A very happy day to you!!
Hope that you are having a lovely start to the week and are enjoying some wonderful weather!
Over the weekend I worked on a custom order for some strawberry crocheted hangers for a sweet customer. So, being in the hanger mood, I knew it was time to attempt making one with crochet thread similar to the pretty vintage hangers that I found recently at an estate sale. And, I was surprised that it only took a little longer to make then the cotton yarn ones! Yay!
I crocheted it using a mint variegated thread, which I was excited about until I finished and really didn't like the way the colors were spread out. I was hoping for them to be vertical, but because I made a long chain instead of a short one, it made them horizontal. I tried doing it the shorter chain way, but then all the green ended up on one side and the whites on the other, so I gave up, for now!
I am thinking that the older variegated thread had shorter lengths of the colors, so it looked more blended? It is still a mystery for now and sorry if I have thoroughly confused you with all this! ;)
I added some pretty crocheted flowers and just love the sweet touch it gives the hanger. So, it was a good test run and I already have my next one planned, but this one will be a solid color! ;)
Another row of sixteen-patch quilts blocks are finished! Oh, I can't wait for this colorful quilt top to be done!! It just might be one of my favorites so far! What crafty or sewing goodness are you working on this week?
Wishing you all a lovely and crafty week!!
I think your hanger turned out really well. Love the flowers you added to it soooo cute.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt blocks are gorgeous. The fabrics are so sweet.
Hugs
donna
Everything you make is gorgeous! Love the idea of using variegated yarn for a hanger; I think it came out lovely.
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Hi Heather...it is quite annoying when variegated yarn turns out too even coloured..I think the older ones used to have variations in the lengths of different colour, so made them more interesting. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteThe hangers are lovely,and the quilt is gonna be great
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Ooooo, I love the hanger! Those crocheted hangers have been on my to-do list forever! I still use and cherish one my aunt made for me many years ago - they are beautiful and useful :) I have been feverishly trying to finish up my small hexie quilt top so I can move on to other projects guilt-free ;P
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Fabulous makes here, as always, Heather. I love a sixteen-patch, especially with vintage-style fabrics, of course.
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You do such pretty work, Heather. I was at the hospital for several hours Monday while my sister had surgery. My mother and I spent several hours on my iPad browsing through your blog to pass time. Your pretty creations helped fill our mind with happy thoughts. Thank you!
ReplyDeletei think your hanger looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove that sweet hanger:) Have a blessed day dear Heather, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI remember when ladies used those hangers. sweet memories. ♥
ReplyDeleteThe sweet fabrics in your quilt are so vintage looking! I can't wait to see it finished.
I just finished a giant paper chain and now I'm working on a quick easy light switch make over! I'm having fun being crafty!
Love the hangers - very pretty colours.
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Good morning, Heather! I can't wait to see your quilt top either! It's gorgeous! Your crocheted hanger is very pretty. Have a great day! Twyla
ReplyDeleteYour hanger turned out wonderfully! Mint and pink are two of my favorite colors :) I am looking forward to seeing your quilt put together - your squares are absolutely lovely! I have been busy making gifts tags and am hoping to make a clutch this afternoon :) Enjoy your day!
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Your minty green hanger is lovely, Heather. I like the way the green runs through it! 16 patch blocks are so much fun to sew and make a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the way the hanger came out, especially with the little flowers. I think the varigated thread looks fine but if you want the colors more mixed I would try using a double strand and start at two different colors in the varigation so they are more mixed. Might work.
ReplyDeleteI think the hanger is darling even though the colors are mixed up as much as you through tit wold be. =)
ReplyDeleteYour 16 patch block quilt is so cute! I can see why it will be a favorite! What a nice mix of prints...
Totally gorgeous as always Heather! I love those hangers, I've been meaning to try that idea for ages. Must give it a go! Also those 16 patches are perfect too. I even have some of those fabrics. Darn it being summer hols and sewing machine time non existent - blah :-/
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I am in awe of the way you can recreate that vintage look on many of your pretty items. The hanger is so cute and your squares are coming along nicely. I am in love with the mix of prints-so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, I brought some last week but sadly no flowers, I will make them some! :) x
ReplyDeleteThe hanger is sew very adorable. And I am in love with those sweet Sixteen blocks! I love the combination of fabrics.
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Love the sweet hanger Heather. It reminds me of the vintage ones. I have a couple like that. The quilt blocks are very pretty too.
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Such prettiness!! Love the hanger and those blocks are so sweet!! LOVE them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable hanger! You make not think it's perfect, but I sure do, LOL. The squares are beautiful too. :) Pam
ReplyDeleteI love the hanger and the patchwork blocks! I think I may start a 16 patch as well. Not that I have any business doing so because I just pulled out my HUGE WIPs pile and it's scary. Plus I signed up for a Halloween block of the week project with the local quilt shop that runs for 7 weeks. Eeep! I do love Halloween. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteI love variegated threads, too. I just think the manufacturers have varying degrees of color variation. It happens in cross stitch, too. Some are better than others. I still think it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think it is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletei think the hanger you crocheted is perfect as is! i would love to order some crochet hangers from you, I never find them. Should I just email you about an order? love your patch blocks too. I have yet to try a flower hexie, but i'm hoping to carve out some time soon! have a wonderful rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteI really like the variegated thread! I think it is pretty, and with the flowers so delicate and feminine. Have a beautiful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI will be spending time on my sons school uniforms.
Blessings,
Susie
Your patchwork blocks look beautiful!! You are using the prettiest fabrics! I know what you mean about color from the variegated yarns looking too stretched out. I stopped using them because of that.
ReplyDeleteI love your minty sweet hanger, Heather! And I really love how you have styled it too with the gorgeous vintage washboard! The little flowers finish off the hanger perfectly. Your patchwork blocks look very pretty too.
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Helen x
Hello sweet Heather, I love your hanger, it turned out so well. Personally I would have also thought that crochet thread would take a great deal longer to work. I personally love the blended colour look and to be honest its a bit trendy right now with the dip dyed look, so I am sure there will be many people interested to buy it. I love your 16 block squares. I am still working on mine, well I have finished 20 16 blocks, but now I am facing a dilemma with the rest. Hopefully I will get some time after the school holidays to take it to the next level. Hope you enjoy your week lovely Heather. Much love xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think your hanger came out lovely! And love those little flowers your put on! Your patchwork blocks are sooo pretty!! I love your color combos!! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your minty variegated hanger - it's just as lovely as the others and I wouldn't change a thing! I'm so excited knowing mine are en-route to my home.....yippee! I must start on a 9-patch 30's quilt NOW! so inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt blocks are absolutely adorable Heather!! And such a lovely hanger! Trish xo
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS Heather!! Such beautiful colors and pictures! I love the hanger and would happily purchase it from you if you are ready to part with it. Could you tell me how big the squares are in one 16 patch? I've been thinking of making one but am not sure what size to cut.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty hanger, we used to have those in the 70's so they were the ugly avacado green, orange, gold, etc. Yours is so much prettier. I have started a patchwork duvet for my new bedroom design, but I doubt I'll finish it this year with all my mom's doctor appointments. I'd like to have it done for the holiday event in November........we'll see. It's all vintage fabric and vintage feed sacks.......really cute.
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Meri
Well someone sure is lucky! It would be so wonderful to have a closet full of your beautiful hangers:)
ReplyDeleteI love the hanger. I have some vintage crochet hangers but my great grandmother used wire hangers not the beautiful wooden ones. She did use the variegated yarn, but it was similar to the Lion brand polyester yarn, not the cotton thread, so it is a bit chunky but I love them anyway. Your quilt is going to be beautiful! I just love the colors. I just finished piecing a quilt for my 1 yr old niece and tomorrow I will layer it and then quilt it with the sewing machine. I recycled some orphan feedsack quilt blocks that a wonderful friend gave me. I really enjoyed recycling the blocks and being able to use them in a quilt. I can't wait to see your finished quilt! It is going to be amazing. Have a wonderful night, Holly
ReplyDeletehow funny that we here in blog land get excited about things such as crocheted clothing hangers! my aunt and mother were just here to visit and brought me up a bag full of hangers that my grandmother had crocheted. I love them and will have to do a post on them soon.
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xoxo
I'm loving your colour choices for the quilt squares :D
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love, your 16 patch, such pretty colors, I can't wait to start mine, really busy right now sewing school clothes for my granddaughter, so as soon as school starts I can start on that quilt, then on to Christmas!!!
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