Canal Houses Cushions

  For inspiration in yarn as well as patterns I follow Scheepjes on Instagram, among others of course. This pattern for Canal Houses came along months ago and because I've lived in a canal house like this in Amsterdam for many years,  I wanted to make these cushions ever since. 

I started a couple of times with this tapestry project, but for some reason I just hadn't the patience to get the hang of it, until now. I found some Delfts Blue tiles in a box that we still hadn't unpacked after moving last year. I inherited them from my grandmother and thought they would combine perfectly with a dark blue and an ice blue cushion with a canal houses pattern. Inspiration sometimes comes when you expect it least. After seeing the tiles the cushions were finished in no time. 

 





 
Pattern: Canal Houses by Esme Crick for Scheepjes

Yarn: Catona by Scheepjes
 
 
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My Personalized Christmas Ornaments were featured by Keeping It Real,  Love My Little Cottage and April J Harris! 
 
 
 
 
 Mathilda Reindeer was featured by French Ethereal and Artsy Fartsy Mama!



 
My Alternative (Kitten Proof) Christmas Tree was featured by My Girlish Whims! 
 



Comments

  1. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsDecember 14, 2020 at 2:53 PM

    These cushions are incredible! I love the look of the little village. Going to check out the pattern.

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    1. LizDecember 14, 2020 at 5:05 PM

      Thank you very much, Alexandra!

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    2. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsDecember 18, 2020 at 11:59 PM

      PS Picked these awesome cushions as one of my features at this week's Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Link Party, which goes live tomorrow at 5pm EST.

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  2. Sum of their StoriesDecember 14, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    These are beautiful. It's amazing where inspiration can come from isn't it?

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  3. Handmade in IsraelDecember 15, 2020 at 6:49 AM

    These are lovely! I really like the colours together as well.

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  4. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloDecember 16, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    I love the little houses. You did a great job of making those. Thanks for sharing again this week at #HomeMattersParty

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  5. My thrift store addictionDecember 20, 2020 at 2:30 PM

    These are lovely! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  6. Oombawka DesignDecember 30, 2020 at 2:20 AM

    Hi Liz, thank you for joining us for last week's link party! I love your canal house pillows and that you used left to you by your Grandmother ♥ Your project is being featured this week at our party. Here's the direct link in case you'd like to share it with your readers: https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2020/12/crocheted-canal-houses-stars-and-snowflakes.html Wishing you the very best, Rhondda

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  7. NaushJanuary 4, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    Absolutely fantastic Liz ! Thank you for sharing with us at Meraki Linky Party. Wishing you a healthy and safe 2021.
    Naush

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    1. LizJanuary 5, 2021 at 7:57 AM

      Thank you very much! All the best for 2021!

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  8. creativejewishmom.comJanuary 7, 2021 at 6:06 PM

    LOVE these pillows, and I have even been to Delft, not that long ago, maybe 6 or 7 years ago....so love canal houses as well! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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