My D-i-l (daughter-in-law) loves spots on fabric, crockery, all sorts of things and she wanted an old cushion recovered, so I set out to make a cover I hoped she would like.
When I think of her and colour, soft blues come to mind so I hoped she would like the combination:
Cloud Blue, White, Silver, Meadow, Pale Rose, and Aster
in Stylecraft Special DK from the Wool Warehouse, and you can also get this yarn from Deramores by mail order.
When the crochet was lying flat, I misjudged the amount spots needed and needed to add more – very tricky once the sides had been sewn up
Note to self: always check the design of appliqué objects before sewing up!
And …….. I do believe she really did like it!
For the first time I am joining in with Ginny’s Yarn Along at Small Things and I’m particularly excited as I have finally worked out how to put the proper link in a post! Now to work out how to put one in a widget in the side bar – still so much to learn!
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Oh it’s gorgeous, such great colours and I’m sure she’ll love it.
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I’m glad you like the colour combination, Lucy. I really do think she likes it and she said ‘those colours are so me’ – phew! Thanks for dropping by.
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The spots are so fun 🙂 and beautiful colours!
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I imagine these to be your sort of colours Melissa (maybe a lighter brighter pink in the mix). I see them as calming and relaxing colours and then the spots add a bit of life.
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What a lovely cushion, lucky lady!
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So glad you like it Cathy. The sewing on of the spots took me ages to be in the right mood for! Sewing-up is my least favourite bit.
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That is great. I love the way the spots look. 🙂
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Thank you, I enjoy the way other people’s ideas or favourite things can inspire a design I would otherwise never have thought of. Glad you like it.
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What a lovely idea it does really add to the basic stripes!
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I’m really glad it worked out, I had my doubts when I first thought of appliquéing the spots on. It’s good to know you think it works.
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Hi Sandra, this is cute ! I had a craft shop on my canal boat a few years ago and I was always looking for new ways to crochet scarves. Those fancy furry yarns are all in fashion then. I used to spend a fortune at collinette yarns! I crocheted Phil a jumper, and keep saying I must start another one for him. However I have become a polymer clay addict so I have no time for knitting and crochet ! But I do enjoy yours, haha, And somehow I have to fit in willow and veg!!
As for links.. Well done .. They are still basic for me! 💚🌟💚🌟💚
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Gosh I so love the colours of Colinette yarns and have a stash of it still – however I became disappointed with how it performed for children’s clothes that need washing so much – the colours faded so badly – and then a plague of moths ….. aaarghhh!!! Hence my recent switch to Stylecraft Special Acrylic – never thought I would prefer acrylic to wool or cotton, but the little b*****s**ds have forced me into it! I’m not surprised you don’t have time for knitting etc – you have such a wonderful, but I guess, demanding project there. Idyllic though!
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