Does anyone have ideas on making sunflowers from things found at a thrift shop or maybe things found laying around the house? I'd rather use inexpensive ways rather than expensive ones because I'm on a budget and can't afford to buy them new.
By savvysaver from Alexander City, AL
Brighten up any room with (6) Sunflowers made from water bottles, aluminum cans (soda), leaves are seven up bottles, stems are wire hangers. Stems are 10"- 12" long, flowers are aprox. 3.5 " across. (vase not included). Recycle art by Debbie DeSousa, 925-672-9598 www.debbiedesousa.com, Garden Good luck.
Thank you.. Sounds like a cool idea! I'll send pictures soon.
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Does anyone have a crochet pattern for a Sunflower potholder, that was printed in a magazine years ago? It was worked like a Granny Square, only circular.
Here's one:
Sunflower Potholder
about 8" in diameter
Materials: worsted weight yarn, 1 oz each brown, gold, and green
Size G aluminum hook or size required for gauge
Pattern Stitches:
Triple triple crochet (tr trc): YO 4 times; draw up lp in next dc, (YO and
draw through 2 lps on hook) 5 times: tr trc made.
Cluster: (CL) Keeping last lp of each tr trc on hook, 3 tr trc in next dc; YO
and draw through all 4 lps on hook: CL made.
Back: With green, ch 3.
Rnd 1: (right side) 11 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (2 skipped chains count as
hdc); join in 2nd ch of beg ch-3: 12 hdc
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc on this and following rnds), dc in same ch as
joining; 2 dc in each hdc; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3: 24 dc
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc; (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 11 times; join
in 3rd ch of beg ch-3: 36 dc
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next
dc) 11 times; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3: 48 dc
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next
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has a daisy or sunflower kitchen set that includes a potholder.
It was nice of you to share your pattern, Pat, I could hardly find anything online:)
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You will also find dozens of sunflower patterns, as well as hundreds of others! This is just one sample. Enjoy!!
I bet that would make a pretty aphgan! Thanks for sharing, Poor But Proud!
I have been doing great sewing for my niece's little baby girl due this week. But I would like someone to give me easy instructions to make one of those cute baby girl hats.
I am thinking of the ones that have a cute silk sunflower in the center. If you have a photo to accompany the instructions that would be most appreciated. Thank you.
By jill from Lake View, NY
Quick and easy way to make attractive tie-backs to suit the decor in any room. Cut two strips of felt, each measuring 1 1/2 x 24 inches. You can also use two 1 1/2 inches wide ribbon strips cut to 24 inches.
This fun wall decor project is easily done with your children. A painted paper bowl has paper petals attached. The center can have sunflower seeds glued in place to finish the theme. The instructions and photos can be seen below.
This pretty crochet sunflower photo frame is the perfect addition to the home decor for lovers of these bright, happy, yellow flowers. If you or someone you know crochets this could be your next project.
