# Needlepoint cushion

Pattern: 10 cm wide, 7cm for the middle

Edges can be improved so the inner edges have the same curvature than the outer ones

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## Cushion

I have lavender at home, I used that to fill the cushion.

It is important to have an inner layer, so it prevents breaking prematurely


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Security stiching

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Filling the cushion

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## Leather border

I wanted to make it using leather because of its strength.

- Base / Bottom is 4mm thickness 
- Top is 2.5mm thickness (more flexible)

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After the cut

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The 3 elements together

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## Preparing the holes

Before dyeing, we make the holes (so holes have the correct color)

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## Dyeing


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Adding pro resist / resolene / supershene 

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## Stitching

For the protective fabric, an old jean, cut with cisors.

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Once the fabric is correctly attached, you can cut around.

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Starting stitching the basis.

We add the cushion after doing more than the half, making it easier.

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## First results

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## Problem: Uneven border

Solution: cutted the border with a cutter (gently), so both faces fit.

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After removal

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We cover the border with edge protector (brown, not visible)

Much better

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