I bought this Cath Kidston king size quilt cover in TK Maxx a couple of weeks ago and put it to one side because my bed is only a double. I know, it doesn't fit, I know, but couldn't help it, had to buy it before someone else did!!
Notice the bargain price?
I couldn't help it girls, I cut it up!!
I never thought I would butcher anything CK but it just happened!
I cut both sides and the top off so it was 200 x 200cm to fit a double (leaving seam allowance) leaving the press studs along the bottom still.
I added strips of spotty fabric and edged with gingham ribbon.
I cut a panel off the top altogether and added more spotty material.
Then I used a strip of the CK quilt which had been snipped to add a strip to the top part.
I edged in lace and more gingham ribbon.
I then sewed all the sides up and hey presto a new quilt that fits!
Hope you love it as much as I do :)
I got the idea after seeing some absolutely gorgeous PIP quilt covers which I couldn't afford in John Lewis.
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
Wow, how cool is that! I love it. I wouldn't have had the guts to cut it up but that is fab.
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It's super cute! The dots look perfect with it!
ReplyDeletewowza!! thats really lovely! your bed looks so cozy i want to jump right in it! hehe x
ReplyDeletei bought the pillow cases of that design in TKMax as they were 4.99 each...but i made them into sofa cushions ;0)x its a lovely bright summery pattern- hope they get in more CK goodies!!
It looks fabulous!! Who knew butchering all things CK would be such a winner!?? What a bargain price too!
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Oh its gorgeous! Our ikea still has the kath K bedding sets in stock, they are only £20 and gorgeous, I managed to resist the temptation
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I did gasp when you said you cut it up, before scrolling down and reading the rest and finding a stunning (and original!) duvet cover! I'll say it again, you are so clever! Scarlett x
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ReplyDeleteReally cute ...I love it too
ReplyDeleteVery cute!...But more work than I would have attempted. You Go Crafty Girl!!
ReplyDeletedidn't that turn out darling. crafty and clever, and possibly more interesting than it's original ck form.
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I super duper Loving it!!!! (i know Ck's prices but still abit shocked even after sale) hehehe but it's all worth it coz i absolutely adore it and the polkadots, ahhh my fave!!! you're a genius!!! x Susan
ReplyDeleteThat was brave and clever - love that you have a one-of-a-kind CK quilt. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLike your bed frame very much too.
It actually improves it!! xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and pretty clever!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so gorgeous, you've made a lovely quilt cover even nicer
ReplyDeleteSally
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Fabulous. Love it and even better than the orginal in my opinion. xx
ReplyDeleteYou are just so clever!! That is brilliant and so pretty!! -x-
ReplyDeleteI picked that quilt up walked around a bit and then put it back - I love it more with the polka dots
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks wonderful. What a great idea:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic makeover, that much more special now! Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!!!! I do not like this CK pattern as I find it to gaudy and a bit childlike! However, I love what you have done with it, looks so much better! well done.
ReplyDeleteHi, just found your wonderful blog through another blog..."D you know how that goes...
ReplyDeleteJust had to leave a comment and say, I just love your Cath Kidston "wrong size" inspired quilt...Love It...Just Adorable!!!
Will be back to read/see more for sure!
Smiles,
Christine thetincancottage.blogspot.com
oh very nice, i dont know whether i could of cut it up, but hey needs must x well done you x
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! You will have to start taking orders!!
ReplyDeleteHow clever are you! Knowing my luck,I would go to all the trouble of cutting and sewing,and then find a 'double' in TK Max the following week! :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely fabulous - very cheerful. I've never been lucky to find CK in TK Maxx.
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the red polka dot fabric with the CK!
Gill xx
That looks fab well done you ;-)) I would have cut it up to looks much nicer with the polka dots ;-)) Enjoy it, dee x
ReplyDeleteI Love it! You are so clever to have the vision of what to add to make it fit and be beautiful x
ReplyDeleteWow - it looks even better than it did before you cut it up!! I love the red polka dot strips, absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOooh gorgeous!!!!!! What a deal!
ReplyDeleteMonica x
lovely blog.
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