I Beg Your Pardon...

I never promised you a rose garden

Which is pretty darn lucky 'cause I would have left you lacking.
I was cruising Blogville the other day and I was blown away by this. A beautiful garden of roses.

I read the accompanying instruction and it just piqued my curiosity, well you'll see. Anyway, it looked so easy so today I dug out the very few solid colors of fabric that I have. I didn't have many and unfortunately some of the ones I have are of dubious lineage (I think they are relatives of Paulie and Esther), but I really was intrigued by this alchemy of fabric into roses.

I cut out squares and pressed folds. So far so good. Then I ran up the colorful bits on the machine just as I was instructed. Back to folding and pressing and stitching. Looked like a winner.

Then came the twisting part. First one way then the other. Then some poking. Then some prodding. A little pressing, more twisting - lots more prodding. Then some swearing and twisting. Some tugging and twisting. Stamping feet once or twice and then a tiny little scream. More twisting and throwing, then a sigh. Go look at the other lady's roses. Hers are cool. Mine need a little fertilizer.

Comments

[Sherry Goodloe]

How COOL are THESE?! There sure are some talented people in the world. Ahhhh, that includes YOU Vallen (smiles)

And by the way . . .if you're ever in my neck of the woods, let me know so we can go to Orange and shop around!!

[Jenny]

Vallen, these are amazing -- I want to make some too.... as soon as I can find some solid fabric. I giggled at the foot stamping and the scream. I will be there too -- but I simply must try!!

Thanks,
Jenny

[LeeAnn]

How inspiring are these! I am not kidding. The texture is wonderful and so are all the colors. I love'em. Show me some more, please.

[lucy]

I would never of thought to do that, but look how cool they came out! Roses that will never fade away :)

[Jenn]

Paulie and Esther! lol! You crack me up.

Seriously, your roses are divine! I love the colors!

[Janet]

I think they look great. After going to her blog, it seems that some of her instructions aren't very plain and lots of words seem to be missing. Maybe that's where the foot stomping and screaming come in!

[Pam Aries]

Please send me some of your creativity energy! Gorgeous ...yours are fabulous ! THese are the neatest things I've seen lately! Imagine a quilt made from these...sigh...

[Darla]

Now aren't you clever? I read the instructions on the link you posted and see at the end she mentioned tacking the centers down somehow. I wondered how they were going to keep their shape. Do you think this idea could somehow transfer to paper. Maybe tissue paper?

Darla

Darla

[Leigh Ann]

I love them. Its a beautiful garden.

LA

[Francie]

Well, you know along with the sunshine....

Hey I think they came out beayouteefully...

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[Sarah]

I still like them. :-)

(It is a cool idea, but are some of her words missing from that tute?)

[teresa (maggiegracecreates)]

Calamity Kim's blog maybe?????

Have a wonderful day.

[Mrs. G.]

These are fabulous. I like the soft colors. Have a great day, V.

[Dinah]

I saw these the other day too and was just amazed at how they went together, but I've not tried them yet. Yours look terrific I think.

[magpie]

lovely.

[Thimbleanna]

Vallen, Vallen, Vallen. You're hysterical!

[calamity kim]

what didn't I explain? Sorry if I left out words- sometimes I am rather blunt and think everyone is following right along with me. Your roses look lovely, by the way. I am also making leaves for them and will show the shawl they are for next week. Stop back by and say hi next time! :) oh, the calamity!

[Cindy]

Your "mistake" could make a great patchwork bag. Then it would be raised to a happy accident or creativity! :O)

[Breanna]

I love it! Enough to maybe, actually start a project. I've been quite uninspired lately.

[Flea Market Queen]

I love your roses!
What a cool coverlet those would make...
Priscilla