Four pillows in a row - Harlequin Tapestry

A couple of months ago my tried my first tapestry crochet project, namely potholders. The idea was to make a whole blanket in the end, but for some reason my tapestry crochet doesn't look as great as I thought it would look (you see the other colors peeping through everywhere, for example), so after repeatedly trying I gave up the blanket and made a pillow cover.


If somebody out there has some good advice on tapestry crochet, please, tell me!

Comments

  1. PreetiJuly 14, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    I haven't tried tapestry crochet. The color combo you have used is very nice. May be you can make stitches tight or change the gauge so the holes will dim further.....anyways, I am not the right person to advise:)

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  2. UnknownJuly 21, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I don't have any advice, but I think this is a super cute pillow! :)

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  3. creativejewishmom/saraJuly 21, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Looks great, been wanting to try it too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  4. Nicole @ OrWhateverYouDoJuly 21, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    I haven't crocheted anything since I was a teenager, so I don't have any advice but I love your pillow! Thanks for sharing with the Merry Monday Linky Party!

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  5. Claire JustineJuly 21, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    love the colours :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 22, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    I love your pillow - colors are beautiful, and the print, too. I've never done tapestry but have always wanted to try - never had time. Maybe you should call it a day and enjoy your pillow. Check that blanket project off your list and get on with life! Ha!

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  7. Holly Hollyson @ Full of Beans and SausagesJuly 23, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    How lovely, I must learn crochet!

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  8. UnknownJuly 24, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    I have had projects that haven't been working to my liking so I know how that goes. But that is so creative making it into a pillow! Thanks for sharing it at the Creative Collection Link Party!

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  9. Géraldine B.July 26, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Your pillow looks great ! No advice cause i've never tried ! Have a nice day !

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  10. KimJuly 27, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Such a cute pillow. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brag Pinterest Party.

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