Bright and bold…
Another two pairs of blooms are ready-to-go. As winter looms my colourways seem to be getting brighter and bolder. A sure tonic to guarantee cheeriness.
Another two pairs of blooms are ready-to-go. As winter looms my colourways seem to be getting brighter and bolder. A sure tonic to guarantee cheeriness.
What started out as a small handful of petals has now grown into a field of blooms ready for my next project…
I found yet another bag of torn strips of fabric. Who’d have thought those scraps would make such scrumptious petals? Blooms in a myriad of colours will brighten the dullest day and surely cheer anyone up.
What can be more natural (and relaxing) than sitting in the sun and crocheting a winter scarf! I love Tunisian crochet ( just using one long needle) and find it very therapeutic – and it’s quite addictive.
When the brief is that the item has to fit in a box measuring 3cm x 4cm it’s time to put the thinking cap on or wait for divine inspiration. I have made little fish similar to these before as wrap around ties for a handmade book. So the task of making these cute iridescent fish wasn’t too taxing after all!!
I found some vintage orange washing line for my bunting to make it totally weather proof. It’s time for a trial run but I think I’ll keep this for myself and just make some more.
I have so many projects on the go at the moment that I don’t seem to have time to tidy up. Maybe I have spent a little too much time gazing out of the balcony trying to stay cool… and it’s too hot to have a blitz anyway!
I’m at the next stage of making the bunting from old picnic chairs. As they will be out in all weathers these pennants have had a skim of glue applied to their edges so they shouldn’t fray easily in the wind.
It’s amazing what you find if you never throw anything away!!! Vintage fold-up deckchairs with rusted frames were no longer suitable for use so I cut off the stripey waterproof fabric to repurpose as all year round weatherproof bunting.
A special order for a special birthday. And who doesn’t like a bit of extra bling on a day like this?