Monday, February 18, 2013

peaches n' cream

Happy Monday! 
Hope that your weekend was wonderful and thank you for all the sweet valentine wishes! The weather has been so beautiful, so I spent most of the weekend outside, and it has me so excited for spring. It is my favorite time of year, so I can't wait! 
Well, I have made it my goal this year to learn to crochet all of my favorite vintage pot holders that I have collected or have seen in pattern books. After I bought this pretty jade one a few weeks ago from an estate sale, I really wanted to make one of my own, but didn't have the pattern.
Then, the sweet Haafner of ByHaafner shared with me this link for the vintage daisy pot holder pattern. So, with spring in mind I got out my peach and cream yarn, and started crocheting this pretty daisy. The pattern was simple, which is always a plus, since some of the vintage patterns can be a little confusing. I ended up making a few changes to the pattern to make it look more like the vintage one that I have. 
I really love how it came out! So cute! I know that I will be making a few more in some pretty spring colors. And, it makes a sweet addition to my growing collection.
Last week I was so happy to have won this lovely lot of vintage pot holder books on ebay, and for such a great deal. There are so many adorable patterns in these books, and it was fun to read all the advertising inside. I will have to get some of these pages scanned to show you. 

I finished my little gingham project, which I am excited for you to see! So, I'll be back later in the week to show you! Are you working on a sweet project?

Wishing you a wonderful and creative week! 

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  1. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    I just love this happy blog! Gorgeous pattern and such a sweet pot holder, I enjoy seeing what you are creating! Lovely

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you so sweetly Robbie! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  2. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    It looks really intricate! I love the colours.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. Ashley crampFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Oh heather please do scan some patterns for us to see i would love to try one...
    bestest wishes
    Daisy x

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  4. Naturally CarolFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    I love it, that sweet peachy colour really looks amazing. It doesn't look at all simple to crochet though!

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Thank you so much Carol! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  5. SharronFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    The peaches & cream yarn is gorgeous! Your daisy is devine, so beautifully crafted :)

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you Sharron! I love peach and cream together! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  6. Musings from Kim K.February 18, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Look at all those gorgeous patterns! You are going to have so much fun. Happy Monday!

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  7. Ruby and ArthurFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Love your sweet potholders! Your pattern books have great graphics! Happy Monday, Jean

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you so much Jean!! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  8. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    I just can't get enough of your potholders!! I just love the different patterns and colors! Can't wait to see what else you creat!

    chris

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      Oh, thanks Chris! They are so fun to make! Happy Monday! xo Heather

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  9. CarlaFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    What a darling little pot holder ; )

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  10. Ric Rac and Polka DotsFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Heather,
    Oh my gosh, I love the potholders. I have a pretty good collection of vintage crochet books. I wish I had known you were looking for a certain pattern, I could have searched for you! I love the one you made, and am very impressed. I crochet but have a hard time following patterns. I also LOVE the gingham stitchery project, and the quilt before that . . . I guess I just love all the things you do! Thanks for visiting and leaving the nice comment, I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful week my friend.
    Hugs,
    Julie

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      Thank you so much Julie! Well, if there is one I come across again that I can't find, I will let you know! ;) So sweet of you! Have a lovely day sweet friend!! xo Heather

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  11. KathyFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Heather, I love that you are keeping this art alive. Your pot holder turned out adorable.

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  12. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~February 18, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love your peach and cream pot holder!! SOO darling! Can't wait to see your other project, happy new week! Enjoy the nice weather! I'm so eager for spring, but snow is still in our forecast . xo Holly

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  13. FranFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    WOW. That jade potholder was my FAVORITE in your previous post, and in no time at all you've whipped up a partner! As usual, I am in awe and so impressed with your talent! Just lovely! :)
    --Fran

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  14. MerleFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Heather,
    What a beautiful job you did-I love it! I am going right to that link and be a big copycat!
    Thanks for the info.

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Thank you so much Merle! Happy Crocheting! xo Heather

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  15. donnaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I just love your pot holder. You are so inspiring me. I am just going to have to learn how to read the patterns. Looks like soo much fun.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:37 AM

      Thank you sweet Donna! Hope you can try some patterns, you will love making them! Have a wonderful day!! xo Heather

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  16. Diane MarsFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Wow you did a wonderful job, it looks like new vintage! You are very talented . Hugs, Diane

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      Thank you Diane! Hope your day is wonderful! xo Heather

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  17. PaulaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Hello sweetheart Heather! I always look forward to your posts sweetie! Your potholder is gorgeous!!! Your work is so amazing! I love the peaches and cream colors! So sweet! I am glad you had a nice weekend and enjoyed sunny weather! Spring is my favorite time of year too! I am so glad you won all those lovely vintage pot holder books and for a good deal. They are sweet treasures! I look forward to seeing the pages you share and your beautiful gingham project! Love you sweetie! Have a beautiful and creative week! xoxo Paula

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

      Thank you so much sweet Paula! Hope that you are having a wonderful day so far, and have a beautiful week!! Love you, Heather

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  18. Vintage Sheet AddictFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Heather, I now think of you as the Pot Holder Queen! :) x

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  19. Cranberry MorningFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    So pretty and cheery!!!

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  20. Annie CholewaFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    That really is so lovely! If only I could crochet ... which is no excuse, I'll just have to get on with learning.

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you so much Annie! Oh, I am sure you would pick up crochet so easily!! Your knitting is always so beautiful! ;) xo Heather

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  21. Helen PhilippsFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I always love to see your crochet projects, Heather....they are always so perfect and neat! The pot holder pattern books are inspiring...I didn't realise there were so many different ones!!
    Wishing you a happy week!
    Helen x

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you so much Helen! Happy week to you too!! xo Heather

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  22. LauraFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I love that pot holder :)... and I really love the one you made me :) Super pretty!!!

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you!! So glad it arrived safely for you! ;) xo Heather

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  23. Clara {Clover and Violet}February 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Such a pretty pot holder, love the soft colors!!

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  24. LauraFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Heather, I am loving all your vintage potholder goodness! You have inspired me to make some of my own! I have a small assortment of vintage potholder pattern books so we shall see if mine turn out half as lovely as yours! :)

    Laura xo

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you so much Laura!! Yes, you should give them a try! They are so fun to make! xo Heather

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  25. Sewn With GraceFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I absolutely adore that potholder! I would buy it from you if it was for sale. Your stitches are exquisite. It is so pretty. You did an awesome job!

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:47 PM

      Thank you so much Renee! ;) Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  26. Erica of Golden Egg VintageFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    The peaches n' cream is too cute! And what a fun batch of booklets to win on Ebay! Talk about a perfect little win for YOU! I bet you'll put them to good use!
    Thanks for sharing Heather!
    Erica :)

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  27. Donna@AllthingsMingFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Love it, Great job! yes the vintage patterns can be a little tricky.

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:48 PM

      Thank you Donna! They definitely can be! ;) xo Heather

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  28. Tammy's in LoveFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Wowie zowie! I'm so glad you got the pattern books! You know I have the perimeter of my kitchen cabinets decorated with about 20 different patterns, my very favorite collection in the house!

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you sweet Tammy! I am sure you have such a beautiful collection! xo Heather

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  29. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Another beautiful creation such pretty colours. Those little crochet pot holdre magazines look great. Have fun with yout projects, dee xx

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  30. Michelle HughesFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    lovely!! I adore the colors you chose :)

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  31. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Heather, your daisy potholders are really lovely. I really need to teach myself how to make those, so I can add some new ones to my vintage potholder collection. One of these days. Sigh... do I have to go to work? Love all the fun vintage potholder pattern books you found. I need to work on reading patterns... they are still pretty much Greek to me.

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you so much! Hope you can make some soon! ;) xo Heather

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  32. annie's abodeFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    this is so pretty
    anniex

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  33. Amy, a redeemed sheepFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I love the vintage potholders and the fact you can make them is so impressive!! This one is especially cute!

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  34. DeborahFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    What a fabulous potholder. I could look at your creations all day!!

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      Thank you Deborah!! You're too sweet! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  35. ImagiMeriFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    My goodness what a lucky haul on those books, and your crochet skills astound me pretty lady.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  36. Chenille CottageFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Hello sweet Heather,
    Peaches and Cream is such a perfect way to describe your pretty potholders. You have managed to duplicate your vintage lovely to a tee! I love to crochet and don't make enough time for it. What a delightful EBAY win...You are going to be a busy girl!
    Thank you for your loving comments on my blog. You are a dear!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  37. Blessed SerendipityFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    That potholder is sweet Heather. I love the old pattern books. I can't wait to see what you will make from them.

    XO Danielle

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:52 PM

      Thank you Danielle! Have a great evening! xo Heather

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  38. Itchin' Stitchin'February 19, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Oh that pot holder is beautiful! What a way to welcome spring :)

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  39. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Heather, I look forward to seeing potholders from these great books you won. Yours look as pretty as the ones we collect. Even more so! Wishing for your spring weather, snow here in Ohio. Have a lovely week. Elizabeth

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  40. craftylesFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    That pretty pot holder looks so vintage, I can't believe you made it. How wonderful to create those works of art. You are doing a great job, and I can't wait to see the gingham project.

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    1. vintage greyFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      Thank you Leslie! Have a lovely evening! xo Heather

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  41. Sandra (Cherry Heart)February 20, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Wow, you have a lot of comments, you are a popular lady! I'm not surprised though because this potholder is so, so gorgeous! I love the colour and style and everything about it really... might have to pin!

    S x

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  42. JoyefulFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Just beautiful, Heather! Love this! I really need to learn to crochet!!!! And that lot of vintage books looks sooo fun! I love the covers!

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  43. HaafnerFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Well done, it's gorgeous! The colors are lovely...
    xhaafner
    PS. And it's so very sweet of you to mention me.

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  44. Heather March 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    wow, that's stunning! very inspiring, I just might have to make one! Heather x

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