You know me, stuck in my merry red and aqua rut, happy in my blissful ignorance of the rest of the rainbow when, I pull out of the airing cupboard these lovely seasonal cushion covers. Made way back in ooh 2005 at a guess. They got me thinking 'is the the weirdest colour combo ever or does it strangely work??...'.
I've spent the last few days face-lifting these a little (they were always too big for their intended cushions) and pondering this thought. I can't believe I'm saying this but I have quite a bit of of affection for this marraige of shades. Maybe because it's odd, maybe because I am slightly influenced by my pot plants (see exhibit 1),
(this is a flaming katy by the way)
well if it works in nature, it's got to be a natural winner! (see exhibit 2).
Thoughts please??????
Drop by tommorow, if you fancy a little tute on something to make over the weekend, it takes less than an hour too!!!!!
I like the color combo, and if it makes u happy, then thats what matters, right?! I have been stuck on pink for awhile now, so I know how you feel. It's hard to divert your attention when you enjoy what you see so much!
Posted by: izzy inspired | 11/04/2009 at 06:30 PM
strange yes! but very pretty!!
Posted by: amanda | 11/04/2009 at 08:35 PM
That bird stitchery is adorable. I love his little speckled belly!
love these colors though!
Posted by: v | 11/04/2009 at 08:40 PM
'Oh yes' they definitely work indeed. I am sooooo getting those two together.
Have a good one,
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | 11/04/2009 at 08:59 PM
I love those colours together .
The wee birds are very cute !
Posted by: Lorraine | 11/04/2009 at 10:16 PM
Love the matching pot plants and cushions, very co-ordinated!!!!
Posted by: tana | 11/04/2009 at 10:50 PM
Cute, cute, cute! Your stitching is impeccable!
Posted by: kate | 11/04/2009 at 11:03 PM
Can't wait for the tutorial or to find out what it is!!
exciting!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kellie | 11/04/2009 at 11:10 PM
Just love your little robins! You must have ooooodles of patience!
Posted by: alisonb2 | 11/04/2009 at 11:42 PM
They are working marvelously. I think it has to do with the particular hue selection... I'm also of the opinion that green should technically be reclassified as a neutral. :-)
Beautiful work!
Posted by: CitricSugar | 11/05/2009 at 04:40 AM
Aneela, I just love the combo, and noticed it appearing in my own work.
I believe we need to work with colours that make us happy!
:)
Posted by: Valentina | 11/05/2009 at 04:35 PM
It totally works and that embroidery is fantastic. I love that you incorperated that into it. Really special!
Thanks for your comment on my blog BTW. I'm really enjoying yours.
Posted by: Lauren Hawley | 11/08/2009 at 05:41 PM