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Sunday, October 2, 2011

A remade pillow cover


Do you remember my rose tablecloth? I made it long time back. I think it was my first serious yarn project. I never actually used it. All these years it was safe in storage (except for the occasion when I took it out to photograph it) and I had almost forgotten about its existence. It is such a lovely piece of work and I wanted to display it. So I decided to remake it into pillow covers.


For the front I used the rose squares and for the back I used plain squares.


I used some matching pink buttons for closure and I am extremely happy with the results. I have a few more squares left, should think about something.


I had a couple of requests from my readers. There was a request to teach the basics of cross stitching from Jess. Though it is easy to do I don't consider myself good enough. So, Jess, click this link here to learn the basics of cross stitching.


Another was from Emily asking for the vibrant 3 pillow cover pattern.  It is the same granny ripple pattern, only the ripples are softer.


 In the tutorial I had made 3 sets of dc clusters between each peak and valley but for the pillow I made only 2 sets so that the ripples are not very deep. By decreasing or increasing the number of dc cluster sets between each peak and valley you can make the ripples soft or deep. I guess that helped.


This table rose is from my balcony garden. I am not always lucky with plants, especially flowering plants. Whatever few plants that we have are mostly nonflowering ones. I had planted this one a few months back and all these days there was not even a single bloom. Everyday I used to go to the balcony to see if there was any flower. There always seemed to be lots of buds but dunno why, they never bloomed. I got so frustrated after waiting so many days for a single bloom that I even thought of throwing it out. Then all of a sudden, without any warning, came this bright pink beauty and it really took my breath away. I am happy at least I will have one flowering plant to look at and enjoy everyday. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 
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32 comments:

  1. ❤October 2, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    so warm creations.. i love all these romantic and funny colours !

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  2. MeredithOctober 2, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Beautiful pillows, and thanks for more information on the granny pattern, it is wonderful.
    Have a great day,
    Meredith

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  3. SusanaOctober 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Los cojines te han quedado preciosos, la transformación es espectacular¡¡¡ y gracias por los tutoriales, siempre van bien.
    Un saludo.
    Susana.

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  4. Aditi joshiOctober 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I loved the rose pillow. Your blog is awesome...Thanks for sharing such a wonderful patterns...
    I will appreciate if you can share the pattern for rose pillow/ rose tablecloth. I clicked to the website mentioned by you "crochet treasures" but it is not working. I really want to try this pattern.
    -Thanks
    aditiart.blogspot.com

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  5. FlorealOctober 2, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I'm visiting you and I´finding always beautiful things.
    Thanks for the tutorials!

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  6. KashiOctober 2, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    That first pillow is absolutely lovely. I love it.

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  7. CrochetBloggerOctober 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Love your idea to remake the rose tablecloth as pillows. Very pretty. Love the flower squares!

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  8. Lyckligs-Cozy-CottageOctober 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Really nice pillows!

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresOctober 2, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    That flower pattern is the first I learned when my cousin taught me at the age of about 20 how to crochet. I proceeded to make quite a number of flower afghans for friends and families over the years. It's only been since blogging that I've really tried my hand at more patterns and designs. I've written your apple cake down and will be giving it a try very soon. Best wishes to you, Tammy

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  10. El Atelier de CrisOctober 2, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Muy bonitas las flores y el cojin es divino.me ha gustado muchisimooooo.....Besotes.

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  11. NayanaOctober 2, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Pillow covers looks fab Pradeepa....great way to reuse and ohh..the flower is so pretty..lovely color..

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  12. AstriOctober 3, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    How very clever, Pradeepa! Love the pillows and the vibrant pillow too!

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  13. JessOctober 3, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Thank you for the link, I think I get the gist of cross-stitching...and you are a lovely cross-stitcher. I do love your blog:)

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  14. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Those cushions are beautiful they should definitely be on display. xx

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  15. ShoumiOctober 3, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Ur Idea is Super !!!
    Cushions looks elegant too!!

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  16. Jisha MadhuOctober 3, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Great transformation idea.... Loved it.

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  17. NinuOctober 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    cushions look good! I also dont have a green thumb, I always wonder why my plants never grow or wither, it always stay the same.. but these days I also see some bloom :)

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  18. Hazels CrochetOctober 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    They are lovely cushions, and now you can see them all the time :)

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  19. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful pillow! bright colors, charming flowers! I really like it

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  20. G.AruljothiKarikalanOctober 3, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful pillow... that too remake.... nice and the vibrant color pillow too i should soon try the ripple stitch... and i know the tension in waiting for a bloom... happy to see the flower... i to have a little garden :) in pots now all my plants bloom

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  21. AnnaOctober 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    You too !
    Your's is prettier than mine... great job !
    Have a perfect week.
    Hug
    Anna

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  22. BarbinaOctober 3, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Your pillows are wonderful. Such a great idea to turn your tablecloth into a pillow cover.
    Have a wonderful week! Barbina

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  23. Al Firdaus lifestile & interiorOctober 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    beautiful pillows! sometimes we have to remake something.. so that it finds its "right" purpose;)
    JenMuna

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  24. MarjoOctober 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    beautiful pillows ..... Yes I was in India in 2003 , Goa...I love it there ...the most beautiful,peaceful place on earth....

    Marjo

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  25. lizOctober 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Such a lovely idea to make those beautiful cushions. Liz :)

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  26. BénneOctober 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    They so lovely!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    ths pillows look lovely fabulous...no other words...

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  28. MayOctober 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Pradeepa, I have been wanting to sent you a mail. I fell sick and my crocheting came to a stop. Will mail you shortly with my doubt..:)

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  29. LeighOctober 6, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    they turned out beautifully!
    leigh
    x

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  30. Bengts fotobloggOctober 6, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Lovely pillows, beautiful colors.

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  31. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comOctober 11, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful pillows! Thank you for sharing them at Savvy HomeMade Monday!

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  32. MiraOctober 14, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    beautiful works.Liked the cushion covers, the table rose... :-) yes, the blue one is too good with vibrant colours.

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