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I was given a present last week, wrapped by Helen in this amazing vintage botanical wallpaper. Those pop flowers and general cheerfulness of the colours used inspired these wool cases, all hand-embroidered in brightly coloured wool. I used scraps of wool fabric in dark colours for the actual purses. They are all a bit different and were made for my table at this weekend's Craft 2.0 fair. It should be a fabulous event and I would love to to see you if you're in town.

Here's a new song for you, if you feel like one: Marilyn by Bat for Lashes. Thank you, Nick.

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12 responses to “pop flowers”

  1. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    I love these Melissa. I hope to do some crewel embroidery over this winter once I finish some other projects.

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  2. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    I love Bat for Lashes – I’ve listened to Daniel on the train SO many times. After Tom’s Dad died it would often pop up on shuffle and it seemed so atmospheric and sad in a way that I always had to fight tears back. Sorry, this is a maudlin comment… looking forward to seeing you at Craft 2.0 and these look brilliant.

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  3. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Beautiful work! I love the look of embroidery.
    ❤ Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  4. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    Your embroidered flowers pop so beautifully from the grey background. Lovely.

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  5. rachelle Avatar
    rachelle

    Craft 2.0. Yay. Have fun. Wish I was there. I love your makes, I love all the makes. I would make money and then in the next second buy something from another maker. In the end I conceded that I made things to create spending money on beautiful handmade goods that I would otherwise not be able to afford for me and my family. Have fun and give Shelley @Sweet William a hug from me if you see her. x

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    rachelle

    Craft 2.0. Yay. Have fun. Wish I was there. I love your makes, I love all the makes. I would make money and then in the next second buy something from another maker. In the end I conceded that I made things to create spending money on beautiful handmade goods that I would otherwise not be able to afford for me and my family. Have fun and give Shelley @Sweet William a hug from me if you see her. x

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    Littleminx.wordpress.com

    The Zip Purses are just gorgeous! Love they way they look on the wool x

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  8. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    i always love when you embroider on wool and wonder why I don’t do so myself more often. I think this winter I might just have to change that.
    xo

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  9. aqeela Avatar
    aqeela

    They are beautiful, as is all your work!
    Ive been listening to ‘Stealing Sheep’ a lot lately and wonder if you would like them too? My fave track is ‘tangled in stars’. Its not my usual sort of music (im more 90s hiphop, r&b and 40’s / 50’s tracks) but i still just cant stop listening to them! I discovered them on BBC radio 4,
    Aqeela xx

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  10. dee Avatar
    dee

    you really are so clever, Melissa. Just such gorgeous work.
    All the best for craft 2.0 x

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    wow, thank you, dee x

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  12. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    You do make the most amazing things. I love popping in here.

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