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TA-DAH : the BIG TREE !!!!

In this post I've shown you a couple of trees and I've told you that soon I could have revealed you what idea I had for the big tree….

Today is the day!!!!!!

In the meantime, I've bought a canvas (60x90cm) on which I laid some pieces of crochet, like ….


….. clouds, raindrops, grass and some old felt friends (look here!)…..

I was playing with them for a while, just to find the right composition…








…..and I didn't forget these little guys, the right ones to complete this woodland scene….




….but I didn't want to leave the canvas in white, so I decided to use some ochre (it's what I had in my cupboard! I'm not really enthusiast about yellows, but, at the end, this was not a bad choice! Phew!) for the background…








….then….I just wanted to cry!!!! Honestly : do you imagine what does it mean to sew all this stuff on a canvas????? Note that the back wooden frame is quite annoying in projects like this one, because it force you to use a part of the canvas (when you have to use a needle!)….

So, after a couple of days, I decided to collect all my patience and some colourful threads…sigh….



….when I was in my half way in sewing the raindrops, I thought that maybe they could be better to be sewn in the centre rather than along the border….


…..but you know what ? You can learn only from mistakes !!!! Next time (?????) I'll going to sew the drops differently : today they are right fine in this way!!!! ;oD

This was the back of my canvas after all the sewing….!!!!!…..


I had to use the glue for the grass, because it lays along the border…..


….and for the creatures of the woods….DONE !!!!!



As you can see above, the border of the canvas has been glued with B&W gingham ribbon!


Now, this little "masterpiece" is hanging on one of the walls at the entrance of our home ….



….I just wanted to celebrate this event taking a picture of me (thank you Paolo!) with my canvas…


….. so you can smile with me!!!!!!! ;oD

If you are interested in some of the motifs used for this "piece of art" , well these are the patterns I have followed :

Everything is said, so…..

xxxxx Alessandra

Today link parties : Link your Stuff! , Craft Schooling Sunday, Pin It Thursday and hookin hump day #58 link party fiber arts !!!! Join me and have fun!!! Thank you!!!!
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  1. creativejewishmom/sara3 November 2013 at 10:07

    So much fun, what a fabulous way to use our little crocheted doo dads! A very unique piece that's actually much quicker to make than a sweater or a blanket, and could be a sweet baby gift too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  2. creativejewishmom/sara3 November 2013 at 10:07

    So much fun, what a fabulous way to use our little crocheted doo dads! A very unique piece that's actually much quicker to make than a sweater or a blanket, and could be a sweet baby gift too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  3. Anonymous3 November 2013 at 11:27

    Bravissima!!! amazing work! Thumbs up! Giulia

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  4. homemade@myplace3 November 2013 at 11:32

    @Giulia : grazie mille!!!! xxxxx Ale

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  5. Martina3 November 2013 at 12:30

    wow!wow!wow! i celebrate with you - horrayyyy...
    xxo, martina♥

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  6. marmarel3 November 2013 at 12:35

    Ohhh wow, this is so nice! Yellow is a very good choice for the background and I beliefe to sew this is a terrible job! But you finished it and it looks great!

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  7. Stins3 November 2013 at 13:07

    It's so pretty and fun! Well done!
    I love it... Have a great Sunday, love from Mirjam.

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  8. Corine3 November 2013 at 13:37

    I like it very much! Well done!

    Have a nice day!
    Many greetings, Corine

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  9. Anonymous3 November 2013 at 15:47

    Complimenti Alessandra per la tua creatività. E' un bellissimo quadro per illuminare queste prime giornate autunnali.
    Ciao da Maria Luisa

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  10. hooksandyarns3 November 2013 at 15:57

    I like it very much - it's very creative and pretty. :)

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  11. homemade@myplace3 November 2013 at 16:27

    @ Maria Luisa : Grazie dei complimenti !!!!! Fanno sempre molto piacere!!!!
    xxxx Alessandra

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  12. Heather 3 November 2013 at 17:25

    it's really wonderful, it's like a crochet art mural, or a crochet art poster don't you think?! this could start a new trend......! Heather x

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  13. linda3 November 2013 at 18:43

    Wow it's absolutely amazing so unique just the sort of thing I love. :)

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  14. Tinie3 November 2013 at 18:48

    BEAUTIFUL, GREAT, FANTASTIC. Those are my words for your tree. I love it. Love from Holland, X Tinie

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  15. Barbara3 November 2013 at 19:25

    Absolutely beautiful, what a very very nice idea. You have a very creative mind. I love love love it!

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  16. Margaret3 November 2013 at 19:55

    This is beautiful.

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  17. Stel3 November 2013 at 20:15

    How sweet is this! Really nice idea :-)

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  18. Crafty in the Med3 November 2013 at 23:18

    My goodness Ales...what a masterpiece and so vibrant. You can certainly feel proud of yourself because it is a beautiful work of art. I love the idea of painting with crochet!!


    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  19. Lori ann4 November 2013 at 09:33

    you are so cute! how fantastic ale!! i love it!

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  20. Tweed Thoughts4 November 2013 at 11:46

    Aw, how amazing Alessandra! This is a real masterpiece by a true artist :) :)
    Alison x

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  21. Crafted by Carly4 November 2013 at 13:51

    What a wonderfully colourful, happy scene! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  22. cristina4 November 2013 at 17:05

    Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhh!!!!!!
    GORGEOUS, Ale!!!! I loooove it!!!!! It is great!!!! really, a great work!
    Congrats and kisses from Catalonia!

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  23. Anonymous5 November 2013 at 08:36

    It's fabulous, I love it! xxxx

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  24. Maddalena5 November 2013 at 10:32

    Mitico Ale !Rallegra la tua casa e poi hai fatto le gocce di pioggia al posto della neve per Natale !
    Ti mando le castagne !
    Maddalena

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  25. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures5 November 2013 at 12:50

    That is just adorable and I love the vibrant gold background. Just lovely! Tammy

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  26. la5 November 2013 at 22:53

    I love this, what brilliant work Ale. I especially love the picture of you with it :o)...xx

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  27. Preeti6 November 2013 at 08:20

    This looks so pretty, Ale!! Those vibrant colors brightened up the wall!! Great job!!

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  28. Kate6 November 2013 at 15:14

    Wow, this is fantastic!! It's so fun and colorful, and looks fabulous on your wall!!
    Kate :}

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  29. Miss Creatuurtje6 November 2013 at 21:51

    Wauwww! This is really great! I don't speak English very well but I'm coming to follow you because Tinie said you have a very nice blog ... and she is right! :-)

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  30. Brittany7 November 2013 at 19:35

    This is so cute, it really is a work of art! Display it proudly!! :)

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  31. Hanni7 November 2013 at 19:37

    This is fabulous! I love your crochet tree!!!

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  32. Janneke13 November 2013 at 23:32

    Wow, this looks great! Great idea for a childrens room!

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  33. Tamara18 November 2013 at 23:30

    I love this! Thanks for linking up on Hookin On Hump Day!

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  34. Anonymous25 October 2015 at 05:46

    on which page is this diamond pattern because i have the book but did not find it
    Please help

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    1. homemade@myplace25 October 2015 at 08:43

      it's on page 36, the "try-color granny" !!!!
      xxxx Ale

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