Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Flower Power

It's Shameless Commerce Tuesday, and this week I am featuring some newly-listed floral oven mitts.
I recently received a request from Candice McIntosh, the new owner of The Window Box floral and gift shop in Wahoo, Nebraska, for flower-themed oven mitts and table runners.  I delivered 18 items to her sunny little store on Monday.  But I kept a few for my Etsy shop, Pasque Flower Creations, as well.


The pretty pink mitt above was made using LillyBelle fabrics designed by Bari J for Art Gallery Fabrics.  I love Art Gallery Fabrics, not only for their terrific designs, but also because their cottons have an almost silky feel -- like high thread count sheets.  The lining is Oval Elements, also by Art Gallery Fabrics.  I purchased these pretty fabrics at one of my new favorite online fabric shops, Glam Fabrics.   (The scraps were used for my BBA June Challenge project.)


On a brighter note, this mitt features a bold multi-color floral print designed by MoMo for Moda Fabrics.  I used a white on yellow polka dot from Riley Blake for the lining, binding and hanging loop.


I love Amy Butler's Tumbled Roses fabric from her Love collection, but that fabric is out of print and hard to find.  I had offered these mitts about a year ago, but sold out.  When I received Candice's request for floral mitts, I set out to see if I could find some more of this fabric -- and I did!  I used SunSpots, also by Amy Butler, for the lining.


And last, but not least, is this pretty red floral from the Silvia's Garden collection by Silvia Vassileva Studio for P&B Textiles.  The colors -- wine red, olive green, teal, and earth tones remind me of Tuscany.  I've never actually been to Tuscany---or anywhere off the North American continent for that matter. But I loved Frances Mayes' book, Bella Tuscany.

So,  buongiorno!

TTFN
LeAnn aka pasqueflower
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18 comments:

  1. I love the polka dots you used as the interior! Amy Butler is one of my favorites.

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    1. Thanks, Paige! I like to use polka dots. They sort of add a touch of whimsy.

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  2. Love the flower power! I really love the polka dot lining though. Polka dots are my new fave right now.

    They are beautiful!

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    1. Polka dots are a favorite of mine, too -- they sort of add a touch of whimsy.

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    2. Glad you like them too. I have a super fun and quick Christmas craft using polka dots coming up on my Christmas in July Blog Theme. It's way different than the stitching you and I are used to, but I think you'll love it!

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  3. These will be perfect for the floral shop! Love the two pink versions :)

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    1. Ha.Ha. No surprise you'd like the pretty pinks. I thought of you when I bought the LillyBelle fabric.

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  4. Oh, I love them! The pink ones are my faves, but they're all fabulous!

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    1. Thanks, Annette. I'm partial to the pink ones, too.

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  5. I LOVE the pink one (yes, it's my favourite colour), but I also like the Amy Butler print. All your oven mitts are great!

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  6. I love your floral mitts, they are perfect for Summer.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  7. I love these!

    You are sooo talented!

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  8. Who wouldn't be happy cooking away with these beautiful mitts!

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