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I'm not usually drawn to the colour orange, when it comes to choosing fabrics and clothing, etc. But the other day, I came across this amazing 1960's barkcloth cotton printed with big orange roses, and it was just the right dimensions for a tote bag.

The fabric must have been printed around the 1960's, but it was in pristine condition, as if it had been brought home from the shop and never unfolded.

The orange rose fabric find happened on the same day that I bought a few juicy tangelos from our local grocer's, so perhaps I had orange on the mind.

Wishing you a happy weekend!

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22 responses to “oranges”

  1. lotus Avatar
    lotus

    Gorgeous material! When we went to Melbourne earlier in the year I brought an orange vintage pencil skirt with the most ornate buttons and it changed my view of orange. Very refreshing. Have a nice weekend xx

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  2. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    orange deserves all this attention

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  3. domesticali Avatar
    domesticali

    I am a big orange fan. Impossible not to be cheered by it.

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  4. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    I’ve been won over by orange recently too. Loving this barkcloth – brilliant find!x

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  5. louana Avatar
    louana

    what a find! lucky you. I’ve been making orange and poppy seed cake quite often these days. I’m warming to orange too. Happy weekend melissa

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  6. Francesca Avatar
    Francesca

    It’s a (Halloween) pumpkin orange color:)!

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  7. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    How do you do it? Another beautiful set of photographs – so fresh and homely. Another beautiful bag. Have a great weekend! :o)

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  8. Katy Avatar
    Katy

    My 4 year old’s favourite colour has been orange since the age of 2. I have ended up embracing it … even made him an orange duvet cover (well my friend did really while I provided the chatter) and actually you know I think orange gets a rough deal! Such a happy colour.

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  9. Jacqui Dodds Avatar
    Jacqui Dodds

    I can see how you couldn’t resist this material it is lovely and made into a beautiful bag.

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  10. Sera Avatar
    Sera

    Love orange! I’m loving all the citrus and the moment too 🙂 Especially the orange blossom.

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  11. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Barkcloth is my absolutely favourite fabric .. gorgeous bag Melissa.

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  12. Charis Avatar
    Charis

    Love the lost shot x

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  13. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Orange presented like this is good – Halloween orange with black is bad. I love the fabric.

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  14. kerry Avatar
    kerry

    Beautiful shot! I’ve been seeing in one color a lot lately. It’s amazing how it can change one’s perspective!

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  15. Melbourne Road Avatar
    Melbourne Road

    love, Love, LOVE!!

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  16. Lovely World Avatar
    Lovely World

    Oh Melissa, I love love love that top photo. It seems just right – color, composition, light. Thanks for the cheer.

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  17. Sarahblank Avatar
    Sarahblank

    I am so sad that this bag is already sold:(
    I just love your creations! Pretty oranges photos too.
    Happy weekend to you!

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  18. monkeemoomoo Avatar
    monkeemoomoo

    I’m not one for orange either. But these photo’s are beautiful. Love that bag. Love, love, love barkcloth!

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  19. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar
    Littleminx.wordpress.com

    I LOVE that bag! The orange works just beautifully, just the right amount. Have a lovely weekend x

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  20. Marine Swart Avatar
    Marine Swart

    Love the bag! I am very fond of the colour orange.

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  21. Suzan Avatar
    Suzan

    Orange is a happy, hopeful color. And you’ve captured it beautifully. Those tea cups that you’ve done are simple and perfect.

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  22. Ingrid Avatar
    Ingrid

    Love the bag you’ve made!Also your print on the cups are great!I always thought that you’ve an asian background but when I saw the article you’ve posted a little time ago..I was astonished 😉

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