I finished the needlepoint cushion over Christmas. As I never use a frame to do my needlepoint it was a bit skew-whiff so I had to block it. My wooden frame for silk painting was very useful for that. It isn’t a perfect square but it’s a whole lot better than before I blocked it.
I went to buy some backing fabric in the week I was off work after Christmas but didn’t find any I liked. Then I had the brainwave to use denim and I even had some in so that was put to good use. I only had to buy the cord to finish off the edge and a zip. The kit came with instructions for making up that I followed. The zip is put into the centre. I have always put it into one edge before, but this way is much easier and makes a neater finish too. (I think the photographer made this look more off square than it really is 
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The cushion has some gold thread in it too. I’m not too sure about that as it kept shedding gold flakes as I was sewing. I hope it wears ok.
