Adaliza

with alpaca yarn crochet motifs …

Well, we’ve survived to tell the tale and whilst life has had its moments in recent weeks, I’ve also fitted in some crochet.  My thanks to all of you who have sent good wishes and positive vibes.  My beloved man is rapidly becoming bionic!

I’ve needed some crochet therapy and treated myself to some soft alpaca yarns in delicious colours.  These pretty little pincushions are the result!  I’ve been searching for some time for a good supplier of quality linen and I’m delighted with the texture of this softened linen and the colours – aubergine, cherry-red and natural – wow!

I tweaked my usual African flower motif to form a square as well as the hexagonal flowers.  I’ve been raiding my button box for vintage buttons and have been crocheting happily in spare moments.

They’re over at my new Etsy shop, so do pop over and have a look.

Hope everyone is having a Happy Easter and that the sun is shining, even if it’s still chilly!  Do have a catch up with everyone at Handmade Monday with Wendy from 1st Unique Gifts.

I’m also linking up to TGIFF (thank goodness it’s finished Friday) and there are some awesome quilts over there!

Adaliza x

Tagged: African flower crochet, alpaca yarn, crochet pincushion, linen pincushion, Scandinavian pincushion

§ 19 Responses to Linen pincushions

• HannahDavis says:

  31/03/2013 at 15:47

  Very pretty! Well wishes to you and your guy!

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• knitnrun4sanity says:

  31/03/2013 at 19:49

  I think that these are a really good idea. The use of the buttons add that something extra and the colours are cheerful. I like 🙂

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• Jan @ Handcrafted by Picto says:

  31/03/2013 at 20:17

  A lovely page of colour, good to see on a grey day. Sending good wishes to you all.

  Jan x

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• tillymintboutique says:

  31/03/2013 at 21:12

  Gorgeous, love the colours! x

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• Alison Rimmer says:

  31/03/2013 at 21:21

  Great way to pass the time when you need a distraction! Best wishes to you both.

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• hawknitr13 says:

  31/03/2013 at 22:42

  those pin cushions are so adorable! nice little projects for take-a-long times!!

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• Planet Penny says:

  01/04/2013 at 09:55

  Good to here things are getting back to normal. the wonderful thing about crochet therapy is you get all the benefits ! Your pin cushions are gorgeous, and so colourful!

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• Louise @ Elsie May and Bertha says:

  01/04/2013 at 11:41

  Your crocheted pincushions are lovely. I love the colours.

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• freespiritdesigns says:

  01/04/2013 at 13:26

  oh these are so pretty! I love how each one has its own character and the colours you’ve used are gorgeous!

  I’m really glad to hear that things are on the up for you 🙂 crafting is a great stress reliever 🙂 x

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• Michaela says:

  01/04/2013 at 13:54

  I’ve popped over from Handmade Monday, your pincushions are beautiful. My blog post for the day was pincushions too!

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• adaliza says:

  01/04/2013 at 14:17

  It must be the season for pincushions – and easter bunnies, chicks and chocolate!

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• Martha says:

  01/04/2013 at 15:50

  Beautiful, fascinating and eye catching colours and patterns!
  Great makes, well done! x x

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• lisa says:

  01/04/2013 at 22:31

  What lovely colours you have used. It’s good to have distractions to hand when you need them

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• Gertie says:

  02/04/2013 at 13:52

  What a lovely collection of pin cushions. So bright and cheerful. Best wishes to you both xx

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• Jill Spain (@JillSpain) says:

  02/04/2013 at 19:00

  A great post, lots of lovely colours. Hope you and your bionic man are OK. Hope you have a good week.

  Jill
  Christmas Pie Crafts

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• Bits and Bobs Crafts says:

  02/04/2013 at 19:02

  I love the colours you’ve chosen and the finished results too x

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• Pickle-Lily says:

  02/04/2013 at 19:32

  These look amazing! Glad things are returning to normal, hope you had a good Easter, Jo x

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• Simmi says:

  06/04/2013 at 07:03

  They look fab – well done! And glad to hear your bionic man is on the mend! Simmi x

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• Sharon Mockler says:

  15/04/2013 at 09:09

  Congratulations on your anniversary!

  I adore the stool, tweed stitch is so pretty.

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