Clearly this is staged because my mug is never empty. ;)
I just wanted to show you a potholder I made last week. Things have been kind of quiet here with sick-ish babies and a sad documentary on our minds and hearts (Please be aware that this documentary is the most tragic thing I’ve ever seen. If you watch it, be forewarned that you will weep. And weep. And weep some more. And then get angry. And then do something.).
So it feels a little strange to blog about a potholder after that. But sometimes you just need to get your mind off the serious. Right?
The pattern is from Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts: Lacy Crochet (From the awesome library here that ordered it upon my request). I had to modify the pattern when I realized my potholder was going to be Huge if I did any more rounds. I then lined it with white muslin to give it more structure.
The tablecloth was thrifted with the tray I showed you recently. It was less than $3, and very much awesome. It has branches with birds and flowers on a very large repeat.
And the mug was thrifted in the summer. For 48 cents.
Another piece of happiness: I got my 12 Square fabric from Turkey Cookies on Saturday.
The theme is simply “Autumn.” Hmmmm.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Oh, how I love that aqua color! So pretty.
Exciting new square to make. I can’t wait to see all of your quilts finished and put together….um, in a year, I guess :)
November 10th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
nice op shop finds..
November 10th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I can’t wait to see what you will do with the fabric! Have a great week!
November 11th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
That pot holder is so cute! The color is so pretty. I really like what I’ve seen so far of those kyuuto books.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:04 am
Alright..what is that documentory about?? I clicked over to the site, but couldn’t really figure it out. But I am physically traumatized by horrific stories, so I am not sure I want to dig further. :(