Monday, January 28, 2013

sweet♥hearts

A very happy Monday to you! Last week just flew by! I have been busy crocheting, working on some vintage tea towels and hankies for my shoppe, started a patchwork quilt, which I can't wait to show you, and hunting for vintage pot holder and doily pattern books.
I found this sweet pattern for this heart doily yesterday, and had to make one. This was my first time crocheting a doily, and I love how sweet it came out.  
I plan on making a few more, as they are a cute touch around the house for Valentine's Day. 
I finally finished my wintry throw! I was planning on making a larger border, but because of the more circular shape of the squares, it didn't really work out. So, it is now ready to bring some winter prettiness to my living room! 
I do love all the pretty blues together!
Last week in the mail, these adorable vintage knitted squares arrived from Miss Andrea of The Cottage Market! I love the cute scallops around the border and the color, is so pretty. I can't wait to create with them. I am thinking a garland with some crocheted pretties in the middle of the squares? We'll see! Thank you so much Andrea for being so generous and sending me these pretty treasures!   
It was definitely a happy mail week, as these gorgeous Valentine hearts also arrived in the mail from Chris of Perfectly Printed and Patti of Paintin Patti. They both were most lovely hostess' of a Valentine swap that I joined, and was so excited to get their beautiful Valentines in the mail! Such talent these two dear friends have!
Patti's Valentine is absolutely beautiful and darling! Those flowers are so cute and pretty! And, it makes me want to be out in the country with my sweetie! 
Chris' Valentine is so pretty and adorable! I love the added crochet embellishment and buttons!!  They both are so inspiring!! Thank you so much Patti and Chris! 
And, these are the two Valentines that I made for them! It was my first time doing a swap, so it was fun getting my pretty paper out and creating. Of course, my hook and thread were not far away! Thank you to Meri of ImagiMeri's Creations for the cute vintage Valentine images!

Wishing you all a wonderful and creative week! 

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33 comments:

  1. homemade@myplaceJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    WOW!!!! what a great way to bright a monday morning!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  2. Shortbread and GingerJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Love the little doily - it looks so delicate! Winter throw is gorgeous too!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. HenJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    You have been a busy bee, Heather! What gorgeous Valentines you all made. I am wowed by the knitted squares, because I think that is THE perfect green yarn. I need it for a jumper! Have a super week.
    Hen x

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  4. Ashley crampJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    I love love love those valentines cards and cannot wait to see what you will do with your lovely green squares garland!
    bestest as usual
    daisy J

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  5. Musings from Kim K.January 28, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Your crocheting talents never cease to amaze. Love your special Valentines too!!

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  6. gillyJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    LOVE, love, love! Such sweethearts indeed!
    Happy Monday, Heather,
    xx

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    And, Oh Heather - my valentine from you is just the cutest ever! I put it on my Valentine tree and it looks adorable! Thank you so much for helping to make my 1st Valentine Swap so perfect! I just love the crochet trim around the edges!! I want to put crochet on everything in my house! Hugs, Patti

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  8. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    aahhh those little hearts are so very sweet. Your crochet blanket is beauitful and so is the little doily such lovely colours. have a lovely week, dee x

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  9. vindiebabyJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    That's just so cute :) love them all

    www.vindiebaby.com
    Vintage Inspired Fashion by Independent Designers for Your Little darling

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  10. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~January 28, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Such a sweet doily you made! LOVE the afghan with the pretty blues! And such sweet little Valentines!! :) Happy Monday! xo Holly

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  11. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    So glad you liked your Valentine! I adored mine, I can't say enough about the crochet edge....I will always know who send it to me!!

    Warmly chris

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  12. Cranberry MorningJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Oh my goodness, those hearts are darling!!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love your wintry throw and your valentines turned out so cute! ♥

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  14. PaulaJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Happy Monday sweet Heather! I love your pink rose feedsack fabric... I have some of that too! I love your pink doily!!! I would never have known that was your first time to crochet a doily, it is perfect! You are so talented sweetie! They will be so sweet decorating your happy home for Valentine's Day! You have been busy! I look forward to seeing your patchwork quilt. I know it is beautiful! The wintery throw is gorgeous and I love the green knitted squares. Your idea for them sounds fabulous and I can hardly wait to see it! The Valentine's you received and made are all so sweet and beautiful! I love how you crocheted around yours. Dearest, I wish you a beautiful, happy and creative week! Love you lots, Paula xoxo

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  15. craftylesJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Your winter blanket turned out so pretty -it looks like snowflakes. Love the crochet doily too. The valentines are wonderful, such creative ladies in Blogland!

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  16. Vintage Sheet AddictJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I just love your blue blanket! I really want to make a granny square blanket now! :) x

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  17. KathyJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    This post is just like a little ray of sunshine - loved it!

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  18. LauraJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I love your blanket it sure is pretty! I can't wait to see your potholders in your shop :) The Valentines you recieved are so sweet! I recieved the same one from Patti at Painting patti! I love it ...and I will be doing a post tomorrow about her and my other swap parner from Chris at Perfectly Printed!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    It is so fun to see everything people got....And all of the different ideas! Your first time crocheting that beautiful doilie! Amazing...I so wish I could do this, but arthritis has made it impossible!

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  20. Pam KesslerJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    You are my crocheting hero. I haven't crocheted in YEARS. Like 40 or so. I am going to pick up a crochet needle at the store so I can see if I still remember how to do it. You've inspired me.

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  21. Sherri B.January 28, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    So many lovely things that you have shared with us...as you always do! Those vintage style Valentines remind me of that special day and the fun parties at school where we would all exchange with each other. xo

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  22. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Those little green woven squares will be really cute as garland once you put a pretty crocheted something on them. All the little hearts from your swap turned out so pretty!

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  23. humphreycumfycushionJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Such pretty things - really love the background fabric too with the roses and tiny cross stitches.

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  24. K @ Aurora BlytheJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Thank you for stopping by and saying hi! I love catching up on your blog. So many cheerful pretties! I followed the link for the heart doily pattern and saved for future use. I much prefer your color choice for the doilies than the plain white they had on the Red Heart site. Have a happy day!

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  25. Helen PhilippsJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Just love all the valentine-y goodness in this post, Heather! And your wonderful crochet.....it is soooo neat and perfect, a joy to see!
    Have a wonderful week.
    Helen x

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  26. FranJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Great job with the doily, your talent is amazing! Those knitted squares are the perfect shade of green, I can't wait to see what you do with them. And your winter throw! That border is perfect!! :) --Fran

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  27. CarlaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Looking forward to seeing your patchwork quilt ; )

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  28. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Oh Heather, those are some gorgeous valentines, love the pretty crochet ones!
    xoxo,
    Dorothy

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  29. Susan ShullJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    EVerything is adorable, but I LOVE your winter blanket!

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  30. koraleeJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Oh my...I love these Valentines! You are very creative my friend..your blanket is stunning...I just adore it's colours. xoxo Hugs

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  31. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I just came over from 521 Lake Street and I am in love with your blog'...I'm your 450 follower, you do the most gorgeous work and so unique!!

    Carol

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  32. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    What a sweet little doily. I made one similar a couple of years ago but Lord only knows where that pattern is now. Will have to give this one a try. I am still crocheting pretty little hearts over here. :) Your winter blanket is beautiful and doesn't need a border. Looks great just as it is. I've never joined swaps because of the fact that our mail system here is the pits, but I knew I was missing out on all the fun, so joined a heart swap hosted by Shellie in the UK and my partner lives in Australia. I will be mailing off a package to her by courier on Sunday. :) The Valentines you received and made are lovely. Have a great day! Tammy

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  33. Chenille CottageFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Oh, Heather....Just look at all those pretty Valentines! They are just chocked with love and hugs from your sweet blogging pals.
    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog. I am one happy grammy these days!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Carolynn xoxo

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