My other half is pretty good with a ball of wool and knitting needles. Me, not so much. So, as the days get shorter and there's more time to sit by the fire I've decided to take on a classic bit of craftery. I discovered it in the 1978 edition of Better Homes and Gardens Complete Book of Knitting, Crochet & Embroidery. It's a hefty vintage book with quite the slew of ideas, many of which would get you arrested if you even stepped out the front door wearing one (see-through butterfly crochet tank top anyone?). But hey, I'm up for the challenge and have decided to go for an embroidered pillow project that could look very cool. Take a look below at the cover of the book - love that canary yellow! - and beneath that there's pattern for the project, called the Flower Bed Pillow. I think it could be a lovely addition to our fucshia sofa in, maybe, a combo of plums, pinks and greys. What do you think? If you fancy your own copy of the book, check out eBay here.
