Potholders

Tomorrow my friend has her birthday and along with a cooking book I want to give her a nice little self made  present, so I made these colorful potholders for her. I found the idea for the potholders here, at a blog called Haak en Smaak. You can find the pattern here. 


www.betweennapsontheporch.net

~*~

 Natasha of Serenity You featured my X-mas Decoration! 


Thanks, Natasha!!
Serenity you

Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I love the pattern for this potholder. It reminds me of the ones my grandmother had when I was a child. I have pinned this for future reference. Thanks for sharing
    Donna @ onceuponasewingmachine.com

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    1. LizNovember 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM

      So nice to make things your grandmother had once! Show me the result as you've made them some day, okay? Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  2. Sue McPeak HuntNovember 17, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Handmade gifts are the best and this potholder is so pretty...I know your friend will love it. Thanks for the pattern link and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  3. Tami Von ZalezNovember 17, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    That is too cute to use as a potholder! I think I would hang it up to enjoy those vibrant colors.

    Popped in from Pink Saturday.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  4. LVNovember 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I have potholders, but nothing this pretty. You did a great job and I am sure your friend will be pleased.

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  5. Katie BNovember 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Nice job on the potholder! Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern!

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  6. Chubskulit RoseNovember 18, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Very pretty pot holders.

    iHeart PINK
    Have a lovely Saturday. Come and see me when you get a chance.

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  7. SewSweetVIntageNovember 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Love this pattern. I have two in red and white my grandmother made:) I put them out for Christmas! Following you now. Follow me too at sewsweetvintage.com
    I posted "dolled up" to Mod Mix Monday.

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  8. Witchcrafted LifeNovember 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Love the punchy hues as peacock tail meets art deco vibe of the feel of this beautiful potholder. Great work on it, dear Liz, I bet your friend is going to adore it as much as I do.

    ♥ Jessica

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  9. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    LOVE this potholder! Nice way to toss about a bit of color!

    TracyAnn from www.crochethappy.com and http://asktracyann.crochethappy.com

    http://asktracyann.crochethappy.com/2012/11/say-goodbye-to-ugly-dishcloths.html

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  10. JillNovember 21, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    What a beautiful bright pot-holder! I'm sure your friend will love it!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  11. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    That pot holder is fantastic. What a beauty!

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  12. Earning-My-CapeNovember 22, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    That is soooo pretty!!!!
    I love the colors you used!

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  13. Pam @Threading My WayNovember 24, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    The dark outline contrasts so well with the other colours!!! I'm sure your friend will love it.

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:10 PM

      Yes, she did! Thanks again for another nice comment!

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  14. UnknownNovember 25, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I love how it turned out! I'm sure your friend was delighted with her gift!

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:10 PM

      She loved it! Thanks for your nice comment, Tonia!

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  15. Sara - My Merry Messy LifeNovember 26, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Very nice! It reminds me of turkey feathers - maybe it could be a Thanksgiving decoration! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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  16. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    What a pretty potholder! I collect vintage potholders that are very similar to the one you made.

    I'm a new follower. When you have a minute, come for a vintage visit!

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    1. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks for visiting and following me and giving a nice comment!

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  17. LizDecember 6, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    She did! Thanks for your nice comment!

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