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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Crochet Flowers and Rick Rack Roses

A few little projects I've been playing with.
I've found that I enjoy crocheting flowers and I'm making a batch of them using vintage crochet thread. I could sit for hours and crochet these...

I have an idea and I need a lot of these. I'm using different shades of ecru thread...
I'll just keep crocheting until I think I have enough and then I'll show what I'm going to do with all of these flowers...if it turns out!

My good friend Stephanie introduced me to rick rack roses...

After Christmas I removed the mercury glass balls from this little mini cloche and while looking for something to put inside I spotted the roses. They look kind of good here...for now...


Stephanie gave me the instructions and beautiful cotton rick rack in pinks and soft yellows but I decided to practice with some old polyester rick rack first. They turned out okay but I've moved on to the cotton which is so much easier to work with and they look even better. I'll show them in another post...


Thanks Stephanie, for getting me started on these! I love them!!!! So many fun things to make I'm afraid I need about 5 lifetimes to do everything I plan to do!

Update...here's a link to a more recent post about my rick rack roses.
On that post you will find a link to a to a blog that has a DYI on making the rick rack roses.

The crochet roses are just Irish crochet. Almost any vintage crochet book, and some new books, will have patterns in  them for this style flower. I used a few different sources and came up with my own variation for this design.

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18 comments:

  1. TeteFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Fun projects! My grandma used to crochet flowers. She did large ones on afghans and dresser scarves. She could make anything from a pattern, knittingn or crocheting. I can do both but not from a pattern.
    Hugs- Tete

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  2. Custom ComfortsFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Oh I love your little roses!!! Please share how to make them. They are precious. Newest follower.
    Cindy

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  3. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Yes , I hope you'll share how you make both of your roses.

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  4. Joyce - Quilted NestFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    oh my - such pretty little snippets. Are you up for sharing the 'how to' on those ric rac roses?

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  5. EllaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love roses, these are so lovely; can't wait to see what you will make.
    Please share...

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    what fabulous crochet flowers, would look great on a hat, jacket or handbag..the uses for them could be just endless.

    Melissa

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  7. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful crochet roses. I use to make them years ago. It has been so long I cannot remember how they were done. The rick rac roses are adorable too. You are very talented. ~~Sherry~~

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  8. foreverdecoratingFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I hope you will share the instructions on how to make these beautiful rickrack roses.

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  9. Susan EvelynAndRoseFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful flowers! My grandmother loved to crochet and I take it up every now and then, too.
    Thanks for sharing such lovely creations, including the rick-rack roses.
    Happy WW,
    Susan

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  10. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I love to crochet...right now I am making an afghan. I have never seen these little roses before, what a fun projet and I can see them used it so many ways.(-:

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Those are so pretty. Thanks for joining my party this week.

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  12. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    They are so pretty!! I love the picture of them in the little dish- perfect! Stopping by from Kim's party today- nice to meet you!

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  13. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Hi there Faye~ So glad you came on over and joined Feathered Nest Friday! I love these darling flowers- they are just adorable! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  14. JoyfulsisterDecember 15, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I would love to learn how to make these as well.. :) They are super sweet.

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  15. Vicki DutcherJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Oh I adore those crocheted flowers!! How big are they? Do you sell them??

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Hello, Faye...
    I came upon your blog while looking up vintage embroidered table runners. By the way I love the one you have with the spray of spring bouquets on it.

    Your crocheted flowers are beautiful!! I love to crochet, too, and I also love vintage items especially kitchen linens..really anything that's bright and cheery. I am glad all of these things are coming back in style.

    Just thought I'd leave a note 'hello'.

    Blessings,
    Marianne

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  17. Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty BlogSeptember 29, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Lovely flowers! I love your blog! I just found you via Pinterest and am now following! A lot of what I've seen matches with the style I want to have in my soon-to-be new apartment when I get married!

    Helen
    Blue Eyed Beauty Blog

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  18. Sônia MariaNovember 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Belíssimos trabalhos e fotos!
    Beijos

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