I haven't posted much lately so I feel as if I need to catch up by posting lots of stuff in a few days! As you have probably noticed, I am a rather sporadic blogger & crafter! I tend to craft, flickr or blog only when the mood strikes...
This was my inspiration for the following shabby chic butterfly potholder. A vintage bedsheet, super yummy striped linen from Japan and linen rickrack from Finland :o)
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My friend claimed ownership of the butterfly as soon as she saw it sitting on my side table! There are two others that will hopefully make it into my shop!
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Here it is in its natural habitat...
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This is what I brought home after a visit to Dressew in downtown Vancouver. The entire bottom floor is trims, buttons & other notions!
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Hey Fox... Those are MINE!
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I think he's in heaven... I know I am :o)
Wow, your butterfly is great. I love the idea and how you did it. I wish I could sew like that.
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Kerstin
Now that is just about the neatest potholder I've ever seen, Lurraine! I'll be watching for one in your Esty shop!
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So beautiful your butterfly! I have your book with the pattern. I will make one with your instructions and I will show it to have your opinion, o?
ReplyDeleteThe things you have brought are lovely! I am full for buttons, ribbons and fabrics!
Good inspirations for you!
That potholder is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the potholder!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of fabric and trims for the potholder, Laurraine. You have a great eye for "putting things together"!!
ReplyDeleteThat fox of yours certainly looks like he's in paradise...careful he doesn't take off with your goodies!
Vikki :-)
Love all your new trims - sounds like an amazing store! Love that linen ricrac.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful buterfly, its so practical and yet wonderfully decorative... I love all your ribbons and trimmings...
ReplyDeleteTake care X
Alex
What an original idea! Love the soft colours of the butterfly and the way you have combined them. My imagination is ignited with all those trims!
ReplyDeleteMe declaro la fan Nº1 de patchwork pottery !!!! Te felicito
ReplyDeleteYou have fairy's hands... I love your blog and your creations!!! They are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the potholder!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back again - I've been missing all of your gorgeous creations. Please call next time you go to Dressew and I'll meet you! (although, it looks like you've got enough trim to last a few weeks now - teehee).
ReplyDelete-Krista
It is far to beautiful to be used as a pot holder.
ReplyDeleteYour butterfly wonderfull!
ReplyDeleteI like so much this butterfly. Sorry, my english is not very good.rs. I Love patchwork and cross stitch too. I Live in Brazil, and i´m 41 years-old. I hope that you write for me and you will be my new friend. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTHAT is the best potholder Ive seen yet!
ReplyDeleteThat potholder is awesome. What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeletec'est une très bonne idée ce papillon !
ReplyDeleteje trouve ça très joli,
pour embellir la cuisine !
The butterfly is a wonderfull idea, and the result is amazing !!!
ReplyDeletewow - amazing. great idea with butterfly :D
ReplyDeletees fabuloso visitar tu blog todo fantastico me encantadoo
ReplyDeletewonderful hotpads,i just love it
ReplyDeletewonderful fox.compliments
ReplyDeleteso cute...thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteMy favorite purchased potholder is about this same size and is a bat! I love (love, love) your butterfly one!
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