and in a crochet mandala celebrating our clocks Springing forward here in the UK.
Pattern: Mandala Madness by Helen Shrimpton with a plain centre
One of my granddaughters was born on Primrose Day so I will be using the one of these photos to decorate her birthday card.
Joining Cathy and her happy band of gardeners for In a Vase on Monday.
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Ooh, how lovely! The primroses are so pretty in the sunshiny photos and really are a sign of spring too! I love your mandala – I shall take a look at the link as I am always on the lookout for new crochet ideas. 🙂
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Thank you Cathy, primroses sing Spring don’t they.
Here is the direct link to the Mandala Madness free pattern: http://www.crystalsandcrochet.com/crochet/category/mandala-madness/
if you go to Google images there is a multitude of colour combinations of this pattern. It really is a wonderful pattern to make, with video tutorials as well.
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Thanks for the link. I have just (well, almost!) finished the Sophie’s Universe blanket here: http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/sophies-universe-cal-2015/sophies-universe-cal-2015-information/ That was such fun and perfect for grey winter days!
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Such a charming vase. The mandalas are sweet too. Can’t imagine having so many primroses that you can take so many blooms for your mandala.
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I do have quite a lot of primroses growing here and there Lisa, but it did take some time to find unblemished ones of similar size. They are such happy little flowers to work/play with. 🙂
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Such talent you have – intricate, lacy handwork that shines with its primrose blossoms. I like the way the sun has backlit the arrangement in your first photo!
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You are kind Eliza. The sun just peeped through at the right time, I was glad to catch it as it shone through the leaf. Precious sunshine which has gone again today … we are in for a wet week!
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Lovely. Wild primroses are one of my favourite flowers.
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Yes, and mine. I’m not over fond of yellow flowers in the garden in general, but would not want to be without the primrose.
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What a sweet display! I’ve given up on primroses given their water requirements but I miss seeing them in my own garden. I notice that our local garden centers aren’t even selling them in quantity anymore.
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Oh that’s a shame, they are so sweet and delicate – do you have another favourite that gives you as much pleasure as the little primrose?
You have so many beautifully bold exotic blooms in your neck of the woods.
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Just lovely!
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Thank you Kathy! 🙂
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How pretty and original. It’s all very cheerful. x
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Oh good, I’m glad it feels cheerful – that is how the clocks springing forwrd make me feel! 🙂
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Soooo pretty! What a gorgeous and imaginative display! Lovely colours too. ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you Ali, glad you like it.
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This is lovely! My husband is always so confused by my enthusiasm for the clock going forward in spring. He bemoans losing an hour of sleep.
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Awh bless him! I have this mental picture of him curled up like a dormouse and you skipping around in the gloaming!
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Lovely crochet mandala and vase! The primroses almost look sewn on!
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Thank you Terri, I’m experimenting with using crochet as art – although crochet and flower mandalas can only exist as photos to keep, I think they work together quite well.
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So creative, Sandra, and with another of those gorgeous Chive vases too 🙂 Your post is a great tribute to the start of BST 🙂
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Thank you Cathy, BST is definitely worth celebrating!
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I’m equally impressed with your sweet primroses and your crocheting skills. Very sweet and this will make a lovely image for your granddaughter’s birthday card! Hooray for having more time in the evening to potter in the garden!
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Thank you Peter. I’m joining in with your cheering the arrival of evening pottering time – I love the days when I can happily garden until dusk.
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Nicely inspired colours for your crochet…love those primroses. During our walk this morning we spied the wild ones out on the banks.
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Such a cheerful sight to see them in the wild isn’t it. 🙂
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What a beautiful vase and display….I can’t wait for our primroses to be uncovered from their snowy blanket and start blooming.
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At least they are snug under their blanket – I hope the sunshine comes soon for you and them.
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So delicate and so very pretty. I had not heard of primrose day, what a lovely day to be born on.
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Indeed, that is what I thought when I discovered that 19th April is Primrose Day.
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What pretty primroses on that lovely spring-like crochet mandala. Lucky granddaughter to have such an arrangement made in her honour!
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I feel I am the lucky one to have such a sweet-natured grandchild, it feels good to celebrate her birth in this way.
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What a joyful arrangement for spring! Happy birthday to your own sweet Primrose!
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Thank you Laurie. She is a sweet and gentle child, so they suit her well.
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Happy birthday to your granddaughter. The primroses are so sweet and lovingly displayed.
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Thank you Susie – you are right – lovingly displayed. ❤
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Very pretty and dainty. Not sure I knew about Primrose Day – but I see it is not long now!
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I love the idea of Primrose Day – but love less it’s connection with Disraeli. So I just think of 19th April as Primrose Day! and a celebration of my granddaughter’s birth.
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Absolutely gorgeous, Daffy and very Springy! 🙂
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Thank you Eddie – oh it is such a relief when the clocks go forward – worth celebrating!
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I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
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😀 😀 😀
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