVE the vibrant colours of the fabric. Ooooo. Ahhhh.
ReplyDeleteThey're fabulous (and much nicer than the cushions we use indoors, ha!)
ReplyDeleteSo funky, love them! Also noticed those Casala chairs .... yum!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love the pops of color.
ReplyDeletethey must have been some RAD curtains in their day. they look amazing in their new form
ReplyDeletelaura xx
Fun and bright! I laughed when I read that you are taking them inside when not in use. I do the same with the cushions on our bench seat downstairs then pop them out when people are coming over!!! The things we do. Ange
ReplyDeleteThey look great! The whole outdoor area does - love those Giotto Stoppino tables. I've been eyeing off a yellow set x
ReplyDeleteSeriously cool cushions. Great that they tie on. I hate it that I have a numb bum after long conversations while sitting on benches!
ReplyDeleteLooking pretty good Anita. Love the idea of the ties to keep the cushions from slipping. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteYou must be very pleased as they blend in with your style.
Pam x
That deck is seriously rocking the Casbah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous outdoor table and chairs set, I especially like the fabulous cushions. What a lovely place to eat and entertain! Fifi
ReplyDeleteI love your outdoor table and chairs. Can I ask where you bought them from?
ReplyDeleteThanks Anonymous. We purchased them from here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.agfc.com.au/stainlesssteel/stainlesssteel.html
xx