Shabby Chic; Volume III

Seakay

Well done jumblejack! You know the thread 'knit your square to do your share?' Very friendly thread where people post the charity knitting they are doing but really very chatty and lots of people happy to give tips on knitting and crochet or point you in the right direction. Lots of links to free patterns, ideas for charities and requests, and insructions.

hmo

not sure if this is shabby chic but thought i would show you what ive made, its a gift for someone

http://www.aandhcrafts.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0332.jpg

hmo

chalkysoil wrote: »

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/aug/23/how-to-make-crocheted-flowers



Instructions:

Row 1: ch 3
Round 2: 11 tr into 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3 (12 tr made)

Round 3: Join 2nd colour into top of any tr st from last round. *(ch 2, tr 1) into tr st, (tr 1, ch 2, sl st) into next tr st*. Rep from * to * 6 times. Fasten off.
Round 4: With 3rd colour and working behind row 2, work 1 sl st into stitch (Hook 2 loops to create a stable base to work from – see left) between petals, (ch 4, 1 sl st in stitch between next petal) 5 times. Ch 4, sl st to 1st sl st to close. (6 x 4 ch loop spaces made)
Round 5: sl st into 1st ch space. (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch ) over each 4 ch loop space. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Round 6: With 4th colour and working behind round 4, work 1 sl st into stitch between petals, (ch 5, 1 sl st in stitch between petals) 5 times, ch 5, sl st to 1st sl st to close. (6 x 5 ch loop spaces made)

Round 7: sl st into 1st chain space (2 ch, 4 tr, 2 ch ) over each 5 ch loop. Break yarn and weave in all ends.

oh, i learnt to crochet when i was young but havnt done any for over 40 yrs, I want to have a go now ive seen these.:)

chalkysoil

chalkysoil

hmo's gift - lovely, wish I could sew.

is it just me or is this site getting buggy? Couldn't upload a pic ( again) until about the 7th try, then couldn't write on my edited post....

this def isn't shabby ( I have boho tendencies!) but I had fun this morning doing it . It was a brown china vase - chalk painted then acrylic painted.

Cazo1

Loving all the new makes :0) I have loads of furniture waiting to be painted and I just want to decoupage!

jumblejack

hmo wrote: »

not sure if this is shabby chic but thought i would show you what ive made, its a gift for someone

http://www.aandhcrafts.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0332.jpg

That's so sweet!

Love the fabric too!!!!!

I need to start scouring charity shops for chintzy duvets, methinks

hmo

thank you i hope she likes it

helenut

Hello, I'm after some advice - maybe not Shabby Chic but I figured you guys were good at painting!

I want to paint my wooden fireplace mantel but I have no idea where to start! I want it to be a pure white with a silky kind of finish (not gloss)

Just wondering what you guys would recommend? I was thinking either trying to prime it, paint it in eggshell and leave it as that? Or I was looking up Annie Sloan (expensive :eek:) painting it pure white and then waxing?

I'm terrible at painting but I hate how it is now, so i thought if it turns out alright I can maybe brave doing the kitchen cupboards.

emma_kate

Hi Helenut, I would use an eggshell on it as it will be tougher than Annie Sloan. Use sugar soap first. Is it varnished? You will need to sand lightly to key the surface (just scuff it up so new paint will stick) and prime. Water based quick dry primer is fine. If your mantelpiece is pine or waxed you should use Blackfriars problem solving primer. This will keep the knots covered and provide excellent adhesion on a tricky finish.
Do take photos and let us see the transformation!