...this year is a basket full of crocheted flower squares -- my obsession of late! When in Paris, from the corner of my eye, I spotted a beautiful, very boho tote swinging off the shoulder of one of those stylish, well put together women one sees all over the city; the body of the bag was made up of many multicolor crocheted squares similar to the ones above, except done in a finer yarn. It was such a fleeting moment, and I honestly can't remember very well what the bag looked like exactly, but it made an instant impression on me.... I left Paris with thoughts of the bag, itching to recreate my own version of it...
Alexandra, my now 10-year-old daughter, celebrates her birthday in early July, and I decided to surprise her with a shoulder bag version of the Parisian bag; I crocheted frantically over a hot summer weekend and came up with a bag just in time for her birthday... She was very pleased with it and so was I! (photos of the bag to come...) I so enjoyed crocheting the squares, trying out new color schemes with each square, that I kept at it -- all summer... My bag of yarn and hook was with me at all times -- whether at the beach, soccer tournaments, etc... In fact, I'm still at it, pumping out those squares, not tiring of it at all!
So, what to do with all these flower squares... no more bags for now, but instead, I decided that I would sew them up together to make cushion tops. For starters, I think cushions like these will work beautifully with the quilted coverlet that I just finished, and which I will show you as soon as I take some photos of it...
P.S. 'Just a little note to any of you who might be expecting me tomorrow (Sept. 27th) at the Trout Lake Farmer's Market in Vancouver -- I, unfortunately, won't be able to make it, because I have to many activities to get my children to tomorrow on my own as I'm without husband this weekend....Sorry...
Your picture is so pretty and inspiring. I've been wanting to learn how to make flowers like that. The colors are so fun . Thank you for inspiring us with your blog and sharing pieces of your life with us. Smiles-Teah
Posted by: Teah | September 27, 2008 at 03:04 AM
These are so gorgeous...I love all the colours! xx
Posted by: Kiss Prudence | September 27, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Such pretty little flowers. The colors almost look like fancy pieces of candy...yummy!
Posted by: cathleen | September 27, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Those will make the cutest bag!
Posted by: jenny b harris | September 27, 2008 at 11:03 AM
oooh! So tantalising! Can't wait to see more more more! t.x
Posted by: kitschen pink | September 27, 2008 at 03:02 PM
How pretty, and how fun to have bunches of these! Love them!
Posted by: ash | September 27, 2008 at 04:23 PM
What gorgeous crochet flowers, I can't crochet so they look almost magical to me!
Posted by: carolyn | September 28, 2008 at 03:31 AM
happy colors here....all the way up and down!
Posted by: charlotte | September 28, 2008 at 02:59 PM
That sort of project is nice as it is portable and allows you to pick and choose colours ad you fancy!
Posted by: Joanna | September 29, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Great colors! I've made these and sewed them into a coverlet. So cute.
Merry
Posted by: Merry | September 29, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Ça fait des mois que je viens ici, silencieusement, admirer ton travail,et je n'ose laisser de commentaire, car je ne possède que très peu d'anglais ou d'américain. Je viens pour les couleurs et les photos magiques que tu donnes à voir !
So wonderful
alicette :)
Posted by: alicette | September 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Ça fait des mois que je viens ici, silencieusement, admirer ton travail,et je n'ose laisser de commentaire, car je ne possède que très peu d'anglais ou d'américain. Je viens pour les couleurs et les photos magiques que tu donnes à voir !
So wonderful
alicette :)
Posted by: alicette | September 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
beautiful flowers, great pictures!
Many greetings, Antonie
Posted by: Antonie | September 30, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I absolutely love your crochet flower squares. Would you be willing to tell us where we could find the pattern??? Please!!!
Posted by: Anne | October 01, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I absolutely love your crochet flower squares. Would you be willing to tell us where we could find the pattern??? Please!!!
Posted by: Anne | October 01, 2008 at 04:49 PM
mhhh, looking forward to see the picture of the bag!!
Posted by: Little Bohème | October 02, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Wow! Wow! WOW! Just so beautiful!
Posted by: happy zombie | October 09, 2008 at 07:38 PM
You are so talented, I have visited your blog many times and have to say I come away always thinking wow I love everything you do what a gift you have. I certainly plan on trying your crocheted flowers,
Blessings, Diana
Posted by: Diana | January 06, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Wow that is look great.Sounds you have fun with making crocheted flower squares.
-Grace
Posted by: Send Flowers Philippines | February 16, 2009 at 09:05 PM
very good of colours :)very good looks.everything can be on scarf,beret,clothes etc.
Posted by: boutique de laine | March 07, 2009 at 03:00 PM
how could i get these patterns of pretty flowers
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Posted by: Beata Basik | October 03, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Its such a useful crocheted flower squares.I also want to sew this crocheted flower on my daughter's shoulder bag.And Alexandra I wish you Happy Birthday in advance.
Posted by: Term Paper | January 15, 2010 at 03:44 AM