April 24, 2009

Butterfly & Greedy Fox

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)



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!





Here it is in its natural habitat...



This is what I brought home after a visit to Dressew in downtown Vancouver. The entire bottom floor is trims, buttons & other notions!



Hey Fox... Those are MINE!




I think he's in heaven... I know I am :o)


Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)

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26 comments :

  1. Mit Nadel und FadenApril 24, 2009 12:16 PM

    Wow, your butterfly is great. I love the idea and how you did it. I wish I could sew like that.
    Greetings from Dresden
    Kerstin

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  2. CandaceApril 24, 2009 1:31 PM

    Now that is just about the neatest potholder I've ever seen, Lurraine! I'll be watching for one in your Esty shop!
    Cheers!

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  3. Ana BarataApril 24, 2009 2:59 PM

    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?
    The things you have brought are lovely! I am full for buttons, ribbons and fabrics!
    Good inspirations for you!

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  4. Vicki WApril 24, 2009 3:51 PM

    That potholder is adorable!

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  5. SherriApril 24, 2009 5:14 PM

    I absolutely LOVE the potholder!

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  6. Sew Useful DesignsApril 24, 2009 5:42 PM

    I love your choice of fabric and trims for the potholder, Laurraine. You have a great eye for "putting things together"!!

    That fox of yours certainly looks like he's in paradise...careful he doesn't take off with your goodies!

    Vikki :-)

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  7. A Spoonful Of SugarApril 24, 2009 6:01 PM

    Love all your new trims - sounds like an amazing store! Love that linen ricrac.

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  8. Pink Feather ParadiseApril 24, 2009 11:46 PM

    what a beautiful buterfly, its so practical and yet wonderfully decorative... I love all your ribbons and trimmings...

    Take care X
    Alex

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  9. HappySquirrelApril 25, 2009 12:10 AM

    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!

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  10. eugeniaApril 25, 2009 10:28 AM

    Me declaro la fan Nº1 de patchwork pottery !!!! Te felicito

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  11. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 12:28 PM

    You have fairy's hands... I love your blog and your creations!!! They are wonderful!!

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  12. LisaApril 26, 2009 9:36 AM

    Love the potholder!

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  13. KristaApril 26, 2009 4:28 PM

    So 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).
    -Krista

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  14. LeanneApril 27, 2009 4:10 AM

    It is far to beautiful to be used as a pot holder.

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  15. MariaApril 27, 2009 9:33 AM

    Your butterfly wonderfull!

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  16. Meire Aparecida Rubio de AmorimApril 27, 2009 11:18 AM

    I 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.

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  17. GinaApril 27, 2009 6:24 PM

    THAT is the best potholder Ive seen yet!

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  18. urban craftApril 27, 2009 6:48 PM

    That potholder is awesome. What a wonderful idea!

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  19. tissulineMay 04, 2009 1:24 PM

    c'est une très bonne idée ce papillon !
    je trouve ça très joli,
    pour embellir la cuisine !

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  20. MarianneMay 05, 2009 11:18 AM

    The butterfly is a wonderfull idea, and the result is amazing !!!

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  21. RosaliaArtJune 10, 2009 5:19 AM

    wow - amazing. great idea with butterfly :D

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  22. EsperanzaJuly 15, 2009 9:36 PM

    es fabuloso visitar tu blog todo fantastico me encantadoo

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  23. MiriamJuly 29, 2009 3:31 AM

    wonderful hotpads,i just love it

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  24. UnknownSeptember 21, 2009 1:42 PM

    wonderful fox.compliments

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  25. Creative MindSeptember 28, 2010 9:15 AM

    so cute...thanks for sharing..

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  26. Shabby SoulJanuary 31, 2012 7:27 PM

    My favorite purchased potholder is about this same size and is a bat! I love (love, love) your butterfly one!

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