I'm in Tag Sale heaven today!

      As you know I love a good tag sale or thrifty find. Well today my husband stumbled upon a great tag sale and found some antique furniture. He brought it home and surprised me with this beautiful antique rocking chair with upholstered seat  and dresser.

I was thrilled and wanted to go and find more treasures and look what else I found...

This blue and white transferware bowl: 

 (I know my friend Nancy will be impressed) :)

and pretty cream/gold vase with a bird and roses on it:

I set them on the dresser in my breakfast nook area and they seem to fit nicely.

The rocking chair I put in the living room in an empty space between the sectional and the tv. The chair cushion goes well with my rug.

Now I am working on a crochet doily for the vase and bowl lol.

Thanks for joining me for a look at my finds

Early Fall 2010 Fashion Preview

Early Fall 2010 Fashion Preview by Vogue Knitting!

click the title to go to page.

    I love the colors they picked for this collection. The short grey cardi (second one top row) is very nice, great color and texture and the detail on the back is very sophisticated.  My favorite I think is the lilacs. Since I can't knit worth a snit I will look for some similar patterns in crochet.

What's your fav?
 Leave a comment or list your FF on your blog and post a link here!

Patchwork Baby Blanket

Patchwork_entrelac_blanket
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner

I'm starting a new project on Ravelry! It is made using tunisian crochet or also called entrelac and is a fun patchwork design.
I have made it to tier 2 so far!!

here is a close up of patchwork: 

It's fun to do and works up fairly quickly.
The colors look pretty good so far too.
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I will post photos on the way to the finish line. :)
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see my progress on the sidebar or follow the link to ravelry project link: patchwork baby blanket

My first attempt at African Flowers (hex)

 

      Lately I have been trying  new techniques and stitches. I also wanted to make some hexagons instead of squares.

 So I joined a group on Flickr and found a nice tutorial. Here is my lowly attempt at making an  african flower.

It is made with LionBrand Suede in sage and fushia.

This could become a pillow cover very easily. It is a very soft yarn. 

The pattern is a little tricky at first but after the first couple of rows you get the hang of it.  It could have been the yarn or just my tension but it was hard to see where to put my hook in some places.

Here is the link to the pattern. Click the title of post to continue...

Fashion Friday ~ Madeleines

Today's Fashion Friday! Madeleines
 
    
Wearable constructed fibre works by Angelika Werth: The Madeleines is a series of twelve sculptural, felted dresses made for the use of historical figures and their imaginary engagement in athletic activity.

 These wool hand-felted creations are amazing!

I want to learn felting so bad and to be able to create something like this would be awesome! I think I might start small like a bag or purse first. lol

side note: I was led to this great artist via the blog/website http://www.deeplyfelt.com/, thanks so much for leading the way *smiles*

What's your inspiration?

I'm bringing back Fashion Fridays!

  I really think blogging about my little creations and life gets so boring. I love to spice things up a bit for the weekend. I might find things on the web that have to do with beautiful handmade wearable items or a something out in the real world I just have to share. If you find something that is "fiber art" fashion forward or just faboulously knitted or crocheted in a way that is inspired then post a link here in the comments. :)

I'll try to keep it going every Friday.

Thanks,

Britt

Keychain/cellphone Charms

Aqua Flower Gem Keychain
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
Crochet flower keychain:
Acyrilic LionBrand microspun turquoise yarn, with pink gem in center.


These can be used on keychains,backpacks,badges etc... or detached from keyring and put on cell phone.

Flipped out for Flip Flops!

Flipped out!
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
Flpped out for Flip Flops!

A pair of bright green flip-flops with crochet ribbon accent.
Made with Trellis Yarn-stained Glass by Lion Brand.
It's a light weight ribbon type yarn.



Ready for the beach or pool this Summer!

I made a pair of these for my mom and she loves having a little extra embellishment on her tootsies while relaxing after a pampering pedicure at the spa.

Lip Balm Holder/Matching Hair Scrunchie

Lip/hair duo
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
Matching lipbalm holder and hair accessory.
Keep your lipbalm handy on your keychain or on your purse!
Take these to the beach to keep your hair cool and your lips protected.

Loopy hair scrunchie made with sc around standard hair elastic and then chains of 12, sc, all around then finish off.

Both pieces made with Wool-Ease Blue Mist by LionBrand.
It can be made with cotton or other yarns but
I already had this in my stash and loved the colors.

American Stripes Crochet Placemat/Doily

American Stripes Crochet Placemat/Doily
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner

American Stripes 100% cotton crochet 12" placemat/doily/centerpiece.

I worked this up in a day for my son's birthday celebration.

I bought the yarn at the local A.C. Moore , "Hi Janice! ", along with plates, napkins, cups and a table cover all for a $1 each. The party theme was American Flag and red white & blue. This can easily be used for other things and occasions such as Memorial Day celebrations and of course July4th "Independence Day"!

The yarn was $1.99 I think lol and with two balls I made this placemat and the water bottle cozie you saw in the earlier post.

water bottle cozie

water bottle cozie
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
I made this crochet water bottle cozie for my son. He can use it for his soccer practice/games. It keeps his  hands from slipping and has a nice little handle to carry it with and is cute. He looks cute too I might add lol :)



Made with 100% cotton.
Fits a 24oz. sports bottle.
Will post this quick and easy pattern soon!

Baby "bubbles" blanket

baby "bubbles" blanket
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
This is such a fun and easy pattern to do. It only takes about 2-3 hours to work up too.
The free pattern can be found here
I made this as a gift along with the puff stitch booties and hat. Found >> here.

All American Baby! Hat

All American Baby! Hat
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner

All American Baby!
Cute little newborn 0-3mos. hat with flag theme.
My own design.


working on...
* matching booties
*matching bib
* matching blanket

Puff Stitch Baby Hat and Booties

Puff Stitch Baby Hat and Booties
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner

Newborn baby gift set I made for a family friend.
The pattern can be found here. www.crochetnmore.com/puffstitchbabybooties.htm
There was also a blanket with this set. I will try to find the picture and post it.

Baby Picot Set

Baby Picot Set
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner

Freshly made newborn size hat and bootie set.  Made with "Cotton Tots" yarn in white using a H hook.

Hat has a picot edging and booties are soft and have ties to adjust fit. 

 Hat is about 12" x 5" and booties are about 2 1/2 to 3" long and 3" tall.Very pretty and dainty ready for a sweet little angel.

Sweet things at Mommy and Me

   I stopped in over at Mommy&Me Children's Boutique in Kensington, CT today.

They have the cutest little flower girl dresses I have seen. I also saw some great jewelry and baby clothes. All sweet things that every child would adore.

Sally, the store owner, said they have a very popular following with the "American Girl" dolls. It's a great shop for finding that special gift for someone.

Everything is so well organized and reasonable prices too. She also has a another side full of children's furniture and antique collectibles which is called "Lazy Dasies" .

Stop in and say hello if you are in the area.

Just in time for Mother's Day!

Or click thru to her online shop http://www.shopmommyandme.com/

Flower Pot Cover

I Dig It!

 

   A great idea for sprucing up your  garden by decorating old pots  is this pattern for a flower pot cover Dig-It Flower Pot Cover from Crochet! Magazine .  I have a couple of bare pots laying around that need some covers.  Could be a great addition to the plant hangers I made a few weeks ago.

I will post some pics later when they are all done  :D.