Crochet Doily Garlands

 

 

As the weather is still so cold and I haven't ventured into the garden except to mow the lawn and have a bit of a clear up, I have been indulging myself in crochet, doily garlands
I got the doily pattern from here, I know lots of you have already made gorgeous coasters from this pattern.Then I added a crochet chain to hang as a garland.
This is the first one I made, I added little crochet flowers to the centre.

Now I've made some in lilac, I've had this little idea in my head for a while, to applique hearts in the centre,

 I backed them with felt for firmness as I thought they might wrinkle up if I just backed them with Bondaweb Just tested them hanging above our bed. I still haven't finished the floral wall, it's an  ongoing project, like so many progects I start! Nearly there though!

I do love finding vintage prints for the wall, the inspiration came from this fabulous book  by the talented Selina Lake. A lovely book that I dip in and out of all the time!
I've also made a few brooches






 and some yo-yo embellishments
As I have been writing this post the Sun has popped it's head out for a while, best make the most of it then!
Have a lovely day
Rachel x

I've only gone and done it!!

Yep, something I've been meaning to do for ages! I've opened an Etsy shop!! I've only listed a few items today because frankly I've worn out my few brain cells by sorting it all out!
I shall be listing more tomorrow. Fingers crossed that someone somewhere in the world may be tempted! I shall be hiding uner my duvet in embaressment otherwise! Only joking, but really doing these like this make me very nervous at first!
Hope you've had a lovely Mothers Day, whether you are a mum or visiting your mum!
I've really enjoyed mine! Hubby and son are cooking a roast for tea, my tummy is rumbling already!
Rachel x