Hello and happy July to all you lovely people out there. Honestly I can't believe that we are half way through 2014, where is the time going? Someone please slow that wagon down!! So lets not waste any and get straight to today's post which is all about a MANDALA. For my most recent Monthly Mandalong, I decided to crochet the gorgeous Starflower Mandala by the very clever Zelna Olivier and I must confess that not only do I love it, but I thoroughly enjoyed making it, which is the reason we do it right?!
It was my first time to make a mandala using Stylecraft DK and I really like the end result of it. It is not as thick as Drops Paris cotton and doesn't really offer that perfect trivet feel, but it is really soft and looks beautiful draped over one of my little tables.
There was no specific colour strategy it was all about going with the flow, which made it all the more fun to work.
Don't be mistaken, this is no ordinary Mandala, no it really is lovely and big and personally I think it will make a wonderful cushion cover. I know one little creature would definitely like it as his little seat or bed cover, so I suspect there might be another two future projects for the log book. Thank you Zelna for kindly sharing this beautiful pattern with us, it certainly was a real pleasure to make.
Now I suspect many of you have been beavering away making mandala's for the Yarndale Festival, sadly I couldn't include it in my Monthly Mandalong for June as planned, but I have spoken to Lucy and it seems that she is after some Starflower Mandala's but made in Cotton, which will look fabulous! Lucy is hoping to use a few of the large Starflower Mandalas to suspend from the ceiling for an extra wow effect, so if anyone is up to the challenge that would be great, just drop me a line at the bottom of the post so Lucy has an idea of how many she is likely to receive. For those of you who have already done their bit and don't fancy another, I have an exiting mandala for us to work on next month, so stay tuned. For anyone wanting to know a little more about the Yarndale Festival and Lucy's input, you can read more here.
That's it for today, I hope you all have a lovely week and don't forget if you have a mandala to share, please add your link below.
Warm Wishes
Hannapat
xoxoxo
I love the colours you used! I have so much fun making my designs - and it is just the cherry on top when others enjoy making them too!!
ReplyDeleteThe colours you have used are glorious, it's just stunning no wonder the little fellow loves it, such a cute dog you have. I hope my little parcel found it's way to you.
ReplyDeleteClare xx
Lovely mandala, I know what you mean about stylecraft and mandala making. The cushion sounds like a good idea. I hope you are well and enjoying life x
ReplyDeleteI haven't made any mandalas since I made my yarndale one! Yours is beautiful though and much much bigger than I imagined! You could use it as a table centrepiece! xx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you back here Hannapat! I love your Mandala, the colours and pattern are so summery. They kind of remind me of the beach and ice creams all at once. Gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteOH wow, that is one beautiful mandala my friend, you just get better and better, and I love your colour choices too! I'd like to see and hear more of your little four-legged-friend - he's very cute Hannapat! Sending loads of love, Joy xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a delight, the colours and pattern are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely mandala, I like the colours and the size. It will be a beautiful cushion cover! Your dog is ever so cute. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty mandala, I didn't realize how big it was until I saw the dog sitting on it! It's really nice, well done.
ReplyDeleteHi Hannapat, I love your starflower mandala and your little doggy is too cute.
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
Fabulous! :) x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mandala Hannapat and great colour choices. Your little dog looks very sweet.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
It is lovely, very tempting!.....yours looks great. Bryn is very handsome, just looks at those paws! X
ReplyDeleteThe Starflower Mandala is absolutely stunning! Pat xx from a very chilly Highveld SA morning!
ReplyDeleteI've had such a hectic week, it is so nice to finally be sitting quietly, drinking tea and swooning over your beautiful mandala! I think it might be my fave so far, and it would make a stunning cushion cover! I'm definitely going to make one, and I'd love to make one for Lucy, if you want to add me to your mandala gang! Cxxx ps two more weeks of school and endless school functions, then I hope to send you a nice long catch-up email... :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I loved this pattern. I did mine in Stylecraft and it is on the bedside table in the guest room. I didn't make a Mandala for Yarndale (well I did but it was a bit big so it didn't get sent!). If Lucy still needs ones like these making I'd love to make another. Let me know on here or IG.
ReplyDeleteCarol aka Dansnan xx
Lovely! Your little four legged model makes it look even more cute :) xx
ReplyDeleteHi Hannapat,
ReplyDeleteThat mandela looks wonderful! I think you are right. It will make a beautiful cushion cover. I haven't touched a crochet needle for half a year now.......perhaps I should give this pattern a try. It looks really inviting!!!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog too. Wishing you a lovely summer holiday as well!
Madelief x