Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day My Dears...

What a great way to start the week...
Bunches of flowers...
whether from a loved one, friend or neighbour
or maybe a bunch picked by yourself from your garden...
It really doesn't matter
They just make the day seem so much brighter...

So to all my dear friends
here is a bunch for you...
Picked from the garden of a local fellow
whose garden is just amazing...

Some Zinnias...
a favorite flower of the butterfly...
Valentines Day...My Day...

Also this week I have finished off some crocheting...

Red Wool Crocheted Top...

A lovely red wool vest
from the same Japanese crochet pattern book that I have mentioned
here...
This ended up begin about a size 14...
I will be making my next one a little bit smaller...

Detail of Red Wool Crocheted Top...

 I did find it very quick and easy to understand...
and the subtle detail on the top and edge was just perfect...
If made in wool thou you will use about 300grams so it does pay
to get more just in case...

So that it about all here at River Cottage this morning...

I do hope you all have a lovely day...

13 comments:

mau said...

Beautiful flowers ..Thank you and same to you !!!

Small Things said...

I love the vest and beautiful wildflowers!
Happy Valentines Day!

Baa-Me Kniits said...

How lovely and happy Valentines Day to you too xx

herzkram said...

Beautiful flowers and a wonderful needlework. I like it very much.
Have a nice Valentines Day.
Sissi

Mihaela said...

Thank you especially for the zinnias! I do love them. A lot!!!
Here, in Europe,a hard winter is playing with us.Mountains of snow have buried the houses in some regions and many km of roads are blocked ...
So, this bunch of one of my preferred flowers brighten my day!
Happy Valentines Day!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dorothy said...

Just popping in to let you know I have passed on to you the Versatile Blogger award. Enjoy the rest of your week. xox

Mistea said...

beautiful red vest - I think I am in love!!
Thanks for sharing.

Mereknits said...

Lovely flowers and the vest is gorgeous. Happy Valentine's Day, Michelle.
Meredith

Angie said...

Hi Michelle! Your vest is so pretty. I have not yet tried one of the Japanese crochet books; but, I would like to buy one and give it a go -- the projects are so great.
Don't you just love zinnias?? I plant them every year for myself and the butterflies. Goldfinches love them, too...it's fun to watch them tug tug tugging at the petals to get at the seeds. I enjoy your blog!!

Rachel in Odd Sock House said...

Dear Michelle,

I absolutely love your work and your blog. Thank you for sharing all this lovely imagery with me.

Rachel x

linda said...

beautiful flowers thank you so much, have a happy valentines day too! I love the vest:)

Carrie said...

I am passing on The Versatile Blogger Award to you! I hope you can except it. Your blog is inspiring to me! Details are at this link. :-)
http://oodles4noodles.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger-award.html

Esther said...

Love, love, love your blog. Thank you for sharing :)

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