The pattern for these gorgeous little flowers was found purely by accident one day whilst perusing Ravelry, and what a great find, aren’t they cute. It’s not easy to show in the images but the way they are made gives them a great depth and texture. They are great for using up scraps too, I am using Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran scraps that I have left from making our daughters blanket last year.
The mistake I made was not following the instruction in the pattern about joining the flowers together as I went, I just merrily went on my way making them all individually and pinning them onto my cushion. I wanted to be free to arrange and re-arrange the colours. No problem, or so I thought. I would simply sew them together at the end. Oh dear, I definitely do not recommend this, it is taking me ages!
It will be worth it in the end I am sure but it is not a mistake I would make twice. They do look good but as you can see I do have a way to go yet.
The pattern is by Adi Keren available on Ravelry here there is such a lovely story behind it too, Adi along with other members of the family made flowers then Adi brought them all together to create a gorgeous blanket for her nephew. She explains that between them they used scraps in blues and greens in a mixture of yarn types and weights, this added even more texture.
The flowers are awful cute! Looks like a fair bit of work there!
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Lots of work to sew together but actually quite quick to make each flower.
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Awesome work! I use Ravelry too.
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Still labouring away with this one.
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That looks fantastic!
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Thank you.
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Really really cute! 🙂
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Thank you, I am keeping at it, determined to get it finished.
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Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed hearing about your experience. The flowers are beautiful!
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Thank you for visiting, I look forward to seeing you again soon.
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I love the cushion … I made puff flowers and used them for as waistcoat – only to be worn in winter! Didn’t think about a cushion … Hmmm feel a project coming on! Thanks for sharing. Emma x
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Thank you, I will be over shortly to check out your waistcoat project, it sounds gorgeous.
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The flowers are gorgeous! It will be the pretties cushion ever! I know it’s a lot of work, but it will be so worth in the end. 🙂
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I know you are right I just need to keep at it and get it finished. I loved you journals, they are beautiful, I will be visiting your etsy shop come christmas shopping time for sure. You are one clever lady.
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So pretty!
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Thank you for visiting.
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Of course!
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That is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful work, you should be proud!
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Thank you, I am sure I will be if I persevere and get it finished, I appreciate the encouragement.
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Reblogged this on Love, Lucie and commented:
I’ve pinned this to my crochet Pinterest board. Definitely one for the future
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Pleased you love it, I do too even though I should have joined the flowers together as I made them and sewing them together now is challenging it is worth the effort.
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I simply love this. Definitely pinned to my crochet to do board!
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Thank you so much for pinning it.
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I. Love. Those. I love the colours in them, and you have sewn them together beautifully. I think I’ve found what I want to make next…
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Well what can I say, it is taking me long enough but thank you I am so pleased you like them. The fleeces you are washing look amazing, I can’t wait to see what happens to them next.
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Aww thank you, they are taking foreverrrrrrrr! I finished one today and the bag they were in before looks gigantic filled with all that fluff. Only another six to go…. *groan.* Looking forward to spinning them though 😀
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Good luck with your cushion! It looks divine, so it’s worth it 🙂
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Thank you, I have had a really long day at the office today and am just about to start sewing again for some relaxation.
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Sounds like you deserved it, enjoy!
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Gosh this looks sumptuous – the flowers look so plump and pretty!
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It is lovely just hard work sewing together, I will do it again but will definitely join as I go.
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You sure have your hands full there – ! The work looks adorable, though.
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Sure have, it’s driving me crazy sewing them together!
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