French vintage cushions

by Sharon Santoni
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AT LAST!!!   DONE!!  Remember how many weeks ago I was telling you that everytime I tried to make my cushions I got waylaid playing with the pretty fabrics.

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Not so today.   I can at last show you the new cushions I have made, some for my home and some to go into the store.  There are more to come but today, the first day of spring, I show you the pretty flowery set.
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All the cushions are hand made by moi … I used only vintage French fabrics, including some antique  linen sheet fabric, some antique unused dishcloth fabric and the really pretty, nicely shabby vintage cotton prints, that are so much more charming than new.
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The cushions are made to different sizes, but all fit around standard pillow sizes so clients will be able to find the fillers easily.

Hope you like them, I’d love to hear your comments.
With a bit of luck (tomorrow or Wednesday)  I shall be able to show you the dog beds I have also made from vintage ticking and grain sacks.
A demain mes amis, thank you for reading me!
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45 comments

Anne March 20, 2012 - 2:28 pm

Wow, love them & especially the plain ones with the material peaking through. Fabulous!!

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PURA VIDA March 20, 2012 - 2:29 pm

LOVE LOVE LOVE the fabrics, the photos…and the PUPPY DOG!!!

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Gina March 20, 2012 - 2:33 pm

These are beautiful, every single one of them.

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Caroline March 20, 2012 - 2:37 pm

Beautiful!!!!! nice colors!!

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I Dream Of March 20, 2012 - 2:50 pm

Love them! Sharon, you are so talented. I can't wait to see the dog beds… we are actually hoping to have a new furry friend come live with us in a few months, and I've been wondering where I'm going to find a dog bed that doesn't look… well, like dog bed! Excited to see yours!

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Clayr @ Southern Clayrification March 20, 2012 - 2:50 pm

beautiful pillows, love how you mixed the fabrics!

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Nancy March 20, 2012 - 2:56 pm

lovely, pure lovely! You've been busy! Best of luck with the sales, I think you'll sell out quickly! Dog beds are a fabulous idea. How much for the golden retriever? He is adorable.
Nancy
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Cynthia March 20, 2012 - 2:57 pm

I love the mixture of fabrics. I love these.

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Amy March 20, 2012 - 3:27 pm

So lovely, Sharon. It's only 9:30 a.m. here in Minnesota, but I'm dreaming of curling up with those pillows and taking a nice nap!

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strega dei gatti March 20, 2012 - 3:41 pm

Sono bellissimi …. mi piacciono tutti compreso il tuo cane.
ciao

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Niki March 20, 2012 - 3:53 pm

Wonderful! You have a great eye for fabrics. Makes me anxious to go back to France.

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kerrie of sea cottage March 20, 2012 - 4:18 pm

They are perfect for spring and all year round!

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Lost in Provence March 20, 2012 - 4:53 pm

Yay! Beautiful!! So happy for this first day of spring! But of course, I am looking forward to the dog beds and the model that will be involved. 🙂

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shooting star March 20, 2012 - 5:23 pm

such pretty print!!!….beautiful!!

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Catherine March 20, 2012 - 5:23 pm

I love those gorgeous prints. The cushions are just beautiful.
Hello Gibson…You sweet, wonderful boy! OXOXOXO

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Dash March 20, 2012 - 5:34 pm

Lovely Sharon, you are such a talented lady.
X

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The enchanted home March 20, 2012 - 5:43 pm

Just gorgeous…love the pictures, they the picture of spring!

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Shabby soul March 20, 2012 - 5:50 pm

I love them all, but the red stripes one is simply fabulous!!
Silvia

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brendam March 20, 2012 - 5:59 pm

Nicely done! I especially like the detail of the pillows for the bed with accent fabric inside.

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Laurence March 20, 2012 - 6:17 pm

I'm just trying to make a dog bed with an old grain sack so I really wait for your interesting post on the subject !

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Laurence March 20, 2012 - 6:19 pm

I'm just trying to realise a dog bed with an old grain sack for my Cavalier King Charles so I really wait your post on the subject !!!

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Susan March 20, 2012 - 6:53 pm

They are all gorgeous, Sharon! Your styling is lovely, too!

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Natasa March 20, 2012 - 7:20 pm

These are fabulous! In fact, I love everything about your blog I've been reading for some months now. Your way of feeling France is very close to mine and it's a real balsam for my soul (I'm not sure this is correct English, but it's a literal translation from Slovenian and it's really what I feel!). Especially in the evening when I take some time for myself and read the posts of the selection of the blogs I chose. It calms me down and prepares for the night. It is true that sometimes it makes me daydreaming and I can't rally fall asleep. But this is OK too. Not just OK, daydreaming is great! Hope one day I will be able to come around and visit all those beautiful brocante shops and marches aux puces… In the meantime, I will continue to enjoy the energy that is reflecting from your blog… All the best from Slovenia!

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Design is... All in the Detail March 20, 2012 - 9:10 pm

The top of Shabby Chic! Perfect for this first day of spring… gorgeous work. Thanks so much for sharing – Jalon

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Valerie March 20, 2012 - 9:58 pm

You are so talented!! Everything is beautiful including your adorable dog.

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Janet March 20, 2012 - 11:56 pm

Nothing like a stick for a dog! 🙂
Like Valerie, I think you are so talented! Not only do you sew beautifully, but you know how to arrange them so they look beautiful. Looking forward to seeing what else you have done.

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Janette - The2Seasons March 21, 2012 - 12:21 am

They are beautiful. By the way, is the puppy for sale?

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welltraveled March 21, 2012 - 1:02 am

Beautiful fabrics and what wonderful pillows ,the workmanship looks superb

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Heaven's Walk March 21, 2012 - 2:44 am

Hey talented lady! 🙂 What gorgeous pillows!!!! I'd love to scoop them all up and take them home with me! ♥♥

xoxo laurie

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Parisienne Farmgirl March 21, 2012 - 2:45 am

OH lovely! I just love the one with the ties… and that "fleurs" box too! Bonne Semaine! Thanks for all your support!

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Danielle March 21, 2012 - 3:39 am

Beautiful! I love the pattern.

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Kris March 21, 2012 - 4:09 am

Hi there,

I just found you're lovely blog and have added it to my blog roll. I'm always looking for new and interesting blogs to visit and yours is delightful. You're pillows are beautiful and I love the fabric. I also see a very gorgeous dog!

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Nella March 21, 2012 - 4:56 am

Lovely Sharon…and I adore those sweet little vintage boxes…precious! N.xo

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Karena March 21, 2012 - 5:52 am

Sharon these are so lovely. I think we are all ready for light, comfortable, cool, sheeting and pillows for our Spring bedding.

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

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The Moerks March 21, 2012 - 9:28 am

Beautiful. I do also love the doggy model.

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Minerva Black March 21, 2012 - 10:59 am

I love this post! I spent time in France many years ago and miss it so much. I loved the way that they use red and white a lot instead of blue and white. Red is so cheering in winter, and perfect for summer. Your cushions have inspired me, I have some old linen tea towels which would look wonderful as cushions.

Minerva x

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Mise March 21, 2012 - 11:54 am

Marvellous, marvellous you. I do love the plain one with a red stripe.

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giò March 21, 2012 - 12:38 pm

Vuoi sapere se mi piacciono!!!!??????…….
sono favolosi,semplicemente gli adoro!!!!!!!
La stoffa a fiori….amore a prima vista!!!!!
Baci GIò

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egypt holidays March 21, 2012 - 1:01 pm

Hey
I enjoy your blog!, This unique is just a totally nicely structured posting, I do appreciate the writing
Thank you!

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Lana March 21, 2012 - 1:17 pm

Beautiful cushions. Love them!

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Monique March 21, 2012 - 8:26 pm

Très beaux!

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LA VIE EN ROSE March 21, 2012 - 8:50 pm

they're stunning! I'd love them. I wish I could sew . . .

Sharon

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Grace @ Sense and Simplicity March 22, 2012 - 1:50 am

Gorgeous cushions – I love the vintage fabric that you have combined so well and all the little details.

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janzi March 23, 2012 - 10:14 am

all the comments above I share and love reading your blog… talented these bloggers are.. where were they all before they started blogging.. its wonderful to be able to share and thank you for doing so.. all the best from UK

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Amy @MaisonDecor March 24, 2012 - 4:09 am

I did scroll all the way through all the posts to see your thank you for scrolling down this far note~so nice. I enjoyed my visit to your blog. I was curious how you get your cushions or pillows monogrammed, do you have a machine or someone who does it for you?

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