Posts Tagged ‘flowers’

Tuesday Huesday: Crochet Flowers

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

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crocheted roses in shades of white & cream

Aren’t these roses beautiful? I bet they’re dead easy to make… I only wish that I paid more attention and showed a bit more interest when my mother tried to teach me to crochet when I was young!

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Wool Works

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

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trio of framed & glazed vintage wool works

We’ve just bought a couple more of these gorgeous vintage 1960s embroidered pictures.

framed & glazed vintage wool work in shades of orange featuring a bouquet of flowers

We already had this orange & blue wool work flower stem displayed in our bedroom.

detail fro a framed & glazed vintage wool work in shades of orange featuring stemmed flowers

We’re thrilled with our two new acquisitions – the workmanship is just amazing.

framed & glazed vintage wool work in shades of blue & purple on a green background featuring a butterfly

The design, textures & colours in this butterfly are just spectacular!

detail from a framed & glazed vintage wool work in shades of blue & purple on a green background featuring a butterfly

The same comments apply to this fabulous giant sunflower.

framed & glazed vintage wool work in shades of orange featuring a sunflower

They were produced using a wide variety of wools, threads and stitches… the hand embroidery taking many, many hours to complete.

detail from a framed & glazed vintage wool work in shades of orange featuring a sunflower

They have a real period feel, but are quite timeless – adding a lovely vintage handmade touch to any style of interior.

D is for… Daisy

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

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The vintage skirt below was the inspiration for today’s post. It recently caught my (Adelle’s) eye in the window of one of Manchester’s Northern Quarter vintage shops – a real bargain at just £2!

vintage black and daisy patterned skirt

So this post is going to be a feast of fab flowers…

vintage Staffordshire Pottery mug setvintage Staffordshire Pottery mug set

vintage drinking glass with orange & yellow daisy pattern

vintage Figgjo Flint 'Turi' cup and saucer vintage 'Dolly Days' cup and saucer designed by John Russell for Hostess Tableware in the 1960s

A gallery of items that incorporate daisy motifs or simple, stylised blooms.

vintage gravy boat decorated with simple flower motif

vintage flower patterned make-up bag vintage flower patterned oven glove

montage of vintage daisy patterned enamel pots and pans

set of vintage flower patterned coasters designed by Al and Lena Eklund set of vintage flower patterned coasters

vintage Pyrex bowl decorated with green flower motif

These striking patterns often catch our eye on a crowded market stall or auction room full of boxes.

vintage flower patterned tea towel

vintage flower patterned curtains

We had so many examples to chose from – this is just a small selection…

vintage Staffordshire Pottery storage jar

vintage Staffordshire Pottery storage jar vintage Staffordshire Pottery storage jar

vintage Genia Sapper 'Heidi' fabric

vintage flower patterned curtains vintage flower patterned bedspread

vintage Genia Sapper 'Heidi' fabric

…hope you enjoyed our choices!

 

Out & About… Spring

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Spring has sprung in these parts – with the garden awakening…

…blossom on trees…

…ferns unfurling…

…daffodils in flower…

…chicks on the canal…

…bluebells in the woods…

…and lambs in the fields.

It’s a wonderful time of year, with signs of new life all around us.

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Out & about… February

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

We’re a bit tardy with our Out & about post for February.

It began with snow (again!!) – it’s as if winter keeps reminding us that it’s still here at the start of each month.

February isn’t always the best month for walking, but there’s no choice with Fudge looking expectantly at you.

Once we’re outdoors, it’s fine – fresh air & exercise – time to chat or think… and there’s always something to see.

With no leaves on the trees you tend to notice things like bark, moss & lichen.

These old pack horse routes criss-cross our local area – slightly above the valley floor which was once flooded & marshy.

We also come across many of these disused barns and farmhouses – some of them have beautiful views.

It’s easy to imagine them restored – many even retain wonderful original features like stone steps, beams and mullioned windows.

Towards the end of the month we got the first signs that spring was approaching…

… with buds on the trees…

… daffodils and bluebells emerging…

… and planters around the town filled with crocuses & other early flowerers.

It’s nearly time to dig out those shorts & t-shirts!

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