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Victorian step cowl in Red Heart Unforgettable yarn parrot color, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Crochet Design and Vintage Find::

You might remember this little peek at a cowl-in-the-works that I shared with you. It's adaptable to any size you want--skinny scarf up to king-size afghan. I adore that kind of versatility!
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Vintage and colorful plates hanging on pink wall, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Flying Plates::

I'm not talking about in a circus--like spinning plates on a stick. I'm not talking about a Greek wedding which might involve smashing plates as part of the tradition. I'm talking about plates flying across a wall--MY wall!
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Chalkboard that says, Felted Button, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Memories of a Chalkboard::

Guess what I got from the thrift store? Any ideas? This chalkboard is the beginnings of all my | On the Board | messages at the end of each blog post.
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Vintage fabrics, dishes and embroidery thrift store finds, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Old and New::

I went to the thrift store. I know. I know. You're thinking...AGAIN??! But it's one of the things my daughter and I love to do together. And here's a peek at some of the lovelies I purchased!
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Mini turqoise cafe chair with circular crochet chair cover in pink, red, white and mint, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Have a Little Seat::

I hope you are all having a wonderful day today! I can't stay long, because I have a bunch of rather large projects on my plate today. But I must stop in for a little picture sharing. Remember this little chair that I thrifted?
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Crochet squares with colorful centers, designed by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Moms are Like Buttons::

I'm thrilled about what my daughter got me for Mother's Day. Yes. I got my gifts early. But we work that way. Neither of us can wait, even though my mom's mantra throughout my childhood was, "Waiting is good."I agree VERY MUCH with waiting--especially when it comes to my children waiting for things they want. But my...
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Whitewashed hutch with purple lamp and colorful decor, home of Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Whitewashing is Easy::

Ask my hubby. It's about impossible to keep me down. So here I am the day after hand surgery feeling quite well and extraordinarily blessed and probably doing a bit too much. I just don't hold still very well. And I want to show you some stuff. So...here are some pictures of the projects I scrambled to finish just before my surgery in anticipation of being hand-less for a bit. It all started with...
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Large buttons in square crochet motifs in purple, blue and greens, Bright as a Button crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Sharing is Nice::

My mother told me that sharing is nice. I like to share. (Ok. Maybe I'm just lousy at keeping quiet.) But I thought I would do a quick little hop in today and share a peek at my latest design in progress. (Should I call it a DIP?)
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Paintbrush Pillow and Afghan crochet pattern made into cowl with pastel yarn, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Tickled Pink::

I've had a lot of "PINK" in my "THINK" lately! As those of you who have been here before might know, I am sort-of color crazed. And my favorite color changes almost daily--usually I can't tell you which is my most favorite. But for TODAY--it's pink. Maybe it's because I finished my little bench...
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Coraline crochet doll with blue hair and yellow jacket, crochet designed by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Forgotten Crochet::

Do you ever make things, give them to someone, and then wish you had taken a photograph of them so you could remember them? I do. I often reflect on the many baby blankets, booties, hats, scarves, bags, baby toys and other goodies that I have made and never photographed. Recently I recalled a little amigurumi doll...
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Pastel Dit Dah Blanket, crochet pattern by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Blooms in Winter::

A happy little surprise occurred this week. Wanna see? My amaryllis bloomed. It is altogether lovely, don't you think? I got the bulb from my dear friend, Karie over at...
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Rainbow of colorful crochet, textured motifs, Doodle Dots Blanket, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Wiggling About::

Just poppin' in to say hello. I have been a bit MIA since the last two pattern releases. But my hook and brain have been busy...doodling.
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