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Detailed embroidery of European market street at turn of century, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Embroidery Squeal::

Wanna see what I found at the thrift store this morning? It literally induced a little squeal--which was a bit embarrassing as I was alone and couldn't pretend I was talking with someone else. $4!! Yes, only 4 wee bucks for this!

Posted on October 27, 2012

White crochet swirls with felted colorful flowers, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Rolling Along::

My rolled swirls are coming along. After much struggling (and still some indecision), I've settled on a soft winter white. But I can't have just white. I always need a little spot of color. So take note of the little felted leaves. They might make these little swirls just right. Now to put it all together--in my mind and with my hook!

Posted on October 19, 2012

Rainbow surface crochet on grey cowl, designed by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Success at the Thrift Store::

It is quite cold here--turn on the furnace kind of cold. But what a wonderful weekend! My daughter, Lizzie Love, came to visit. We talked, laughed, thrift store shopped, watched General Conference (my favorite weekend of the year!) and thoroughly enjoyed being together. She only lives 30 minutes away, but with our crazy busy lives we still don't get together nearly enough. While she was here, I had...

Posted on October 08, 2012

Milk glass vintage with colorful rainbow yarn table runner beneath and yarn bits inside, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::A Peek at my Abode::

One of my favorite things to do on a night drive is glance into homes with their lights on and shades open. Sound creepy? I hope not. I just love getting little peeks into other people's living spaces. It says so much about a person, I think. So, I thought I might share a peek into some of the crochet designs and vintage finds scattered about my abode...and maybe you can get to know me a bit...

Posted on September 17, 2012

::Vintage Embroidery::

I found a couple little treasures at the thrift store recently and after a couple of coats of hot pink paint and some good distressing, I ended up with these...

Posted on September 17, 2012

Crochet mandala, colorful in embroidery hoop, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Pyrex Love::

One day when I was about six, I came home from shopping at the local department store with my dad. We were there to buy a gift for my mother's birthday. When I got home, my mother, knowing me all too well, started inquiring about the "gift". The conversation went something like this:

Mom: Did you have fun shopping?
Me: We got you the prettiest gift, Mom!
Mom: Oh, and what is it?
Me: Well, I'm not...

Posted on September 03, 2012

Barnacle Bowl, turquoise crochet barnacles in vintage turquoise bowl, crochet art by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Barnacle Bed Fiber Art...Repeat::

Another little project finished for the shop...Similar to the other barnacle bowl I made using that awesome vintage Melmac bowl--with terrific red speckles. I found this bowl at the thrift store, light sanding, a coat of aqua paint, matte aluminum paint on the handle, a few randomly placed "barnacles", and...

Posted on August 23, 2012

Colorful crochet granny squares with white background as lamp shade cover, by Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

::Milk Glass Lamp with Granny Shade::

Waiting...waiting...waiting...this little treasure is just waiting for me to get on the ball and redecorate my bedroom! I found this lamp at the thrift store (Deseret Industries) for a mere $5. It was a sad little lamp with...

Posted on July 31, 2012

Wee Felted Blossoms on string hanging from white chandelier, Susan Carlson of Felted Button | Colorful Crochet Patterns

This 'n That

A Victorian bracelet made in several different colors. My favorite is the one I gave to Lizzie--gray with a little silver fleck and a satin ribbon. But this one is pretty,too. I suppose I could change the ribbon for variety...

Posted on July 27, 2010

Felted Button | Blog / vintage finds

::Embroidery Squeal::

::Rolling Along::

::Success at the Thrift Store::

::A Peek at my Abode::

::Vintage Embroidery::

::Pyrex Love::

::Barnacle Bed Fiber Art...Repeat::

::Milk Glass Lamp with Granny Shade::

This 'n That

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