Since the foyer wall cabinet was built and installed two years ago, I've needed to create a small cover for the bench seat between the bookcases. Temporarily, I was simply folding a blanket and putting it on the seat, but it tended to slip and slide.
So, I finally decided last night, when I threw the blanket in the wash, that I really needed to make something. I didn't want a cushion, just something I can toss in the wash when it got dirty. I also wanted it to be fairly neutral colors.
I found these hand-dyed fabrics I bought some 20 years ago for a project I never did...and so, my bench seat cover was born.
I cut a foundation piece, fliped and stitched the strips, added batting and a back, sewed all around, turned it right side out, and stitched all the way around the edges. I also stitched down the center seam. I may quilt it later...we'll see. :)
This is the back - a piece of batik fabric I bought at a yardsale - 2 1/2 yards for $2.00!
Here's a photo of the complete unit, with bench seat in the middle.
Stashbusting:
Half a yard of various fabrics
Half a yard of scrap batting
Half a yard backing
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