I never know what to put with yellow, whether a shade of yellow is garish or simply bright. I once used a mustard colour in my hexie blanket but I like to think of that as light brown. Why I wonder?
Anyway, I had a little bit of a ball of yellow which I only keep in my stash to make the centre of flowers and little daffodils should the mood take me so I decided to go all out on colour - why shouldn't I? - I have just admitted I have no idea what goes with yellow!!
I have a little collection of flowers which live on my pattern basket. When I get to a ball end I make up flowers with the rest and pin them to the basket where I keep my pattern books.
When the basket is full or I need a flower I can whip one or two off, it is like a woolly florist.
Hooray! a big teapot for my Tuesday crochet group. There are eight enthusiasts now and I need a bigger teapot. My next beginners class is on Monday 28th April at 1pm if you live in Shropshire.
Message me if you are interested.
Thanks for looking. Jo x
Amazing, I just love it. The burst of colour just brightens your day and makes you smile.
ReplyDeleteJo, I think what you made is amazing. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Meredith
Your new tea pot and its pretty dress will be a talking point at your meetings.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love all the cute flowers.
ReplyDeleteOk!!! How flipping adorable is that!!! That yellow teapot with your stunning flowers is a work of art! It is just amazing Jo!!! I would so just stare at that all day with all of that color goodness! A happy day to you! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love your way of using up the small left over balls, I may just have to start my own flower collection xx
ReplyDeleteI don't think that you should be afraid of yellow anymore as you have made something very beautiful! Hope that your crochet class love it too!! xx
ReplyDeleteLove that cosy so fab u lous
ReplyDeleteClare x
It's very pretty! I'm not big on yellow myself, I tend to use a mustard or ochre color when I need to incorporate a yellow.
ReplyDeleteYes mustard that is what I am using in my blanket in which I am scared of yellow! You have hit the nail on the head.
DeleteI don't use yellow much myself Jo although I agree it's such a bright cheery colour - in daffodils! But I do love your teapot and its cosy, and especially all the flowers and your brilliant idea to make them with scraps of yarn (as you go) and 'store' on your pattern basket as a spare florist's woolly supply place! You are full of wonderful ideas lovely, well done again! Love, Joy xo
ReplyDeletePS Great weekend to you and yours! x
Tea time now a truly colourful experience.
ReplyDeleteS xx
I'm not a yellow person, either, but I love your teapot and the tea cosy is fab!!!!!! Have a good weekend. X
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous Jo! I love it. The teapot is so lovely I would have snapped that up too. I actually really like yellow as does my daughter...but I think that is because yellow is the colour of minions!
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Hi Jo, Wish I lived in Shropshire so that I could join you.
ReplyDeleteYou tea cosy looks fab. The idea of using up your oddments to make flowers is excellent, Now to find some flower patterns ;0)
You made me smile as I have never heard of someone being afraid of yellow, but I have heard of people being afraid of orange! The tea cosy masks this beautifully. xx
ReplyDeleteI tend to run from yellow too, but your flowery teapot is just fab-u-lous!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
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What a great find! I love it's yellowness and the gorgeous cosy sets it off to perfection. And what a fabulous idea for making flowers :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
Jo this is absolutely lovely and I hope it helped you get over the colour yellow! Your tea cosy brings in all the wonderful colours of spring and summer - you are such a talented and creative lady which I why I always look forward to your wonderful posts. Have a glorious weekend, big hugs
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This made me giggle - I have a similar aversion to yellow, though I'm trying to see if I can muster the courage to buy some bold yellow yarn...that teapot was a very bold and brave step for you! And it does look rather inviting with the addition of those beautiful crochet colours...enjoy your teaching! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I think I might do what you do with left overs and make flowers, they're always useful :-)
ReplyDeleteI really like the colours of the stripes on the tea pot, something quite retro and lovely about them. My friend Jeni also really dislikes yellow though, who knows why!
I love how fabulously over the top this is, full of colour and fun. I love yellow (sorry) but do have a strong dislike for lilac, such a cold, miserable colour...but others love it! Isn't it funny how colour makes us react so strongly. x
ReplyDeleteYour teapot cozy is so cheery! I am glad you have a good group of students to work with and am vicariously enjoying your group through your posts :) xx
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