Wednesday, May 9, 2012

What! More coasters?

Still making coasters over here, this time in some pretty Filatura  di crosa cotton yarn.  I love the colors and how absolutely soft it is, so of course they no longer make it.  I bought it on sale last year, and the "lovely' line seems to only come in denim colors now.  Go figure.

Apparently this pattern dates back to 1893, and this is just the center of a bigger motif.  I wonder what it was originally?  Maybe a doily, or bigger table topper?  Anyway you can find the pattern *here,(SEE EDIT BELOW) and take a look at the original publication it was in.  It's a no brainer, so grab your G hook, and some cotton yarn and you can have a stack of these ready to go by Mother's Day.
In case you were wondering about the pretty piece of material they are sitting on, it 's Hello Luscious by Basic Grey for Moda.  I may have also bought a charm pack or two.........
I'm also sewing my little hexagons together and decided to make some mug rugs.  I know mug rugs are so last year, but they are also so much fun.  I used this tutorial and some Robert Kaufman Essex Linen.

Speaking of last year, I have officially been blogging for 1 year.  Yay Me!!  Thanks to all who have been following and leaving comments!  You have opened the door for me into this wonderful blogging community, and made me feel welcome.  I am grateful :D

*EDITED TO ADD:  I guess the original link to the coaster pattern is no longer available!  You can try here, for a blogged version.



18 comments:

  1. I love your crochet coasters, such sweet colours of cotton yarn. I know what you mean about things being discontinued just when you really love them....it always seems to happen to me too!
    Your patchwork mug rug is lovely too.
    Have a happy day!
    Helen x

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  2. Those colors are excellent! Naturally, they've been discontinued. Of course. Now you'll have to guard your stash with an extra level of ferocity.

    Lovely photos, too--I'm all about people's photos right now--I love love love the macro shots! :)

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  3. one year blogging - awesome!

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  4. Those coaster are soooo pretty! And your right... They would make a perfect gift for Mother's Day. Congrats on one year of blogging. Wishing you an amazing 2nd year. :)

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  5. The coasters are so pretty, and I love the mug rugs - looks like a great starter quilting project.
    Congrats on your blogibirthday! :)

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  6. Hi dear Lynne, this is my pleasure to look your very nice blog posts. Your coasters2 colors are so soft I like these kind of colors so much. Also mug rug idea is so good. It seems so beautiful and hexagons seem so perfect.
    I am going near my family today. You know I buy all my yarn from there. So this time I wll try to find some yarn but the same with your coaster colors. This time I want yarn like your colors..
    Yes, I like your blog so much..:))

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  7. Hi Lynne,i adore your coasters and the colours, i am going to give them a go and your hexagon mats are so sweet xxx

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  8. Your coasters are just too pretty indeed. I love the colours and can see these making pretty spring bunting too xox Penelope

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  9. Hi, just found your site and love it already! Love the colors and love the coasters.

    If you get time come over and visit me too. Brenda's Bric-a-Brac http://brendasbric-a-brac.blogspot.com/

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  10. Just when I've decided to take a bloggy break I've stumbled across your fabulous blog, love your sense of humour........just read your 'Back Porch Ripple' post.........I'm also at 'that age' and know just what you've been going through........the coaster are fantastic.

    I shall have to spend some of my bloggy break taking a wander through your archives and reading your blog. x

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  11. Hola Lynne!! acabo de descubrir tu blog y me encanta todo lo que haces! el hilo de algodón y esos colores son increibles!!
    Besos y me quedo por aqui!

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  12. lynne, i just saw you on Tangled Happy :)
    congrats...
    i hope you are having a fantastic day
    laura

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  13. Those are some cute colors! too bad they are discontinued! I guess if you find yarn that you love its a good idea to just stock up on them because you never know when they will be discontinued. I'm a new follower :)

    Maribel

    http://alltangledupinknots.blogspot.com

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  14. I just saw you on Tangled Happy's Facebook page. I love the coasters! Congratulations on blogging for a year. I just started blogging about a month ago and I hope I make it a year. :) It's a lot of work but so much fun! Thanks for the pattern!

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  15. Happy blogging Birthday.
    Your coasters are lovely, love the summery colours. Thanks for sharing the pattern.

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  16. Hi there just found you via tangled happy. Thanks for the coaster pattern.
    Your colors are gorgeous. My friends daughter is getting married soon and the
    coasters will make a lovely gift.
    Ali x

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  17. Hello, the coaster pattern is no longer available at the link. Would you be able to provide a copy of the pattern? Thank you!

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    1. Since you are set up as a no-reply blogger, I cannot respond to you via e-mail, so I hope you come back to read this :) I edited the post to add a new link (see bottom of post)
      Good luck!

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