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Saturday, 19 February 2011

Japanese Flowers

I'm sure you already know about these lovely Japanese flowers and have probably seen loads of gorgeous blog posts of these pretty things but I'm showing you mine anyway.


After reading Lucy's (attic24) post over over on ravelry and seeing Suz wonderful version I really wanted to have a go. A day or so later, the  lovely Hazel from quietly stitching got me more intrigued about this flowery motif as their bigger size is quite appealing to me at the moment. I made mine with a more solid centre as I liked the look of it more.


They are completed so quickly and look so pretty. The only thing with mine is that the colours in this yarn are quite limited so not that many brights are available to me.  I have ordered some turquoise though as nothing looks right to me without a bit of turquoise or aqua :) The turquoise motif below is made in cotton yarn ( I had to make one in this colour, I couldn't resist) the rest are in pure wool.


I've made several more since taking these pictures earlier today and hope that I can make enough to make a kingsize (uk) bed throw for when my bedroom is decorated later this year.  The only problem is that once you start making these flowers, you become addicted. Just one more I keep telling myself.  I'm supposed to be completing my flowery spring scarf tutorial, making squares for Sarah London's appeal ( I have  done a few but want to make at least 20) and still finishing off more cushions and other wips.


Right well I'd better go as I really want to show you that scarf tutorial so I'll just do one more flower........
Posted by Rachael @ CleverCheshireCats at Saturday, February 19, 2011

34 comments:

  1. Julie19 February 2011 at 18:48

    I do like the centres of your version, have just seen Hazels scarf that she is making too.

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  2. Sue Pinner19 February 2011 at 18:59

    lol...Hi Rachael thanks for popping by l love the layered ones too
    Looks like were all addicted to flowers just lately hey?
    Been playing all day with different versions myself
    Hugs Suz x

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  3. Pammy Sue19 February 2011 at 19:13

    Yes, I've seen these flowers everywhere, but I never tire of seeing new ones and new colors. I like the muted colors for a change! Did you see the scarf Le monde de Sucrette posted today? Go check it out. It's so pretty!

    http://lemondedesucrette.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/flowery-scarf-d-o-n-e/

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  4. Rachael @ CleverCheshireCats19 February 2011 at 19:16

    I'm definitely addicted to flowers :)

    I've seen Le monde de sucrette's scarf earlier today and it is aaamaaazing! I think I'll be doing the bed throw though. Rachael Xx

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  5. Saskia 19 February 2011 at 19:17

    I think these colours are really nicely put together! Great!

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  6. Unknown19 February 2011 at 19:30

    blooming lovely! They are really gorgeous!

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  7. Maria das Graças19 February 2011 at 19:31

    Hi Rachael, are beautiful. Very delicate. I liked the center, the Sun seems to be opening. Beautiful.

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  8. -19 February 2011 at 19:32

    Very lovely.

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  9. Solstitches19 February 2011 at 19:51

    So very pretty! I can't wait to see the bed throw you are going to make.

    Margaret

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  10. Hazel19 February 2011 at 20:17

    Rachael they are gorgeous and I love the colours although I agree with you it needs more turquoise!!! I think it will look gorgeous as a bedspread and I am still pondering the 8mm idea. xx

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  11. Twyla and Lindsey19 February 2011 at 20:40

    I love them and I love your colors! Twyla

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  12. Casey19 February 2011 at 21:03

    beautiful colors!

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  13. Jenny19 February 2011 at 21:51

    Ik vind de bloemen prachtig! Ik hou ervan.


    De kleuren zijn ook mooi gekozen!

    Groetjes Jenny

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  14. Chris19 February 2011 at 21:59

    Hi Rachael,

    I found my way to your blog today, so I'm having a look around, your work is so inspiring!!!
    I love the colours you are using for these flowers.

    Best Wishes

    Chris

    P.S Your kittens are so cute, yes I'm a cat person.

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  15. Marg19 February 2011 at 22:11

    I love the colours you have chosen, really lovely.

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  16. Charlotte19 February 2011 at 23:04

    Beautiful! I'm going to have to try this pattern!

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  17. Hillery20 February 2011 at 03:13

    I just love enabling, don't you. I know I'll have to try my hand at these soon. Grat job, they are beautiful. And I know what you mean about the turquoise. Got to have it!!!!

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  18. SARITHA@RAINBOWBUNTING20 February 2011 at 05:08

    I love your flowers!!Love the fact that they come out so big, right?..Iam addicted to them too!!

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  19. PaisleyJade20 February 2011 at 05:11

    They are beautiful!!!

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  20. Zzz20 February 2011 at 05:29

    They look lovely ♥

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  21. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 07:26

    Lovely flowers and I love the colors you are using :)
    Thank you so much for visiting :)
    Angie

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  22. Fiff20 February 2011 at 07:35

    Hi! I looove these flowers! And I would like to make them for myself. I've been looking at sarah londons post about it, and tried to look at the link to the pattern. I can't find it! It just doesen't work :-( Can you help me maybe?

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  23. Maaike20 February 2011 at 08:42

    and again: lovely colourcombination and great work, Rachael! Have a wonderful Sunday,
    love Maaike

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  24. Angel.Pearls20 February 2011 at 09:18

    Just lovely! I really like the combination of colors! Eva

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  25. Corina20 February 2011 at 09:32

    Very nice, lovely colours!

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  26. Sue Pinner20 February 2011 at 14:02

    Hi Rachael...chat with Hazel!...mailed you on Ravelry hope you'll join the Flower Blanket CAL?
    hugs Suz x

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  27. Annemarie's Haakblog20 February 2011 at 17:15

    Gorgeous flowers and lovely colours! How come I wasn't following your beautiful blog (-: I'm your newest follower!
    Have a great Sunday!
    Best wishes, Annemarie

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  28. Artes Ideias e Dicas20 February 2011 at 18:03

    HELO Rachel! thank for your visit.
    KISS
    Alice Marques

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  29. Teresa Kasner20 February 2011 at 18:45

    Hi Rachael, love the colors of your flowers. I'm with you.. you just want to do one more.. LOL.. hugs from Oregon, USA... Teresa

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  30. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 19:35

    Your Japanese flowers remind me of waterlilies, and would be perfect for a bedcover. Looking forward to more inspiring ideas - X

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  31. Nicole21 February 2011 at 19:46

    Your flowers are great! Don't get me started on the addiction of making these, they're so quick - I've made about 6, no idea what to do with them but I can't stop :-o

    I love the blue the best actually even though the others all match each other really well, so I'm going to suggest making TWO projects :D Double the amount of flowers!!

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  32. Unknown21 February 2011 at 23:25

    Looking forward to SUZ CAL Flower Power. By the looks of it, you will be just fine. Great pictures and posting.

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  33. Unknown22 February 2011 at 13:40

    Oh they are gorgeous, I can see why you would call these addictive! Your photos are beautiful too Rachael! Eye candy! :)

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  34. Giraffens kaos23 February 2011 at 11:43

    I love them <3
    Hug from Norway :-)

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