Plant pots in spring
I knew I was going bald when it was taking longer and longer to wash my face.
Harry Hill
I've got such a back log of work to do I can only manage a quick post today but I wanted to show you what I made for my sister for her birthday.
We all tease her for her habit of wrapping tin foil around potted plants to hide the plastic pot. She lives in a flat with not much storage space so she can't store a huge of array of pots to hide plastic pots. So I made her this.
It's a fabric pot that she can fold away when she's not using it. And I printed the flower fabric myself on my Epson printer. It was an old page from a flower catalog. I'm surprised how well it came out. The cotton is soft and supple, not like other transfer prints I've done. Cool! I used this Photofabric.
Today's Inspiration: Emma Turpin paintings.
Likes: Cherry trees in blossom!
Dislikes: Dropping a gas canister on my finger and having my nail turn black. Ouch!
I'm glad you're back! Have still been checking in to see whether you've posted - i love your blog. Very soothing and inspiring...oh...and happy B'day!
Posted by: flossieblossie | April 11, 2007 at 12:35 PM
I LOVE This! a plant cosy! you could enter this on Whip Lash! Did she love it?
Posted by: Miss Dot | April 11, 2007 at 01:18 PM
How absolutely adorable!! I love, love love it!!! Oh your sister is one lucky girl! :)
Posted by: Angie | April 11, 2007 at 01:42 PM
getting caught up here:
your daughter is GORGEOUS. such a simmering beauty (yes, i know. she does simmer...and simmering is good...), and i see you in her, radiantly.
40? try 50. argh. but, when i turned 40, i was surprised with a plane trip to memphis to see graceland. the pilot sang happy birthday to me over the intercom as the sun set in the west. only, he said "dear neeeena" - my name has a long i. but who is dickering?
the planter is wonderful. lucky sister...
springtime in europe - london, paris. sigh! we had snow, almost an inch of it, the friday night before easter. i'm pining for warmer days here, especially after having experienced summer already back in february/march down under.
your photos are stunning. as is your work. keep it up. x
Posted by: nina | April 11, 2007 at 02:45 PM
great idea! And your printed fabric is beautiful.
Posted by: mimi k | April 11, 2007 at 03:41 PM
Great Idea! Love the printed fabric!
Posted by: Julie | April 11, 2007 at 03:52 PM
That is really pretty!
Posted by: Solidia | April 11, 2007 at 05:37 PM
What a great idea! Thanks for the link to the photofabric too.
Posted by: Julie Mac | April 11, 2007 at 08:29 PM
What a thoughtful gift! So clever of you......I can't believe you printed the fabric yourself....That is a new one to me! DARLING:)
Posted by: Linda Harre | April 11, 2007 at 11:39 PM
oh! it came out really nice. I've been meaning to make something like that, the plastic pots just look so... disposable. Is it washable?
Posted by: littleshika | April 12, 2007 at 12:01 AM
hi and wow!!!
it looks great! doesn't it give you other ideas? your sister will love it!!!
;)
manela
Posted by: manela | April 12, 2007 at 08:39 AM
What a lovely personal present to give.
Posted by: Lisa | April 12, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Great Idea! I think I need a few of those myself! I have a half dozen ugly black pots that need something brighter! Thanks!
Posted by: susan barker | April 12, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Wha a good idea for a flat. I've seen this done with paperbags, too, but the material is so much nicer.
Posted by: Angel Jem | April 12, 2007 at 03:06 PM
The fabric pot is a lovely replacement for the foil-wrapped pots idea. Your pot is so pretty and makes a wonderful and thoughtful birthday gift. I was looking at the Vintage Workshop prints last night and wondering about printing on fabric so I really appreciate your comments today about what printable fabric you use.
I hope your finger heals soon.
Posted by: June | April 12, 2007 at 06:37 PM
You are so clever! What agreat gift idea.
Posted by: Carol | April 12, 2007 at 11:53 PM
super cute!! love it! makes me wanna print my own fabric too!!
xox
Posted by: ruthie | April 13, 2007 at 08:09 AM
thats such a great idea, might have think about having ago at that, love printing Tee's but thats beats it hands down
Suzie Sews
Posted by: Suzie Sews | April 13, 2007 at 11:14 PM
thats such a great idea, might have think about having ago at that, love printing Tee's but thats beats it hands down
Suzie Sews
Posted by: Suzie Sews | April 13, 2007 at 11:14 PM
This turned out fantastically! Go Juju!
Posted by: Shelley Noble | April 14, 2007 at 09:05 AM
What a great idea. I have just come across your site, and love it.
Posted by: Louise | April 14, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Hello - just found you via many other blogs! The plant pot is gorgeous. A quick look through and I can see some fab bags and pics. If you don't mind I'll pop back later today for a longer mooch (in-laws coming for lunch). Hope the beef isn't tough!
Posted by: http://www.andsewtosleep.blogspot.com | April 15, 2007 at 07:41 AM
very nice pot cover. what a fab idea. will look at your other stuff.
Posted by: jessica | April 16, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Glad you're better!
A wonderful piece of Spring you posted... I'd also love to know about fabric printing - can you use any inkjet printer? I have visions of frayed jammed inked mess... Anyway - fabric pots on my to-do list now...
Posted by: Miss*Laurence | April 16, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Ok, yikes, please don't drop anything else on your finger. We need your inspiration blog!!
Posted by: Marisa | April 18, 2007 at 06:03 AM