Monday, 16 September 2013

Sunflowers

I decided to tat a sunflower, and then thought it would look good as a necklace and this is the result.


I used a button as the centre and added some square beads. It lies really well around the neck as the button gives it some weight, in fact I wore it today at work.  The yellow is not as bright as I would really like, but I don't have such a vibrant shade, just pale or variegated yellows. 

My first attempt looked like this and I am attaching it to this little bag as it is far from perfect.


At the moment there are a lot of sunflowers about and you can buy them as cut flowers,  a bunch of them can look stunning.

This year I grew a few in my garden and this one is over 7 ft tall, I had to bend it over to  take the photograph!   Can you see the insect on it?


I am now thinking of making a Michaelmas daisy using the same idea. 
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20 comments:

  1. Crazy Mom!16 September 2013 at 20:03

    Ooo - this makes a pretty summer necklace!

    Nice job!

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    1. Sally Kerson17 September 2013 at 09:42

      Thanks Crazy Mum, Summer has gone here but it is brightening up the days!

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  2. Frivole16 September 2013 at 22:40

    Your sunflower necklace looks really great!

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    1. Sally Kerson17 September 2013 at 09:43

      Thanks Frivole, the design needs a little more tweaking but I intend to make more!

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  3. Maureen16 September 2013 at 23:21

    Sunflowers! - my mother used to eat the seeds, and they make wonderful oil.
    Yours is lovely, on the bag - it's very effective. Looks perfect to me!

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    1. Sally Kerson17 September 2013 at 09:45

      Sometimes I buy the seeds and eat them yes and use the oil for cooking! Very versitile plant.
      Thanks for the compliment, but close up there are mistakes!

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  4. Madtatter8017 September 2013 at 00:53

    Oh this necklace is beautiful, what talent and I like the weight thing, sometime the tatting can be to light and spin around because the clasp is heavy. I so want to make that! love the leaves too!

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    1. Sally Kerson17 September 2013 at 09:47

      Thanks Madtatter, the button really does make a difference to the way the necklace hangs - I feel a flower addiction coming on!

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    2. Madtatter8017 September 2013 at 22:01

      Yea you could do different sizes and colors and were it for thanksgiving! ( A holiday that get pass by too quickly) Or I could :)

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  5. Bevlyn17 September 2013 at 03:17

    Sunflower is my favourite flower. You tatted it so lovely!

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  6. Jane McLellan17 September 2013 at 08:32

    Great way to show off a beautiful flower!

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  7. Sally Kerson17 September 2013 at 09:49

    Thanks Jane, it is amazing what you can do with a few knots!

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  8. God's Kid17 September 2013 at 14:27

    Your sunflower necklace is awesome!! :) And the one on the bag looks nice too!! :)

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  9. Sally Kerson17 September 2013 at 20:16

    Thanks Gods kid, hopefully I will be able to tat another flower soon, time permitting!

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  10. Singtatter18 September 2013 at 02:12

    I love sunflowers, this is a lovely design, beads and all!

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    1. Sally Kerson18 September 2013 at 15:13

      I thought you might like sunflowers especially as you gave me a tatted one on a paper clip when I met you in Singapore.

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  11. Kathy Niklewicz18 September 2013 at 04:14

    Wonderful sunflower! I love the way the button and beads create the perfect center, and add the weight. And the yellow beads form the perfect petal points! A great design! Your first attempt also looks good! The chain is perfect, too!

    I saw an entire field of sunflowers and was amazed how they followed the sun during the day, all facing the same direction!

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  12. Sally Kerson18 September 2013 at 15:14

    Thanks Kathy, sunflowers just make me want to smile!

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  13. Mrs. Fink22 September 2013 at 11:21

    Fun! Those sunflowers all look great! :)

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