Friday, November 6, 2015

Turn That Frown Upside Down


Last week I met the color brown
and asked him: Brown, why do you frown?
"I'm puzzled and I'm trying to think -
why do little girls so adore the color pink?"



Featured: a scrap-buster throw/tablecloth
made in many shades of brown

117 comments:

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

So sweet. xoxo Su

camp and cottage living said...

You may not sew, Amalia, but you sure can crochet!

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Wow! I knew you had been very busy at something... and what a precious rhyme to go with the blanket! I love all the shades of brown, and of course the pink shades too! :)

Deanies Stash said...

What a beautiful piece!

Géraldine B. said...

Beautiful !! I hope that Brown will find an answer !!! :-)) Have a lovely day !

Maya Kuzman said...

Brown has never been so warm and inviting! Your throw is fantastic!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Adorei!
Acho lindo os tons de marrom, rústico e aconchegante

ileana-carmen said...

Girls like brown also! :) Beautiful tablecloth.

Nancy Chan said...

Its a beautiful piece of crochet with a lovely mix of colours! Have a beautiful weekend!

La Table De Nana said...

It IS beautiful..and brown and pink are a marriage made in heaven.

Kim said...

Brown never looked so good! :)

magnoliasntea said...

Pink does go very well with brown! And I love your crocheted blanket. Have a wonderful weekend!

Jacqueline said...

Thanks for your dropping by my blog.
As I child I didn't like the colour brown at all but as I got older I grew to love it. Now with all it's different shades its one of my favourites.

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

I would love to cuddle up in your beautiful throw all through the winter!

Gumbo Lily said...

To me, browns are cozy colors. Browns remind me of winter sparrows.
I like your throw and it looks perfect on the chair at the table. I'd pick that chair to sit in when I come to visit.

Amy at love made my home said...

Very pretty blanket indeed! xx

Daniela said...

So wonderful, my sweetest Amalia, these shades of brown make your tablecloth so of good taste, it's really refined, a true work of art ... sometimes are little details to make of simple things masterpieces, isn't it ?
Thank you darling for sharing this so delicate work of yours,
have a blessed end of the week
with dear love
Dany

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

lovely little throw. I once learned to make the squares, but didn't know how to join them. I made enough squares for two throws, then I gave them away hoping they would find a home with someone who would finish that mess up. Glad to see your little guy is all put together.

Lorrie said...

Brown makes all those colours sing together in harmony. Such a pretty way to use up bits and pieces.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Amalia, brown looks very happy in your throw! ♥

The French Hutch said...

How lovely! I love brown…………..

VeggieMummy said...

What a lovely stash buster project - I think I need to do something like that very soon! The browns are beautiful and very fitting for the autumn here. Have a great weekend. xx

VeggieMummy said...

What a lovely stash buster project - I think I need to do something like that very soon! The browns are beautiful and very fitting for the autumn here. Have a great weekend. xx

Quilting Stories said...

Lovely Amalia, tell Brown it can be happily married with Pink! Have a wonderful sunny week-end!

Lowcarb team member said...

Yes, brown and it's shades can be quite beautiful ... and it does go with pink, which is my favourite colour!
We are fortunate to have such lovely colours to choose from.

I do like your little rhyme too

All the best Jan

Things and Thoughts said...

It's really perfect Amalia! What a great combination of colors! I can't do it so well. I begin with an idea and I finish with another...Haha,
Happy weekend friend
Olympia

Helen Philipps said...

Lovely colour combinations! Lovely photos too :)
Happy weekend!
Helen xox

Magia da Inês said...


Gosto do marrom nessa bela combinação de cores!...

Bom fim de semana com tudo de bom!!!
Beijinhos.
✿˚° ·.

Beauty Follower said...

Wonderful piece!
I wish I could make one too ;)

http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

Wainwright and Wright.Co said...

Ha, ha - love it! Both the blanket and sentiments. What a refreshing change your blanket is!
Caz xx

Keri said...

Amalia, I always look forward to reading your blog posts!! You're incredibly clever!! That's a very cute crocheted blanket!!

Keri said...

Amalia, I always look forward to reading your blog posts!! You're incredibly clever!! That's a very cute crocheted blanket!!

Carla from The River said...

Lovely as always. :-)
I do think your right about the color pink. :-))

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

So pretty and colorful!!
Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,
Deb

September Violets said...

Pink, pink, to make the boys wink! Brown looks lovely with little twinklings of colour peeking out here and there.
Wendy

Doreen@foxdenrd said...

Wow, Wow, Wow! I can't believe you made that! When I was in high school I started a pink and white blanket, 45 years later it's still not finished! You have been busy Amalia, and it's just gorgeous! You did brown proud.

xxx

Ana said...

It turned out beautiful Amalia. I love granny square throws because they can be made from leftover yarn. No wasted yarn. Love it.

Hugs,
❤️Ana

Jo said...

I am a massive fan of the 'proper' granny blanket in all colours - it is what granny squares were invented for. Jo x

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

Brown is quite right, he looks quite dashing with all the other colours on your blanket!

Red Rose Alley said...

Oh, I love this throw, Amalia. It has one of my favorite colors, turquoise. This is truly a work of art.

Have a nice week ahead.

~Sheri

Lara B. said...

So sweet Amalia! Brown should not be sad. Brown and pink together is one of my favorite combinations.

Borgmästaren said...

The colourcombination on this blankett is so mild and lovely!! This time poor brown will be loved by everybody.

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Very nice! i like it! Kiss! ☺

Heldasland said...

I'm afraid I am guilty for not using brown , not because I don't like it, but for other reasons I just get bored working with it.I feel the same about working with navy blue, black. All the colours the Mr begs me to make him something with. I ran when he suggested a shades of brown scarf .Hehe.
However , your colours are wonderful l love the turquoise.

Anna said...

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!
Have a nice week !
Anna

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

Poor brown color... It is indeed rarely a favorite. You have such a talent with words and rhymes. It is a pleasure to read you. And seeing what you have made, of course. (It may sounds like an afterthought, but it's not!) I like how you incorporated so many colors in this project. I particularly like turquoise next to poor brown. That should sheer him up.

Poções de Arte said...

Gosto de tons escuros e para mim não é problema vê-los nas artes.
Adorei seu trabalho, parabéns!

Abraços e ótima semana.

DD's Cottage said...

You know how to make brown pretty!

Anna said...

Beautiful and autumnal. And I really like the way you joined your squares. Anna x

aspiritofsimplicity said...

that is a beautiful blanket. I love all the colours.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

I like brown and I like pink and together they look wonderful together in your blanket. I like the turquoise in there too. Thanks for sharing with us.

Autumn blessings,
Sandi

Snap said...

Brown looks very happy! Stash busting is fun!

Gloria Baker said...

This look sooo beautiful Amalia :)
I love all you make always nice !!

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I love all the colors (brown included) you used in your piece. I've often wondered why little girls are drawn to pink and purple even if their mothers don't choose those colors for them.

Gillian said...

Really lovely. The colours all go together so well.

Green Thumb said...

Oh my goodness! That many shades of brown is so lovely! I wanna make one wish you've have a DIY tutorial. Thanks for sharing this Amalia.

FlashinScissors said...

Poor old brown...everybody loves pink! What a lovely blanket/throw or tablecloth, Amalia, whichever it is it will be loved! And such a sweet rhyme... You are clever! Quite adorable!
Barbara xx

Tricia Buice said...

Oh my Amalia - this is a gorgeous throw. Lovely color combinations and great poem!

Enara Girl said...

You are right brown can be very beautiful if you combine it well. Great work! xoxo

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

You are sooo talented. I wish I knew how to crochet!

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Lovely and looking especially nice at your table with those beautiful colors!

Poppy said...

Poor brown; it does get many frowns, I'm afraid, but thanks to your talent, it takes centre stage, albeit, in its always modest ways. Beautiful work, Amalia.

xo
Poppy

ewa777 said...

...Because pink colour is trendy. Little girls know that too. I like blanket and poem:)

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

I love the colors together! No frowns here ;)))

Unknown said...

love love love your throw!! And I see you're on Instagram :)

Beth said...

My great-aunt used to crochet like this. Brings back memories!

Diane said...


Wow gorgeous colors and design on your throw Amalia.

Hugs diane

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

So pretty, and I love the brown with all the pops of color!

Unknown said...

Very lovely! I love all handmade things-))
Hugs,

Yelena

Preeti said...

So beautiful!! I always love the cute way you write your post:)

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

When my grand daughter was little I was surprised to see how popular brown and pink was for little girls. looks lovely together as in your little throw.

Debby Ray said...

What a beautiful piece of art, Amalia...I really love the colors too :) Happy Tuesday !

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

I just love granny square throws and this one is especially pretty! As a little boy, my son's favorite color was brown!

Toni said...

Lovely!

susan said...

Love, love, love the throw, Amalia. Beautiful colors - granny squares always look so cozy and homey to me.

A Joyful Cottage said...

I always thought brown was drab, but now I think it's really fab! (tee hee) Love all the colors you paired the browns with. Very pretty, Amalia. Hugs.

TexWisGirl said...

i like brown. earth. :)

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Hi Amalia,
I love all of the colors in that pretty granny square blanket you made! What a lot of work but beautiful.
Enjoy the week.
Julie xo

Conniecrafter said...

Love the colors, Beautiful work!

Geneva said...

Love the blanket ... the browns look so warm and cozy.

Unknown said...

This is sooooo cute! Beautiful :)

Dewena said...

This quilt will certainly do it for Mr. Brown! I think we're falling in love with brown again, even if little girls of all ages still love their pink!

So many times I've noticed on your "Interests" profile section that you like the music of Johnny Cash. I do too, and he and June used to buy their Christmas trees each year from us when we were in the garden center business! Lovely, quiet man who just stood and waited until it was time to pull out his billfold.

Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl said...

This is adorable and looks warm and cozy :-) Love your little closing poems. Thanks for sharing!

eileeninmd said...

Cute poem and a lovely quilt! Have a happy day and week ahead!

Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Such a cute quilt and love the brown and assorted colors throughout

Stacey said...

Sweet in every way. :)

Enara Girl said...

Have a wonderful week dear! xoxo

EG CameraGirl said...

I LOVE the colours!!

handmade by amalia said...

Oh, Dewena, what a wonderful thing, thank you so much for sharing. I adore him and whenever I play fantasy dinner and Jane Austen is otherwise engaged, I invite him. And he always sings.

akiko hiramatsu said...

I love your tablecloth's colors:)
My mother gave me blue clothes, and she gave my sister pink.
So I had adored for a long time.
But now I can get my favorite color!

akiko

Donna said...

How beautiful! Here in the states we call them "granny squares". They were very popular when I was a little girl, my mom even crocheted me a hat in that pattern!

handmade by amalia said...

LOL

handmade by amalia said...

A busy bee, that's me :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I know I do :-)

handmade by amalia said...

It's the same with me. Thanks for the visit, Jacqueline.

handmade by amalia said...

I hope you will. I'll make you brownies to complete the color theme :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Another wonderful comment, Dany. Thanks :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I hope that there is a wonderful throw somewhere keeping someone warm.

handmade by amalia said...

I'm the same, Olympia. I always begin with an idea in mind and it evolves into something else :-)

handmade by amalia said...

How very nice, Keri! Thank you.

handmade by amalia said...

LOL, Wendy.

handmade by amalia said...

Agreed!

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you, France. For me, the words and the work hold equal parts in the pleasure of creating.

handmade by amalia said...

Oh yes, he's cheered up since our meeting.

handmade by amalia said...

These are plain granny squares, Lei. I've used several scraps instead of a single yarn for each square.

handmade by amalia said...

I've since met brown again and he was pondering the disappearance of bees. He is a deep thinker.

handmade by amalia said...

Yep, I always listen to you Trixi :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I'm glad you're back Preeti. Hope you had a fun vacation.

handmade by amalia said...

:LOL. Love this comment, Nancy.

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you Stacey :-)

camp and cottage living said...

Gorgeous colours, Amalia!
I do love granny squares.

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

Brown has never looking so cheerful! Beautiful!

Things and Thoughts said...

Absolutely wonderful your quilt Amalia! Well done to you!
Olympia

Benita said...

This is so beautiful! I love the color brown and don't understand why so many people shy away from it! Hugs!!

Thimbleanna said...

Beautiful Amalia -- I love the pretty colors!

Mrs.T said...

How pretty! Love the combination of colors you have used with the brown.

Fiona said...

Truly a stash buster...I love how you've combined the colours and made something beautiful from scraps.
Personally I like brown, it's warm.
x