Wednesday, 27 November 2013

I heart Crochet

I've really enjoyed making my wreaths for Christmas so thought I'd try a different shape. I bought some hearts, did some crochet, added some ribbon and a tiny bell.



 It's smaller than my circular wreaths, but still a nice size to hang on the wall on as a decoration.



 Wonder what other shapes I can crochet around...  maybe I'm a yarn bomber in the making... no, too cold out there!

When I was tidying up my craft storage area (aka the dining room) I came across some sweet bird fabric. I'm not sure what the original plan for it was, if any, but thought it would look cute as part of a little owl.



They are rather sweet little birds aren't they. I thought they would be a bit overpowering on the front though, so used it for the back and the wings.






I have a basket with lots of felt pieces that need some attention, so I think I may spend this evening sewing something feltie!

Take care
xxx


26 comments:

  1. The heart looks great, and it's something you can display throughout the year. I love your little own, that fabric is just the job.

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  2. Gosh you are getting very crafty there Cheryl. Your owl is so cute, and I love the idea of an owl in bird fabric! xx

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  3. Your wreath is so sweet! I love the way it came out. And the owl is adorable, isn't it fun to work with felt? I find it makes every project look more whimsical and homier.

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  4. Pretty productive and creative day ending with pretty items to treasure.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  5. I love the heart wreaths. i have bouht a loadof felt and am planning on making some Xmas decorations with them. I also fancy some felt animals to apply to cushion covers.

    Leanne xx

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  6. Lovely makes. I really love the heart wreath. I am toying with making a rag wreath for christmas.

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  7. I really like the heart. My friend collects heart shaped things so would love that. The owl is great too - love the fabric. X

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  8. Lovely twist on the ordinary round wreath, now I love what you made with the bird fabric..what a cute owl you have made,I wonder what you will make next with your surplus felt stash. X

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  9. the little heart is lovely, just right to hang on a cupboard door. xx

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  10. Hello Cheryl!
    I am loving that heart wreath!!!
    I have a true passion for anything heart shaped.
    And your little owls are just too darn cute!!!
    Happy sewing My Dear :)))
    Love,
    Danette

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  11. A lovely post with cheery colours and happy projects! The heart is so cute...I'd yarn bomb, too, if it weren't so cold...maybe some indoor yarn bombing, like in a supermarket or the library? ;-) Chrissie x

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  12. Your heart wreath is so lovely Cheryl, I really like it and think it's very appropriate for any time of year, and your little owl is absolutely adorable - I want one, or more, of those - you have inspired me but now I have to make time somehow, and everything seems to be taking so long to do and everything getting more behind! Ooooooops! We're all in the same boat aren't we? Have a lovely day, Joy x

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  13. Lovely wreath Cheryl! The owl is very cute :) x

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  14. Love your crochet wreath - in red it looks so festive and cheerful. x

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  15. I heart your wreaths too....another lovely make and the owl is a great fun make :-)

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  16. Hello lovely Cheryl. Firstly thank you so much for my book, I was so chuffed when it came through the post and apologies for not getting this message sooner. Last week was a bit of a write off for me. I love the book and can't wait to make a few things from it. Your little heart is gorgeous and it makes a really lovely wreath, well done. I also have some of that gorgeous owl print fabric in my stash and I love what you have done with yours, it is really sweet! I hope you have a good week and a good advent xoxo

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  17. Such a lovely little heart wreath, perfectly festive.
    Marianne x

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  18. what a wonderful idea I have never thought of doing that before it looks stunning

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  19. I heart crochet too. :) Nice job with the owl!

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  20. Oh the heart wreath is beautiful! So festive. I love your owl too so cute with a lovely mix of materials xx

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