Ukrainian Comfort Cushion / Bolster Myrezhka What they lack in sparkle

What they lack in sparkle from jewelled embellishments of their more flashy counterparts

A tapered awl is a many useful tool

this design is a textural treat and long with a feast for the eyes

Full instruction booklet with photographs and pattern chart

opening size: 145mm

Ukrainian Comfort Cushion / Bolster Myrezhka What they lack in sparkleThis project incorporates several techniques seen in traditional Ukrainian whitework; Bands and ground patterns, Vykolky (eyelets), and Myrezhka (cutwork). A great introduction to this wide ranging style. This design is one of four in this series, see the others here: Ukrainian Cushion #2, Ukrainian Cushion #3, Ukrainian Cushion #4. Comprehensive stitch diagrams and full construction instructions for both the cushion and the bolster are included. 16