Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Blooming Marvelous

Hello Lovelies,
It's a very floral post today. Firstly I'm so happy with this fabric that I just had to share it with you......

Such lovely pink flowers on a delicate blue background


It's blooming marvelous bargain bedding from Morrisons .....

It's called vintage floral and I'm pretty sure it cost £14 for the set!


Sooooo pretty . The reverse is just lovely "candy stripes" so I'll be able to have a change when I tire of the flowers ,though that is hard to imagine right now :0)

Next I have some blooming gorgeous Dahlias.

Sadly these are not mine , but as they are looking stunning in a neighbours front garden right now I took some close ups to share with you......


Isn't that  stunning.


These have got to be my favourites. Smaller than the others but such a pretty pink and the globe shaped heads are such a satisfying shape.......

They remind me of those paper decorations that come flat and you open them out into a circle or a bell shape
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Lastly today we have Blooming beautiful crochet.

 I've been wanting to have a go at Lucy's Blooming flower cushion since I first saw it. Such a clever pattern .I've had to wait till I had time to sit in front of the computer with my hook so it has had to wait a while. But I'm pleased to say this weekend I finally managed to start my cushion........


Lucy's tutorial is just great ,so clear as always . The pattern is a little tricky to begin with. Especially the working in the front and back loops . That's where a photo tutorial is a huuuuge help :0)

Now, I just love this pattern . I'm really enjoying creating these pretty petals ........


In fact, looking at these pictures I need to go and add another round right now !
Back soon with progress shots :0)
Jacquie x


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15 comments:

  1. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 08:50

    Hi there,Jacquie,Ilove that bedding and what a bargain,so pretty.I m trying to make the most of the last flowers in my garden as I know they will soon be gone:( I love that crochet cushion your making ,soo pretty, I m going to try and give it a go! take care,love julie.xxxx

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  2. Happy in red30 August 2011 at 09:06

    I love flowers...
    Esther.

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  3. Unknown30 August 2011 at 09:22

    Am LOVING that bedding and will be heading down to Morrisons today to see if they have it there. Your cushion is so pretty. I love Lucy's tutorials - they are so clear. I learnt to crochet by looking at her site and used it this weekend to start the ripple blanket I posted about yesterday. x

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  4. l.wilks1130 August 2011 at 09:45

    The bedding is so lovely. Funny how us girlies love pretty things it must be our femine side coming out......xx

    I would really LOVE it if you would follow me.

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  5. Tea at Weasel's30 August 2011 at 10:05

    Hi there, I'm a new blogger and I've just receivd my first blogger award! (I'm very new to all this) I love your blog and hope you don't mind but I am passing the award on to you :)
    Here is the link if you would like to take a peek http://teaatweasels.blogspot.com/2011/08/thank-you.html

    I adore your new floral bedsheets - what a bargain! Your crochet cushion is looking very pretty too... Hope you are having a jolly week so far...

    Louise xx

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  6. **Anne**30 August 2011 at 10:12

    That bedlinen is very pretty and very reasonably priced. Lucky you. Enjoy.
    Anne xx

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  7. Claire30 August 2011 at 10:27

    Hey Jacquie, blooming marvellous post.......full of lovely floral goodness.

    The bedlinen is lovely I thought the first pic must've been a piece of fabric you bought somewhere and were going to make something out of it!!
    Love the colours.

    The Dahlias are stunning, the first is so delicate, but like you, I prefer the second and I just want to reach out and touch it.

    I ducked over to see Lucy's cushion at Attic 24 and it looks fab. How big are you going to make yours? It will be stunning when finished. I just want to run my hand over those beautiful ruffles.
    I must be a rather tactile person I think, hehe.....


    Claire :}

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  8. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 12:35

    So sweet, love the bedding :)
    Your garden flowers are lovely & the cushions looking real good :D
    Karen x

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  9. Jane30 August 2011 at 13:58

    Bloomin eck!! What a beautiful post. I have to say the Lucy cushion is lovely and added to my looooong to do list too!! Any way I am off to Morrissons now but love love love reading your posts!!!

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  10. salty pebble30 August 2011 at 14:03

    beautiful crochet and lovely print on the duvet cover set ;0)...p.s i think the vintage crochet my mum owns were ones my great grandmother, nanny and great aunts made...;0)x

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  11. Anonymous30 August 2011 at 18:03

    Oh Jaquie this bedding set is gorgeous! I soo love flowers :) and the cushion is lovely so far...I too want to try out Lucy's pattern...have to finish AAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL my wips first:)
    Have a great eve!
    Angie

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  12. Emily30 August 2011 at 20:58

    Aaaaaaahhhhhhh - floral delights - surely every girl's dream? Have neighbourly flower envy too...
    Emily x

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  13. Little Blue Mouse31 August 2011 at 00:36

    What a lovely post!
    The bedding is gorgeous and I adore the first dahlia.

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  14. Kristen31 August 2011 at 16:12

    Oh, so beautiful! I love the bedding--very cozy. :)

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  15. Ruths datter2 May 2013 at 03:10

    Beautiful pictures of flowers you have taken. I know the feeling abouth that flowercushion.I made one after Lucys lovely tutorial to, and it was so joyful time I had with Lucy, the cushion and me. Love it, and I would like to make another one. Yours is lovely.
    Hug to You

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