Thursday 9 June 2011

Thanks For a great Coffee Break this Morning

Thanks Annie and Jo...it was lovely to catch up

When l got back there was a little something on the door mat..my Clover Pom Pom Maker
and l'd nipped into the shop on the way home and picked up a wow of a magazine..
Some times there isn't as much as you hoped for in them, but love every page of this months 
Country Homes & Interiors
James turned up and we cooked and ate lunch together and then l sat and made a few pom poms
WOW! Fabulously easy with this little gadget

Thanks Non Blogging Alice, it certainly was a great buy
The stripe is the start of the other bathroom mat....but the colours were right to show off the 
pom poms....
These are the 2.5" pom poms, they do a small set 3/4" and an 1" so l might be tempted to buy that too and make small ones to edge rugs, blinds, lamp shades  etc.

TODAY'S POM POM INFO
About 15grms a pom pom, to gives me an idea
The blue and oatmeal striped mat l made is approximately 13 x 8 =104 pom poms about 16 x 100gram  balls of wool to make a small rug
Originally l said l wanted to make a rug with about 200 pom poms....may be not! LOL
l would certainly recommend the 
CLOVER POM POM MAKER

and l'll let you know about the small set
Just having a quick play with mixed colours...l'm hooked hehe

Have a terrific Thursday everyone
Hugs to all x



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13 comments:

  1. Scented Sweetpeas9 June 2011 at 17:01

    oohh that gadget looks fab, must see if I can get one. Oohh I usually like that magazine, will have to have a nose at it when I next go shopping although I bought Mollie Makes yesterday so should really ration myself lol.

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  2. by Teresa9 June 2011 at 17:44

    Oh Suz, I just love settling in with a lovely magazine! My favorites are - Country Living & Coastal Living. Love beachy colors and decor!
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  3. Hazel9 June 2011 at 17:59

    Oooh those pom poms look ace! Really like them. x

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  4. Suz9 June 2011 at 18:45

    FAB bit of equipment...definitely a stocking filler or birthday pressie for all crafters
    Hugs x

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  5. bears footprints9 June 2011 at 18:56

    i never knew you could get a gadget that makes pom poms, lovely. Likewise i treated myself to a mag today lots of lovely stuff in it x

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  6. Twiglet9 June 2011 at 19:00

    Good to catch up Suz. Your pom pom maker looks like fun. Will love to see your finished item!!

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  7. Anonymous9 June 2011 at 19:20

    The USA has the answer for everything crafty - I wish the UK crafter was half as well provided for.
    Relatively inexpensive too, compared to here - I'd emigrate tomorrow on the strength of their fabric/craft shops alone :-)

    Non-blogging Alice :-)

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  8. Wipso9 June 2011 at 19:58

    It was really lovely to catch up today Suz. Thanks for coming out. Love the look of your pom pom maker....gone are the days of the cardboard rings then? :-)
    A x

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  9. BumbleBri9 June 2011 at 20:01

    Ha! I was wondering how to achieve those awesome pom poms...how does the gadget work???? I would love to make some sort of cute little fluffy mat for my daughter's bathroom. SO CUTE!!!!

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  10. Mereknits9 June 2011 at 20:16

    Suz, your pom poms are terrific. I love the colors and they look like so much fun to make.
    Have a great day,
    Meredith

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  11. Happy in red9 June 2011 at 21:33

    Just discovered that magazine. Loved last months issue with all the beautiful crochet :-)

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  12. SarahB9 June 2011 at 23:28

    Oooh, loving the pom poms!!

    S x

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  13. chrisartist10 June 2011 at 00:02

    Hi Suz thanks for the sneak peak at the next edition of my favorite mag!!
    Ours arrive a little later. I love settling down with a nice cup and the latest edition.
    We used to make pom poms with our Dad. He would have loved that gadget.
    Your rug looks great.
    Have a great weekend
    Chris

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