Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Twelve Days color themes emerging


Apparently I love oranges, maroons, blues and pinks together. It's probably why I end up with one in each pattern sample batch. And why I never seem to give them as gifts. One day I will have a white Christmas tree and these ornaments will rock it. You might think I planned this color theme ahead of time...mmkay sure, let's go with that. I completely and professionally planned it like a forward thinking micro business owner. *coughs*


Oooh. Aquas, mints and greens. This theme is late to the party. I'm diggin it. I need to make it retroactive with the first two ornaments so I have a complete set so far.


And yellows. There's a theme in this grouping somehow. It's not quite as cohesive. More yellows will be in the future. I need to bring back that lighter yellow like on the Partridge and Pear. It's got zing. *snapping fingers*

I can't get as excited about traditional red and green combos but I do think a whole set done in whites and ivories would be so pretty. Hey, one of you guys do that! And send me pictures. That's what's so great about DIY and digital patterns. You can make whatever color combos float your boat.

Posted by Larissa Holland at 5:00 AM
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    gorgeous!

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  2. SkooksMarch 31, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    I love them all! How does one even begin to choose??

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    1. Larissa HollandMarch 31, 2015 at 8:18 PM

      haha, Skooks, I have the same problem whenever I give samples away as gifts.

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  3. BethMarch 31, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I did notice a color theme when i kept ordering more of certain colors. I will try to go outside the box on the 6th day

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    1. Larissa HollandMarch 31, 2015 at 8:19 PM

      Beth, I do tend to gravitate toward the secondary palette and not the primary...that's just me.

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  4. Grandma GMarch 31, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I have no trouble choosing my favorites. They're the ones with the black in them... I love the stunning contrast!

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  5. Florida GirlMarch 31, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I would love an ivory set! Have to try that when I get going on my Christmas crafts. 'Till then, I'm partial to your lighter yellow ornaments. And a set with red and green used sparingly, as accents, could be quite pretty. So many choices! So much variation! Wonderful!!

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    1. Larissa HollandMarch 31, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      Thanks! So, can I put you down for volunteering to make an ivory set, Florida Girl? Be sure to share photos. :0)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    gorgeous.

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  7. CatieMarch 31, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Hmmm... it's a toss up for me between the first and last group! They are all soooo pretty though! :)

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    1. Larissa HollandMarch 31, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      Thank you, Catie! I so love putting different color combos together.

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  8. RobynMarch 31, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Gorgeous, as usual. I am amazed at your focus. I can hardly finish one simple project like a Wiksten tank and you've stuck with these for years. Bravo, my friend. (clap clap clap)

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    1. Larissa HollandApril 1, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      Robyn, I owe it all to you! So many of my patterns start with the internal question "I wonder what I can make for Robyn?". To be honest, I'm pretty astounded at my focus also. I WILL FINISH THIS SERIES AND I WILL LOVE IT.

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  9. MistyApril 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    I love seeing your color groupings!

    I was noticing that there isn't much purple in my felt collection for making these ornaments so I thought I might try incorporating that next.

    I have been wanting to try an ivory and light peach combo on a Snowbird sometime. Creamsicle? Ha ha!

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  10. EneahApril 5, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    Beautiful!!! ; ))

    Greetings!

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  11. UnknownMarch 28, 2016 at 2:13 AM

    Gorgeous Larissa I have begun making these for my Church Mice Quilting Group for Christmas. Will add to the fun I arrange. Will definitely need the rest of the 12 days

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  12. UnknownOctober 23, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    Do you make these to sell? Or can you point me in the direction of the pattern? Thanks!

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    1. Larissa HollandOctober 25, 2016 at 1:22 PM

      Hi, Veronica! Sorry, no time to make and sell finished ornaments but you can DIY with the sewing patterns. My Etsy shop is mmmcrafts.etsy.com

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  13. Jeanne KellyDecember 19, 2019 at 6:52 AM

    Wow - stunning!

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