Okay, here’s my blog post about the “cushions dancing maple timber” project, written in a casual, personal style:

So, I had this crazy idea the other day. I’ve been staring at this pile of scrap fabric, leftover maple wood, and some old cushions, and I thought, “Why not combine them all?” I’m calling it “cushions dancing maple timber” because, well, that’s kinda what it looks like when it’s done!

First, I grabbed those old cushions. You know, the ones that have lost their fluff and are kinda sad-looking? I ripped them open and took out all the stuffing. I washed the fabric cases because, let’s be honest, they were probably dusty.

Prepping the Wood

Next up, the maple. I had these beautiful pieces of scrap maple from a previous woodworking project. I wanted to use these parts to make a kind of frame, or maybe “base” is a better word, for the cushions. I measured the approximate size I wanted, trying to keep things, and I got out my saw.

• I cut the maple into smaller, more manageable pieces.
• Then, I sanded the living daylights out of them. Gotta get rid of those splinters! I started with coarse sandpaper and worked my way up to the finer grits until the wood was super smooth.
• I decided to stain the wood a nice, warm color to bring the wood parts more natural. I applied a couple of coats, letting each one dry completely before adding the next.

The Fabric Fun

While the stain was drying, I went back to the cushion fabric. I had some other fabric scraps lying around – different colors and textures – and I decided to get a little creative. I cut out some shapes – leaves, circles, random squiggles – and started pinning them onto the old cushion fabric.

I used my trusty sewing machine to stitch everything together. Let me tell you, sewing through multiple layers of fabric can be a workout! I might’ve broken a needle or two, but hey, that’s part of the process, right?

Putting it All Together

Once the wood was dry and the fabric was all sewn up, it was time to assemble everything. I refilled the decorated cushion cases with the old stuffing, making sure to fluff them up as much as possible.

I arranged the cushion parts on a flat surface, and then carefully place the maple frame pieces around and underneath them. I used some strong wood glue and wood screws to hold the wood parts to each other.

And…that’s it! It’s a little bit rustic, a little bit whimsical, and definitely unique. The cushions “dance” on the “maple timber”. It’s a fun, quirky piece of, I guess you could call it, “functional art”? I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, and it’s a great way to use up those leftover materials!