Fade Out
06/30/2011
Last year, I bought a new "fade-resistant" patio umbrella and matching cushions for my outdoor furniture.
It looked nice -- cheery and bright. But. "Fade-resistant"? Not so much. This year, the same umbrella and cushions are looking tired and kind of sad . . . totally faded to shades of grey.
I really don't want to have to replace my umbrella and cushions every year. I decided to let Project Spectrum inspire me . . . to add a brighter, greener touch to my tired patio cushions.
I headed to my local fabric store where I found outdoor upholstery fabric -- Sunbrella -- it's supposed to be "fade-resistant" but I'm not holding my breath.
And I made five cushions.
I think they turned out pretty well; I'm happy with them - especially the contrast piping.
They brighten up the little couch and the chair.
And make the swing look much more inviting.
It's still looking pretty faded. . . but I think the cushions will help bring a little bright spot to the patio.
Until they fade out, too, that is!!!
It may be faded but everything looks very handsome with your new upgraded pillows. Nicely done!!
Posted by: margene | 06/30/2011 at 08:49 AM
It's such a bummer when cushions fade. The Sunbrella should be a better choice.
Posted by: Carole | 07/01/2011 at 08:58 AM
Some of those fade-resistant fabrics really are! I'm on a quest to replace the several-years-old cushions on our glider because the fabric failed (big rip) -- stripes are still quite bright! These were out in every type of weather imaginable and are also well-used by kittehs, in addition to humans.
; )
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND UP NORTH!!
Posted by: Vicki | 07/01/2011 at 10:13 AM
Don't you just love the feeling of satisfaction that comes from sewing? What a wonderful addition to your furniture.
Here, it's not the sun that attacks the cushions...it's the squirrels! uff.
Posted by: Marilyn | 07/01/2011 at 10:20 AM
Fade resistant if kept out of direct sunlight. :^)
Love the fix!
Posted by: Cookie | 07/01/2011 at 05:29 PM
Nice cushions. You did a great job! They do brighten up the area!
Posted by: Sara | 07/01/2011 at 11:48 PM