Tuesday, 15 February 2011

A retro step too far

I'm a keen fan of the colour combo:  yellow, brown and orange.  Soooo deliciously 70s.  Anyway, I recently crocheted a cushion cover in those colours.  Dear readers, I have a feeling that it wasn't my finest hour.  Do you want to see it?  Are you sure?  Here goes:


What was that, dear readers? You can't see it properly from that distance?  You want a close-up?  OK then, here it is.  Don't all guffaw at once.

It's nothing if not eye-catching!

I've even backed it with a 70s floral sheet like so:


It's retro gone mad isn't it? 

I think what it needs is a little companion - another knitted or crocheted cushion cover, in different colours, just to set it off as it's looking a little lonely on its ownsome on our bed.  Mr J and P thinks that what it needs is to be unravelled.  Cheeky blighter.  On second thoughts, he might have a point........

Well, I've decided to ignore Mr J and P's opinion and I'll be posting my latest creation on Annie's Monthly Makes group for February.  Here's hoping that I won't be drummed out of the group for bad taste!

Au revoir. xx
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30 comments:

  1. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 18:13

    Eye catching it is! I think you're right though, it just needs a retro cushion buddy! :) x

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  2. Hesta Nesta15 February 2011 at 18:24

    That is a rather fab retro cushion and is certainly very eye catching. You did a great job, mine would have had holes where it wasn't meant to have holes.... now you've got to make a matching pair.
    Jo xx

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  3. KC'sCourt!15 February 2011 at 18:25

    Certainly eye catching! But you and woodbankcrafts are right it does need a companion
    Julie xxxxxxxx

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  4. Vintage Tea Time15 February 2011 at 18:46

    Looks as if it might glow in the dark! Perhaps you could break up the expanse of orange by adding yellow / brown crochet flowers? Well done on doing it anyway - I can't crochet!

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  5. Vix15 February 2011 at 19:21

    It's brilliant (in more ways than one). It would be a fab additiobn to our campervan. xxx

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  6. Rachael @ CleverCheshireCats15 February 2011 at 19:37

    I think it captures that 70's feel perfectly. I'm definitely making some like this in the next couple of weeks as 2 would be just right for my son's bedroom which I've almost finished decorating in a funky retro 70's theme.

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  7. Kandi15 February 2011 at 20:01

    I think it's kind of sweet. If you think that's ugly you should see what I am sewing today, it will make you feel better about your cushion ~ Ill blog it tomorrow.
    Kandi x

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  8. Sarah @ Modern Country Style15 February 2011 at 22:12

    Nice crocheting, Missus! I can crochet, I think, but haven't done any in aaaaages. Maybe I need to join you!!

    Sarahx

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  9. melissa16 February 2011 at 02:55

    Yep, i think it looks a little lonesome but i do love those retro colours - a friend would look good!

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  10. Unknown16 February 2011 at 08:09

    Oooohhhh i love it sooooooo 70's and retro its fantastic keep it just as it is ;-)) can't wait to see your next one, dee x

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  11. Sarah16 February 2011 at 09:06

    Fab! I do actually like it but then I love retro anyway! xx

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  12. char16 February 2011 at 10:00

    i wish i could crochet! i think it's just lonely, adn would make much less fuss with the introduction of a cushion friend ;)

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  13. giddynici16 February 2011 at 10:03

    I think it's kinda awesome. It is what it is and that's retro. Your not denying that so embrace it's fabulous retroness. x

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  14. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 11:26

    Gorgeous retro cushion; definitely another one would be good! ... :0)

    Shirl xxx

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  15. Alex16 February 2011 at 11:27

    Ha, I love it! I'm a bit of a sucker for that colour combo myself. In fact, I'm wearing it right now!

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  16. sylviesgarden16 February 2011 at 12:26

    Love it! A companion would make it even better.
    x

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  17. vintage mum16 February 2011 at 13:59

    I think the word your looking for is kitch, anything hand made has to be good :)
    Cate x

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  18. Donna -Little Tiny Stitches16 February 2011 at 18:47

    I think you've definately caught the 70's look there :0)
    You're right to ignore mr J&P, you must crochet a few just so they make more of an impact :0)

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  19. Scarlett16 February 2011 at 20:28

    Loving your blog!! Just found you and am now looking forward to kicking back this evening and reading your past posts. Hope you dont mind another follower :o)
    Scarlett x

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  20. Used-to-Bees16 February 2011 at 22:34

    Thanks for commenting on my blog - therefore I've found yours which I know I'm going to enjoy. Oooh - jumble AND pompoms! Is that allowed?

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  21. a.M.17 February 2011 at 03:41

    You AND your pillow are awesome, Loo!

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  22. Freddie17 February 2011 at 16:38

    I love orange and brown! In fact I have a piece of fabric that would go nicely with it, but hubby gave me very dirty looks when I suggested making cushions with it. It will probalby be safer for me if I use it for a bag.

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  23. bellaboo17 February 2011 at 18:54

    I'm not a fan of orange and brown myself but I wish I could crochet like that! :0)

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  24. The Vintage Kitten17 February 2011 at 21:15

    I like it, very Retro! X

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  25. Taz17 February 2011 at 22:47

    Yes Loo I am totally BARKING but in my defence I like it because it reminds me of my Dad, he was a mechanic on lorries ;)
    Mind you looking at your cushion I reckon I've got good company in my barking mad world :D xx

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  26. Sarah @ Modern Country Style18 February 2011 at 14:44

    Okay....I have got as far as looking at my crochets hooks. And my wool. And my crochet books.

    And that was enough for me for one day!

    What a wuss I am!

    Sarahx

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  27. Bobo Bun18 February 2011 at 23:12

    Great crochet.

    I'm sure your daughter will love Lily Alone, my youngest is already hooked and eldest is desperate to get reading after.

    X

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  28. Unknown19 February 2011 at 00:53

    so pretty

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  29. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 12:20

    I love that cushion, I think it is fab!!! And certainly retro :) xxx

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  30. Leah 21 February 2011 at 05:57

    I think it is just great, you would love my 100% wool crocheted rug my mum made in the 70's, exactly your colours you love!!! must photograph it, its so heavy, but lasted so well. Also, the backing you used, I had a doona cover in that exact print and it would be late 70's era I think. Have you got any left, if you are interested in a fat quarter swap I could send you something lovely too. I have been making random teatowel vintage sheet scatter cushions for our lounge and I would just love to see that memory amongst them all!!

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