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Shown above is the very first rose I've ever grown: this little bud broke off in the wind so has been slowly opening from the shelter of the kitchen windowsill. I've always loved roses but assumed they were beyond my skills to grow. But then I was kindly given a rose plant for my garden and I think it likes it here. Hooray! I'm looking forward to seeing what it gets up to over summer. I noticed a bit of a rose theme in my etsy shop update today: some little rosebud shoes and a bag made from a really old tablecloth found second-hand. When it was drying on my washing line, it got caught on a rosebush (in a strange twist of fate) and got a bit ripped up, so I'm glad to give it a new lease of life.

Unrelated piece of news: There will be a Fabricabrac sale this weekend in Wellington- you can find more details here. It looks like it will be a great day for crafty people, with fabric galore, demos and talks, coffee and proceeds going to the Mary Potter Hospice.

Have a good Wednesday!

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25 responses to “rosy”

  1. louana Avatar

    I hope no more of your washing ends up ripped! although being ripped by a rose bush is quite romantic. Lovely shop update.

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  2. Felicity.lingle@gmail.com Avatar

    Those booties are so precious!

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  3. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    i love the ripping rose bush story
    perhaps it was a reclaiming of sorts

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  4. Lyallii.wordpress.com Avatar

    lovely… wait till you try pruning the roses – thats a whole art form in itself : )

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  5. jill Avatar
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    That rose bag is just lovely! I’m going to be thinking about it the rest of the night. 🙂

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  6. Victoria Avatar

    It is lovely to see that rose and that summery fabric. It is so cold here right now (-20 celsius!) I have already forgotten what fresh flowers look like 🙂 Have a great day!

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  7. Francesca Avatar

    What a beautiful theme for your update! Here’s to many more roses from your bush!

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  8. by night Avatar

    I am in love with that rose bag! What a beautiful second life for that fabric!

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  9. librarygirl Avatar

    Home grown roses are the best, so romantic – I don’t like floristy ones. Are you inspired to plant some more?

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  10. Claire Garland Avatar

    What lovely things you make. Those teeny shoes are simply adorable. Thanks – I find your blog most inspiring.
    Claire x

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  11. Caroline McN Avatar

    I love those shoes. Do you have a pattern that you use?! Would love to try and make some for the baby I am expecting!
    Thanks for your blog. I read it often, and get so much inspiration and so many ideas! It also provides a lovely ray of sunshine in an English Autumn/winter.
    Caroline

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  12. Eyecatchers Avatar

    Loving that bag! And is that Carltonware I’ve spotted?

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  13. lisa Avatar

    your rose is just lovely! each one is such a treasure when grown in your own garden. i always love your embroidery, and i wanted to let you know that i recently linked to your brooch tutorial on my blog. thanks for being an inspiration!

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  14. gracia Avatar

    Such a beautiful rose. It looks like porcelain.

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  15. Anja Avatar

    Remember to fertilise your rose in what will be the Southern hemisphere equivalent of April! Also, pruning is easy, unless you actually want to do it as an art form. I just cut off any dead wood in spring and let the plant find its own shape. And I’m definitely no expert, it appears I can grow them anyway 🙂

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  16. Julia Avatar

    I love visiting your blog. I find it so uplifting and inspiring.

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  17. Hadley Avatar

    I love this rose theme! Congrats on your first rose! ❤

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  18. Melbourne Road Avatar

    that rose is GORGEOUS!
    Love how many petals and heavy it is…sigh.
    Good on you for doing so well with the plant :o)
    Lori

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  19. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks, anja! ill do that. 🙂

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  20. Plain and Joyful Living Avatar

    Those little shoes are amazing.

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  21. monkeemoomoo Avatar

    How beautiful is that rose. I hope you have success with many more. Where I live roses don’t grow well, however there are a few gardens nearby that are a mass of blooms. I think it’s the oldies, who have the time to tend and love to give to their beloved rose gardens.
    Love the bag!

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  22. Angela Parker Avatar

    Love those baby shoes!

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  23. Lyndy Avatar

    I love love love roses especially the big blousy ones, like the one in the photo. Roses are not that difficult and so rewarding. I will be sellign at Fabric a Brac tomorrow. Are you coming? Would love to see you.

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  24. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    Your first rose is stunning. Bravo!

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  25. Christine - Origami Mommy Avatar

    Wow. Utterly beautiful. Those shoes make me sigh in delight!

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