After I wrote about trying to find colours for my vintage sampler blanket that were reminiscent of faded old flowers without slipping into baby pastel territory, Michelle posted this gorgeous picture on her blog. I was very excited to see it, as it is exactly the kind of thing I have been thinking of, without having found a source image.
So today, I printed it off and took me off to John Lewis at lunchtime. Then at home I rootled through my stash (love how rude that sounds!), and came up with these:
The colour palette is much darker than I those I had previously collected. The greens are more olively, and as well as the pinks I have added orange and brownish-reds. Here are the original set of colours I had collected:
I love the idea of translating the gorgeous colours from Michelle’s picture into the graphic shapes made by a variety of stitch patterns!
oh pretty. gosh there are some very beautiful shades in there.
I’m glad to have been of help. RE: your comment – we got you beat – 4 weeks until moving in. (One week to marriage proposal) And happier than ever 10 years later.
Oh lovely colours! Love the addition of the darker reds and greens, I think that will work fabulously. I wonder if a little yellow (in the right yellow, like a really dark creamy yellow, or light buttery yellow) might be good. Or a dirty pale mustard. Just a touch of it though…The picture is fabulous.
the second group is so much more dramatic–totally different mood–i’d love to see one of those complicated fair isle’s like eunny jang’s autumn rose (pretty sure i have the right reference here) in these colors. you may be on your way to serious colorwork! and that sounds like a fun shopping expedition/rootle.
Absolutely love those colours you picked! Isn’t it funny how you can find inspiration literally everywhere? Can’t wait to see the end result!
I really enjoy watching you take a visual and play with it, the palette or the graphics – very inspiring! And these colors are wonderful!!
I love those colors! What a beautiful blanket they will make!
that’s an astoundingly good combination. It’ll be beautiful.
I love the antique roses, so therefore, I love your colors.