Monday, April 8, 2013

a lovely finish

Hope that your week has started off wonderfully!
Well, over the weekend I finished the rose pot holder, and love how pretty it came out! I really enjoyed the process of figuring out the pattern and would say the only hard part was trying to count the chain lengths that were partially hidden by stitches, but it all seemed to work out! 
The scalloped edging is the sweetest and I really adore the shape! It reminds me of a star, and I even thought this would be cute in red, white, and blue for the 4th of July or in some pretty summery oranges and yellows!
When I started the back, I wasn't sure if I wanted to do the same as the vintage pot holder pattern I was following or keep it all cream. I ended up adding the pink, but for next time will only do the cream because I don't really like how you can see it come through the top part, but it is still pretty. And, I have started another one so that I can make some adjustments, and try to write down the pattern. These may even appear in my shoppe as made-to-order, too! ;)
 After making those sweet patchwork baby bibs, I was inspired to make a couple new pot holders for my kitchen. I love being able to practice my patchwork skills as I have always struggled with getting the corners to match perfectly, but I think I am finally improving! 
I went to some thrift stores and the shelves were quite bare of treasures to bring home. Maybe this week! Do you have any sweet plans or crafty adventures this week? 
 Wishing you a beautiful and creative week sweet friends!!


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32 comments:

  1. DeborahApril 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Your crochet pot holder is perfection! And your patchwork pot holders are lovely. The fabrics are so sweet and colorful!

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  2. Naturally CarolApril 8, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Hi Heather, Your newest pot holder is so pretty, you are very clever just looking at the original and being able to reproduce it. I like the colours of your patchwork ones too, the corners look perfect. I have a few more beanies to knit..hehe! Have a lovely week!

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  3. Blessed SerendipityApril 8, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Heather, I can't believe you already re-created that potholder. You are so talented. It's beautiful!

    xo Danielle

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  4. homemade@myplaceApril 8, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    your pot holders make me happy!!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  5. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresApril 9, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    You did a fantastic job on that oh so pretty potholder, Heather! I would never have figured out the pattern. All your projects are always so sweet. Best wishes for a great week. Tammy

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  6. Vintage Sheet AddictApril 9, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    You've done a fantastic job there Heather, well done! :) x

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  7. Helen PhilippsApril 9, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    The pot holder is so pretty, well done on re-creating it! Your patchwork ones are so cute too, I love the fabrics you have used. Wishing you a happy week, Heather.
    Helen x

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  8. Clara {Clover and Violet}April 9, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Your potholder is beautiful, love the pink that you used! Have a wonderful day!!

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  9. Musings from Kim K.April 9, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    You are so amazingly talented with how quickly you've been able to recreate those potholders. Your patchwork potholders are so pretty. They remind me of miniature dollhouse bed quilts. Darling!

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  10. Sandra (Cherry Heart)April 9, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Beautiful Heather! I think I agree with you that a cream back would have been even more perfect, but a pink edging looks good I think. Love your patchwork. Those corners are looking pretty perfect from here :)

    S x

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  11. Perfectly PrintedApril 9, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I love the potholder!! Oops..I mean potholders! I think they are perfect! chris

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  12. Donna@AllthingsMingApril 9, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Great job ... Beutiful work . I always think I am going to remember a pattern as I am creating it and then I can't and my mom has to come and figure it out for me ! Good ol mom !

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  13. Tea in the LibraryApril 9, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    They are just yummy. Always love to see what you do next.

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  14. Chris at Red Gate FarmApril 9, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    The quilted pot holders are cute but that crocheted (or tatted?) one is gorgeous! I'm a knitter but this makes me want to branch out :)

    ~Chris

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  15. LynneApril 9, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    I LOVE them all. You have inspired me to make some patchwork ones with my scraps!

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  16. pbrennerApril 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I have dozens of pot holders (vintage and homemade), but I can never resist buying or making more, lol. I am so impressed that you copied the crocheted one, you must have good eyesight :-) I have a stack of vintage patchwork quilt blocks that I have thought about making into more potholders. After seeing your oh-so-cute pieced ones, I think it's time to pull them out and do something with them.

    Patty

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  17. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 9, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    You are so very talented Heather, sooo beautiful!! :) I just love your new patchwork pot holders, gorgeous colors!! :) Hope you have a lovely day! xo Holly

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  18. GardenOfDaisiesApril 9, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Heather, your crocheted rose potholder is turned out just gorgeous!! You know I love these. :-)

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  19. craftylesApril 9, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    The potholder is just amazing. You certainly have a special talent-dear Heather.

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  20. Sewn With GraceApril 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Oh my goodness Heather, your hands create the most absolutely beautiful things!!! I'm not kidding, the Lord has blessed the work of your hands. Just stunning!

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  21. CarlaApril 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Don't you hate coming home empty handed? It's the thrill of the hunt tho.......

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  22. Natas NestApril 10, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Wow, your potholder is so gorgeous, I love it! ♥

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  23. RubyredApril 10, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Hello Heather,
    Thank you so much for popping by with your kind comment! I love your pot holders! The crochet one is stunning! Love the colours! The patchwork ones are adorable, so pretty!
    I'm doing lots of crochet and makeovers with paint this week, keeps me busy and happy!
    Rachel x

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  24. HannapatApril 10, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the potholder. It turned out so beautiful, I am impressed! Also like the cute fabric potholders, very sweet. Hannapat

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  25. koraleeApril 10, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Oh my goodness..these are so lovely....I must get out and about soon too...it has been much too long since I hit the 2nd hand stores. xo

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  26. ImagiMeriApril 12, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Gorgeous work as always Heather. Sandy loved her potholder, by the way. Have a great weekend.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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    1. vintage greyApril 13, 2013 at 2:20 PM

      Thank you and I am so glad Sandy loved the pot holder! ; ) xo Heather

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  27. Annie CholewaApril 12, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Oh my, that pot holder is perfect ... love it, truly :D

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  28. Vintage HomeApril 13, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Oh my goodness Heather, I love the pot holder! I think the pink is adorable, and I way the rose pops on the cream thread is perfect!
    I am going tomorrow to see a lady about some bark cloth!
    Thanks for popping by & leaving your sweet comment!

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  29. Vintage HomeApril 13, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Just a wee blog yo might enjoy, I just found it myself.
    She has made some very cute curtains out of old sheets!
    http://campandcottageliving.blogspot.ca/

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  30. donnaApril 14, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I love the way you pot holder turned out. The pink looks great to me. Your patchwork pot holders are so sweet.
    Hugs
    donna

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  31. PaulaApril 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Hello sweet Heather, Your rose pot holder is gorgeous! It looks just like the vintage ones! I love it and I love your patchwork pot holders too. The fabrics are so sweet and you always do such beautiful work! Love you, Paula xo

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