Cherry blossom inspired - part 2

Just in time for the cherry trees to be in full bloom, I have finished my African flowers with a Japanese twist cushion cover.

I really loved this pattern, it has a nice relaxing rhythm to it, and I enjoyed all the different variations of the colour combinations.......very pretty, in my opinion.

I made one side of African flowers, 18 hexagons in total and 4 half hexagons (very useful pattern to be found here, and a big thank you to Anne at Andamento for providing me with the link to this) and the other side is a large granny square in the same colours.

I couldn't find any buttons to match the colours, so I decided to try a tie fastening, just 2 colours chained together and crocheted onto the hexagon edging.

I think the little bows look pretty and they seem more secure than a button fastening, so after a great deal of hesitation and procrastination on my part, I think it was the right way to go.

Now I am hooked on these, so I've started making some more in a different colour scheme.

I hope your Easter weekend has been fantastic!

 

 

 

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Comments

[Carole]

Your cushion is gorgeous, the colours work really well and I love the fastening. I really like the contrast of your new colour scheme too.

[Jennyff]

I really like to solidness of the shapes, not too lacy, and the colours are just right. Easter has been wonderful weather wise hasn't, that makes a change.

[Berryvox]

That's absolutely gorgeous!

[Katrin W.]

How nice is that! Thanks for the link to the half flower!
KATRIN W.

[Susan and Amy]

Your color choice is like a breath of fresh air. Just stunning! We will be reading your blog faithfully!

[Jessie]

stoked to try the cherry blossom pattern! I've been making plain ol' squares for too long!