I am really pleased with some new cushions which I have just made out of Prison Fabric. I was struck with the pattern that the wording formed - a typographical polka dot - made up of Correction S - which stands for Correctional Services. I am happy that the fabric is black and white as most prisoners wear orange.This series is significant to me because I am delighted that I managed to 'Freshly Find' this fabric! [Most of the stuff I make is from Freshly Found Vintage!] It has added meaning to me because I have spent a few really memorable sessions visiting some of the ladies at the Westville prison. [They don't wear this fabric - that seems to be reserved for the men only - they wear navy or denim with white.] After overcoming any claustraphobic fears I might have had - I soon realised the humaness, bravery, humour and optimism of these ladies - and that there - but by the grace of God - could so many of us have gone.Last week I had a Giveaway to celebrate 1 year of blogging! The prize for the winning Commentee on my blog is a Cushion Cover from this series.
I printed out all the names on pieces of paper and helped by my daughter yesterday afternoon, who did the draw, we came up with a winner!
Anairam from the delightful blog Fra[a]ings is the one! So a cushion cover will be on its way to you soon! Congrats and I hope it brings you joy!
The fabric certainly is a great find! It looks amazing as a cushion.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible idea!
ReplyDeleteI just love the double meaning, and that we all need to make "Corrections" for our deeds.
Beautiful!!!
Oh oh oh!!!!!! Thank you so much! (The last time I won something I was about 7 years old and won two bottles of Coke at a bazaar ...)
ReplyDeleteWill send you my address details.
I am looking forward to my cushion cover - and wishing you a great many years of blogging to come!
What an interesting find - I had no idea that it existed nevermind that you could buy "prison fabric" - great cushion!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the prison fabric. Perhaps some coordinating accessories in jailbird stripes would be appropriate?
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