Wednesday, 9 September 2015

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...making butterflies for Leah...
(who's now headed back to university for her final year! x)

...hoops were bound with fabric scraps...
and the butterflies were embroidered on left over pieces of 
very lovely Ian Mankin linen...( just enough for each hoop!) 
...a zillion shimmery threads of colour catching the light...
made very much on an impulse but hopefully they'll look 
pretty fluttering their way up Leah's duck egg wall ;-) 

 ...and I seem to be noticing butterflies everywhere I shop since making them...
I have a gorgeous new butterfly mug but I'll have to show you next time
... my photo session ended with a dark and thundery summer afternoon ...
...hence the fairy lights in the last pics!...

.... Scottie dogs were made in Scotland .... 
(and brought all the way home by Ashley x )

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...and so a lovely summer has just flown by...
...can you believe we're in September?...


...back soon with yarn news...
(I'm busy this week working on the layout for my new knitting pattern 
...all photos taken...hurrah!...
and working on the Chrystal translation with Nancy x)


...until then...

...take care all...


X X x ♥ x X X

P.S  Tearoom Doll Kits will be available at the 'Knitting and Stitching Show'
in the Autumn on the beautiful Jamieson's of Shetland stand....
all details of the show at Alexandra Palace can be found here ...x


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  1. karmenWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    ... WOW... ¡¡¡ Bellisimos !!!!

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      ;-) Thank you Karmen...hope you're having a great week ♥..x

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  2. Castles Crowns and CottagesWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    How delightful it is to see you post again, Susan! Your creations are a delight and brighten the busy day ahead of me. BE WELL! Anita

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      Yes, finally... I've returned Anita, haha!...I've been a very busy bee...♥

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  3. KC'sCourt!Wednesday, 09 September, 2015

    Wow! They are gorgeous
    Julie xxxxxx

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      Ooh, thank Julie...they are very shimmery in 'real life' and I think I may make some for my craft room wall too...(which is white so I'll use some different colours of fabric to embroider on...I think...!!)...♥

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  4. greenrabbitdesignsWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    Oh wow Susan, your little butterflies are so beautiful!!! :)
    I can't believe we're in September either, I have no idea where the year has gone!
    Looking forward to your new design. :)
    V x

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      Trying my best to slow down the days Vivienne...not being very successful at the moment!!...thank you ;-) ♥..xx

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  5. Tiny Toadstool CottageWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    The butterflies are simply beautiful. We are just coming out of a cold winter and looking forward to spring. My tulips are just opening up and I feel so happy whenever I look at them. So excited to see the new pattern!

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      I'm always ready for the change of season, Jayne....looking forward to autumn days in our corner....enjoy the first days of spring in yours ♥...and thank you ;-) ...xx

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  6. Lynda HarrisonWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    Hello Susan - it is so good to see you new post! As usual, you have surpassed yourself with the beautiful things you have done. Your butterflies are simply exquisite, and I have fallen in love with the fabric - covered hoops you have displayed them in. An idea I might be borrowing, if you don't mind?!
    Reading your posts give me so much pleasure, and the sight of your work is my inspiration.
    Have a lovely, creative week!
    Take care,
    Love,
    Lynda.

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      Thank you so much Lynda......it's great fun covering hoops (and a good way of using up your spare pieces of fabric too) ...the designs can look so different in strips and it's lovely to mix different colours and patterns ;-) Have a great 'rest of the week' ♥...x

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  7. MylittlepieceofenglandWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    Oh my goodness, how beautiful are they! xx

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      ♥ Thank you Cheryl ♥...hope you're having a good week ;-) ..xx

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  8. FrancesWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    The colors in those silken butterflies are exquisite! It's clear that you truly enjoyed exploring the possibilities within this project. The results are terrific...each hoop has a lovely light touch not giving a hint of how many stitches were involved in letting those wings fly.

    Best wishes!

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      ♥ Thank you so much Francis ♥ (and I love to add some turquoise when I can as it's my all time favourite colour ;-) )...xx

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  9. Helen PhilippsWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    What a gorgeous post, dear Susan!! A real delight to see those pretty shimmery butterflies and the fabric bound hoops look wonderful surrounding them....such a great idea.
    Helen xox

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMWednesday, 09 September, 2015

      ♥ Thank you Helen...hope you're having a lovely, crafty week...I'll be coming to visit you later! ;-) ...xx

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  10. Lovejoy BearsWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    Hello Susan, I'm also having trouble believing it's September already :) the summer has flown by!!
    Your butterflys are stunning!! I love the beautiful colours and the gorgeous sparkly threads, Leah is going to love them!! Hugs ♥ Vicky ♥

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  11. UlicaWednesday, 09 September, 2015

    Hello Susan! :)
    I love your butterflys, you make such beautiful things!:)
    I like the colours and the design, everything... !:)
    Have a beautiful time for work!:)
    Ulica :)

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      Thank you Ulica....(I think I could happily spend my days making butterflies!) ;-) ...have a lovely rest of the week! ♥ x

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  12. janice15Wednesday, 09 September, 2015

    O my these are very sweet.. i love butterflies and so did my mom.. lovely with love Janice

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  13. Teresa KasnerThursday, 10 September, 2015

    Hello my lovely friend! Your butterflies are so ethereal and sparkly and wonderful! Your color choices just sing. I was very happy to see your blog pop to the top of my list! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      Dear Teresa...thank you!....'ethereal butterflies'...yes, I love that!! :-) ...and I'm going to be calling by shortly to do some catch up x

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  14. HelleThursday, 10 September, 2015

    Hi Susan,
    Wow your butterflies are wonderful....like everything you make, I love your colors :-)

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      Thank you Helle...I love choosing colours...(and butterflies make it especially easy as almost any combination seems to work! :-) )...x

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  15. HelleThursday, 10 September, 2015

    Hi Susan,
    Wow your butterflies are wonderful....like everything you make, I love your colors :-)

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  16. Tracy WelhamThursday, 10 September, 2015

    Wow, such pretty butterfly hoops! The Scottie dogs look yummy, you can't beat shortbread from Scotland. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      I definitely agree on the shortbread front Tracy! ;-) ...thank you and have a lovely weekend ahead ♥...x

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  17. JaneThursday, 10 September, 2015

    Hi Susan, it was so good to see your lovely post pop up. Wow what beautiful butterflies you have embroidered....I can't believe that Leah is going into her final year...how quickly that has gone. Mind you Daisy Jane is 2 in 2 months! Enjoy the sunshine today and take care, hugs xx

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      Yes, it's unbelievable, isn't it Jane?....and your Daisy Jane is almost 2 ♥...oh my goodness!!! Have a lovely weekend ...I'll be coming to see you shortly ;-) ...xx

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  18. Amy at love made my homeThursday, 10 September, 2015

    Beautiful flutterbys! I hope that Leah loves them in her room! xx

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      Thank you Amy ;-) ..Have a lovely weekend ..I'll be doing some blog catching up and coming to visit you ♥...xx

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  19. crazydazyThursday, 10 September, 2015

    The butterflies are beautiful.....I love the idea of binding the hoops with fabric!

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMThursday, 10 September, 2015

      Thank you Ali...it's very easy to decorate them this way....I'm never too keen on plain wooden hoops...I've often looked for painted ones but can only find the plastic variety...not good! :-( ...so I think this is a lovely alternative...Have a lovely weekend!! ♥..xx

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  20. WendyBeeFriday, 11 September, 2015

    As always, your blog post is total eye candy and pure inspiration!

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMSaturday, 12 September, 2015

      Thank you Wendy and have a lovely weekend! ;-) ♥...xx

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  21. WendyBeeFriday, 11 September, 2015

    As always, your blog post is total eye candy and pure inspiration!

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  22. elderbearySaturday, 12 September, 2015

    I like the idea with the fabric scraps. And the butterflies are beautiful.
    Ursula

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMSaturday, 12 September, 2015

      It's a great way to use up pretty pieces of fabric and it's easy to mix all different patterns on the same hoop too x Have a lovely weekend Ursula and thank you for visiting ♥....x

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  23. Natas NestSaturday, 12 September, 2015

    Fantastic! ♥ So pretty butterflies and the fabric frames are a great idea. Happy weekend! Nata xxx

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMSunday, 13 September, 2015

      ♥ Happy Weekend to you Nata...hope you have a lovely Sunday ;-) ♥...xxx

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  24. LindaSunday, 13 September, 2015

    So gorgeous and heartwarming! :)

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    1. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMSunday, 13 September, 2015

      ♥ Thank you Linda...have a lovely new week! ♥...xxx

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