The CoylCushion *Official Thread*

[maries]

A KB member has asked me to make her a "CoylPillow" to fit on her lap to put her CoylCushion on while she reads sitting up with her legs bent. She has to bend her neck too much to read and thinks the pillow would lift her CoylCushion just the right amount. I need to come up with a design and would appreciate any suggestions from KB members. She would like it to be about 3" to 4" thick and wide enough to fit her CoylCushion. Also, it will be filled with the same pellets as the CoylCushion. She wants a fabric that would not be too warm and is thinking of flannel.

Since so many of you use my CoylCushion, any suggestions you could make would be most appreciated. I will make a prototype and post it here once I come up with the design.

What about an oval or rectangle like a mini dog bed?

[PurpleShell]

If she just got one of the larger CoylCushions, would that help?  I have a size 4 and size 5 CoylCushion.  I have noticed that if I am sitting on my couch with my head resting on the back cushion while using the size 4 CoylCushion I have to lift my head some to read my Kindle sometimes.  However, if I am using my size 5 CoylCushion it works just fine without me having to lift my head to read.   

[VictoriaP]

Hmm. I read like that all the time, and I simply put the #4 cushion on top of my bent knees. Kindle Touch or iPad, the filler conforms to my legs and stays put--and it puts the device at closer to eye level, which is ideal for those of us with neck issues. I do the same when I'm curled up in a corner or the couch. The base of the cushion molds very easily to most surfaces, even curved or uneven ones.

But her suggestion of a triangular "base" pillow should be doable. I'm not sure I'd pick flannel as being "not too warm" though. Lightweight denim, perhaps?

[hudsonam]

Please excuse me coming in late and asking a question that I’m sure has been answered many times, but what size would I order for the Fire? I also have a K3 (aka Kindle Keyboard) and my hubby has a K2. Will the same one work for all? Not that I expect him to use it, but just in case. Thanks in advance!

[Alice Coyl]

Please excuse me coming in late and asking a question that I’m sure has been answered many times, but what size would I order for the Fire? I also have a K3 (aka Kindle Keyboard) and my hubby has a K2. Will the same one work for all? Not that I expect him to use it, but just in case. Thanks in advance!

You should be fine with a #4 size for both if you are using a case and a #3 if you are not. I would order the #4 because you might add a case later if you don't have one now. I can always add a few extra pellets on request.

[hudsonam]

Thank you Alice!!! 

[kuklachica]

Hi everyone,

I am the one trying to find a stomach pillow, of sorts. I have the original size Coyl Cushion and it works well when I have my legs down. But I like to read completely hands free, except for turning pages, and thus like to rest it on my stomach area. Imagine this but with the book resting in the triangle area and not holding it:



So, when it is down in that area, I really have to bend my neck. I don't know why I like to read like this, but I do. I like to have my hands free to fidget or pet the cats, etc. So the rectangular shape of the Coyl Cushion is too big to fit in that area with my knees bent (I have them bent quite a bit).

Just thought I'd try to explain the set up!

[Alice Coyl]

Hi everyone,

I am the one trying to find a stomach pillow, of sorts. I have the original size Coyl Cushion and it works well when I have my legs down. But I like to read completely hands free, except for turning pages, and thus like to rest it on my stomach area. Imagine this but with the book resting in the triangle area and not holding it:



So, when it is down in that area, I really have to bend my neck. I don't know why I like to read like this, but I do. I like to have my hands free to fidget or pet the cats, etc. So the rectangular shape of the Coyl Cushion is too big to fit in that area with my knees bent (I have them bent quite a bit).

Just thought I'd try to explain the set up!

I'm working on something for you. I'll post a picture of my "prototype" cushion when I figure it out.

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

Thanks for the visual.  I was trying to figure out exactly what you meant!

ETA:  You must be really thin.  My belly fills in that area

[Alice Coyl]

Thanks for the visual.  I was trying to figure out exactly what you meant!

ETA:  You must be really thin.  My belly fills in that area

Mine too... I'm thinking of a 6" triangle that is 12" long. I'll post a picture when I figure out how to close it. With it being filled with pellets, I can't sew the seam closed so will have to do it by hand. The opening for turning it inside out has to be big enough to get the fabric through but small enough so there won't be a lot of hand stitching.

[Alice Coyl]

I'm working on something for you. I'll post a picture of my "prototype" cushion when I figure it out.

This is what I came up with. It is 5.5" high and 11.5" long. Visualize it turned over with the point in your lap.
It is filled with the same pellets as my CoylCushions.

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

That looks good, Alice, great job with the design.  I know it's not easy to make the fabric do what you visualize it as being.  I hope she likes it.

[Alice Coyl]

That looks good, Alice, great job with the design.  I know it's not easy to make the fabric do what you visualize it as being.  I hope she likes it.

Thanks Patricia. The triangle is a very difficult pattern to sew. Unfortunately when turned over in my lap, the triangle flattens out because it has the same pellets as the CoylCushion and conforms to the shape it is resting against. I'm not sure that is what my customer wants. I also made a 12" square cushion which actually sits better because it is flat and can be filled with more pellets. I probably will make a 10" long, 5" wide and 3" deep cushion and see how that works.

[kuklachica]

ETA:  You must be really thin.  My belly fills in that area

I've been very sick these past 6 months and lost about 40lbs (unintentionally). Needed to lose weight anyway, so it's not bad, but a little scary when you aren't trying

[PG4003 (Patricia)]

Sorry to hear that.  You are right, it's not good when it happens due to illness.  Hope you are feeling better.

[Alice Coyl]

I've been very sick these past 6 months and lost about 40lbs (unintentionally). Needed to lose weight anyway, so it's not bad, but a little scary when you aren't trying

I am sorry you have been ill. I hope this will make you feel better. I sent this cushion along with the triangle cushion to you this morning. I hope you can use them. This one matches the CoylCushion I made for you in October.

[Alice Coyl]

I made this #4 CoylCushion and matching Kindle Cover for a friend of mine.

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[Alice Coyl]

This #4 size CoylCushion was made from fabric provided by my customer. It really matches some of the beautiful Kindle cases and sleeves I've seen on KB.

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[PG4003 (Patricia)]

Very pretty Alice.  She has asked me about making a tote bag from the same design fabric, but in a different color.

[Alice Coyl]

I finally got some extra time this week to do some reading on my Kindle DX. Of all the CoylCushions I have made, the "hot pink Minky" is my all time favorite. Not so much for the fabric because it is beautiful but because of the way it molds to my DX. I have enough "hot pink Minky" fabric left for a couple of CoylCushions if any of you men want to give a beautiful Valentine's present to your sweetie...

This is a #4 Minky but I have a #5 Minky for my Kindle DX. No loop because it looks better without.

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[dinobikj]

Yeh it is nice i like it

[Alice Coyl]

Yeh it is nice i like it

Thank you. It is so soft and cuddly. One customer said she used it as a pillow on a car trip.

[Alice Coyl]

A customer requested a tea cup embroidery and chose this one from Embroidery Library. The original design had a pink cup but she wanted orange/gold so I substituted the colors and embroideried it on purple swirl super suede fabric. It turned out very nice.

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[Alice Coyl]

I just picked up some blue Minky fabric like the hot pink Minky many folks have requested. I will make up a #5 CoylCushion and post a picture here. The folks at the fabric store have put in orders for many more colors so I might be able to get a good assortment. At the price of $12.95 per yard, I will only pick up a couple of yards at a time unless I find that a particular color is popular.

Remember, this Minky fabric is not suitable for removable covers. If you want a removable cover, I cannot guarantee that the Velcro will not snag the inside knit and tear a hole in it. It makes up beautifully in a CoylCushion without any snagging. I have made a couple of removable covers from this fabric and my customers agreed that they would be very careful with the Velcro closure.

[StephanieJ]

Hi!  I am about to order two cushions, one for myself and one for my daughter.  I want the pink Minky fabric but can't find it in your gallery.  Am I just missing it?  Thanks!