The final passenger to come to the show - little Fred the Dachshund

Little Frederick here is the last friend to come along to the show tomorrow. He looks vibrant on the apple green background with the heather tweed backing. 13"x17" cushion with feather infill.

The last push before the Show

It's only four days till the Blackwater Country Show so I've spent the last couple of days making cushions and bags.

I got inspired by the country theme and produced these two cushions with hare prints on the front. The fabric on the back is a most gorgeous heather-coloured wool tweed and the front is a very soft cotton/linen mix. I just love them!

Also on my 'Doing list' today were a whole load of oilcloth bags. There is a variety of the simple 'Saturday Shopper' and bags with inner pockets or magnetic clasps.

Cushion with more dog prints

More wagging tales from our four-legged friends. These vibrant cushions are a different size for a change (13" x 17"). The dark bluey-grey heavy cotton front provides a great contrast for the pale cream dog prints. The back is a gorgeous blue and red tartan in 100% heavy wool fabric.

Cushions with dog prints

The latest design is aimed at all those dog lovers, especially those with working dogs. The retriever and pointer motive is paired with a cotton country check pattern and dark brown frontage. Size 11" x 22". These two cushions go very nicely as a pair.

Cushion with jack russell print

Something for the dog lover. This cute little Jack Russell is about to jump off the cushion. The bright blue cotton front is a nice contrast to the white silhouette of the dog. The back is in a 100% wool checked fabric in greens and blues. The size is 16"x16" with the usual feather filling.

Cushion with chicken prints

My first cushion commission! A customer wanted a pair of cushions for a newly upholstered sofa. These chickens are allowed in - all the others have to stay in the garden. The apple green front is a lovely heavy cotton while the back is made from 100% wool in dark brown.

Cushion with Curlew print

Following on from the avocets, here another cushion with a marsh bird - this time the curlew with its fabulously curved beak. The dark grey background enhances the maritime stripes in blues and natural.

Cushion with swallow print

Back with my favourite tartan and pale blue wool fabric, I've been exploring the flight of the swallow. These elegant birds will be buzzing round our place very soon. As an addition to my current range of products I have been printing on lamp shades. The swallow looks particularly good on them. Will post pictures at a later date.

Cushion with duck prints

Inspired by Easter and all the spring activities, I have created these two gorgeous cushions with mother duck and ducklings. Don't they look nice on my pink chair?

The front is made from a lovely pastel-coloured woll mix while the back features a funky check pattern in cotton. Size 18"x18" (46cm x 46cm).

Cushion with flying ducks

I'm taking a little break at the moment with home improvements underway. But while I'm busy with the diy, spring is approaching steadily. The wildlife activities out on the marsh have inspired me to this print on 100% linen. A lot of our migrating birds will be on their way home soon and the days are getting longer. This is reflected in the lovely pale blue colouring on the front of this cushion. The back is a neutral oatmeal colour.

The fill is 100% feather. Size 14"x14" (35.5cm x 35.5cm).

Cushion with springer spaniel

I could not resist this cut little fellow - a springer spaniel with his ears flapping in the wind.

The front is a pink/white 100% cotton check and the back a 100% wool pinstripe fabric in dark brown. Cushion size 16" x 16" (40.4cm x 40.5cm) with feather filling.

Cushion with dachshund print

For all those dog-lovers a fun long cushion with one of those lovely little characterful dog breeds. The front is a plain 100% linen material with dog print in grey, the back is a fully patterned tartan fabric in purple and mustard 100% cotton. I'm intending to make a second one so they can adorn a sofa as a pair. Size 20" x 10" (51cm x 25.5cm)

Cushion with avocet print

The avocet is a beautiful wading bird on the marsh. It feeds where the mud and water meet and can be seen this time of the year. With its prominently curved beak, the avocet is a very recognisable bird, perfect to go on this water-inspired cushion.

The front is made from a very heavy and durable cotton mix while the back features a touchy-feely chenille in pale blue. Size 16"x16" (40.5cm x 40.5cm).

Cushion with marsh harrier print

My latest project is to make these lovely cushions inspired by the wildlife on and around the marsh. I have chosen traditionally patterned fabrics with a luscious feel (100% wool in this case).

The print appears on the plain fabric while the other side of the cushion is patterned throughout. The fill is 100% feather. Size 14"x14" (35.5cm x 35.5cm).