Suffolk Puff Cushion

Here, is the completed Suffolk Puff Cushion. Lots of embroidery, beading and sparkles. 

Its in the blues and greens I just love.

The back is quilted with random curves.

I think I will make several little cushions to explore techniques.

See how to make The Suffolk Puff and an article I have written 

about them on a previous post. 

Remember to visit my tech site for videos HERE

and my art portfolio site for inspiration HERE

Suffolk Puffs or Yo Yo's?

I am teaching several different classes and at Creative Textiles we are making Circles and Curves over the next couple of weeks, in traditional and contemporary ways. Here, in a traditional patchwork form   is a sample of Suffolk Puffs.  It is the start of a small decorative cushion. I used a Clover Suffolk Maker which made the making of the Yo Yo's really fun and I have written another article for 'So Crafty' Magazine about making Suffolk Puffs and Yo Yo's.
See the article HERE
or click on the contents below,

1. Clover Yo-Yo Maker
2. Yo Yo Makers Demo - You Tube click to see video
3. Clover Round Large Yo-Yo Maker
4. Handmade Suffolk Puffs or Yo Yo's
5. Suffolk Puffs or Yo Yo the Traditional Way click to see video

It would be great if you could have a look at the article and make a comment.

Textile Tuesday 29th November 2011

Here are my students version of my Button Christmas Tree.

I love seeing all the different version although they are

all starting with the same pattern.

See my Button Christmas Tree

HERE

Button Christmas Trees

I started making this design of Suffolk Puff Christmas Tree

15 years ago for craft stalls.

I am making them again to show students and

new patchwork and quilters

what you can make as a postal gift as these are light

and can be a card too!

They are lovely to hang up as part of your

Christmas Decorations.

They were well received at classes and

several students set about making them.