When a mistake becomes an opportunity...

So this afternoon Ben was napping and Sarah went to the wading pool with her cousin. I have about an hour before Ben wakes up. I meant to make a few more cushion covers to replace the ones I have right now, which are kinda winterish looking. I know which fabric to use - the Joel Dewberry leftover from my spring top. I even bought matching zipper last week. I have to act quick if I want to get it done before Ben wakes up.

I pulled out the fabric and started snipping and ripping - the best and fastest way to get rectanglal pieces of fabric that's guaranteed to be on grain. I ripped a 12.5" strip across the width, and then, as if the number 12.5" was engraved in my mind, I snipped at 12.5" along the strip and ripped, resulting in a square. Half way through the ripping I realized the mistake - I should have cut at 18.5"! Do I have enough to re-cut? No. There was a brief moment of silent between me and the square.

I turned my head to stare at my stash, and then my eyes landed on this beautiful Japanese linen I got from San Francisco. Is it time to cut this?

And so, the mistake turned out to be the excuse I needed to cut this fabric. Words cannot describe how much I love this cushion. It's soft, fresh, and crisp.

And look how well the zipper matches the fabric!

Apparently I am not the only one in the house that likes the new cushion.