Creative Moments in July

Colour!
I've always enjoyed playing with colour
ever since I was a child.

Crochet!
I taught myself from a booklet
when I was expecting my first baby
born on July 5th 
and that's today.


This preciously kept booklet only cost 35 cents when I bought it
in White Plains, New York in 1971.


A crochet hook

and a basket full of yarns make my fingers tingle
and want to create!

These are very large flowers
measuring 18cm across
(almost 7 inches)

I joined them all together to make a wall hanging
which creates a corner of happy colour
on a wall in my home.

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23 comments

  1. Becs5 July 2013 at 10:15

    These are so pretty, LOVE the colours. Crochet and I have not really gotten along very well in the past but you've really inspired me to have another go. Happy Friday. :)

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    1. Sandra8 July 2013 at 17:15

      Yes, do have another go, Becs! You might surprise yourself and there's so much help out there in the form of tutorials for beginners. There was nothing like that at all when I learnt the basics from that little booklet I show above!

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  2. Sarn5 July 2013 at 10:19

    Oooh, oooh . . . Sandra these are just beautiful and sooo colourful. What a great idea to attach them like that and hang them. Your crochet is SOOO neat!

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  3. June5 July 2013 at 12:24

    Love the wall hanging. I wish I could crochet. One of those things I never got the hang of!
    June

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    1. Sandra8 July 2013 at 17:14

      It's so much easier to learn to crochet these days. Wonderful tutorials exist, both on crochet lover's blogs and websites and even on youtube. I remember feeling very clumsy at first, and bit by bit I got the hang of it!

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  4. Kate5 July 2013 at 14:13

    Love the crochet addition to the blog Sandra! And what a perfect day to post about it!! I love your wall hanging, and love how you still have that original booklet! I hope we get to see more crochet! :)
    Have a great weekend!!
    Kate :}

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  5. Lisa Gordon5 July 2013 at 16:16

    Sandra, these are wonderful!!
    The cheerful colors make me smile.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  6. tlcukjourney5 July 2013 at 19:56

    You have an amazing eye for color and how you put them together and display them... Beautiful!
    Have a great weekend!
    Tammy

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  7. Joy5 July 2013 at 23:45

    A most enjoyable post Sandra, thank you!
    Your crochet and colour choices are amazing, and as a wall hanging - absolutely beautiful! What a lovely way to display them - A Happy Corner!
    Joy x

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  8. Anonymous6 July 2013 at 02:16

    How colourful, happy and creative! I never really tried this those years ago when I was learning to sew and knit. But it's a cool craft. Lovely work!

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  9. Anna6 July 2013 at 14:35

    So fun to see this complete, Sandra! Love how you've combined the varied range of colors - successful and beautiful! You'll have "summer" in your living space all year round :)
    Happy weekend!

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  10. MaschelleMEcfs6 July 2013 at 23:20

    Love your idea for the giant flowers, Sandra! And your colors are inspiring! You get 'tingly fingers' and I am getting the 'itching palms' just looking at your yarn in it's basket! It makes me want to rub my hands together, push up my sleeves and get busy creating! Isn't it fun?! Hey, just realized your basket is crocheted! I haven't tried that sort of project yet! You are inspiring me! Beautiful job, that wall hanging! And I like your blog. It is very peaceful.

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    1. Sandra8 July 2013 at 17:12

      Isn't that crocheted basket lovely? I received it as a birthday present this year!
      Thank you for your visit Maschelle!

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  11. gina7 July 2013 at 05:57

    Such pretty designs and wonderful colors, Sandra! You make it sound so easy, but not all of us have your talent. What a creative way to brighten your decor.

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  12. Gillian Roe7 July 2013 at 23:19

    Hi Sandra, thanks for your comment on my blog.

    Your crochet flowers are really pretty, the soft tones of the colours work beautifully together. And I really like the way you joined them to make a wall hanging.

    Gillian x

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  13. Ellie8 July 2013 at 01:36

    These look great Sandra and I love those gorgeous colours, so bright and cheery :))
    I have to say I really like your new header picture too. :)

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  14. Annie Cholewa8 July 2013 at 13:45

    Ooh, I do love these ... so colourful but gently so somehow, they very 'you' Sandra :D

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  15. Unknown8 July 2013 at 23:18

    These flowers are beautiful, Sandra. So cheerful and harmonious. Your crochet hook looks pretty too!

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  16. Barb9 July 2013 at 02:02

    I've always been in awe of people like you who can create in this way. Your designs make me happy - so colorful and fun.

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  17. CQUEK9 July 2013 at 18:51

    very beautiful colour ... it must be hard work.

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  18. Cathy H.10 July 2013 at 22:56

    I'm so glad you shared a little of your summer crochet! I love the wall hanging with all it's pretty colors!

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  19. Astri21 September 2013 at 19:45

    I love this post Sandra. It really speaks to me. :-)

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  20. yjk12917 December 2013 at 04:49

    Wow I love these flowers!!! Did you use two strands of yarn when making these? Thanks!

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