Saturday, March 17, 2012

Easter 'Woolie" Eggs


Here are a few of my wool Easter eggs. I made and sold these in the 90's, and I still get them out every year. They are made from vintage wool blankets. Blankets were plentiful and inexpensive then... not so these days. The grass green and the orange were favorites of mine. They made splendid carrots!


...embroidered details...


 

The teal blue eggs are the result of dying with plain old Ritz Dye...can you believe it? I remember that these little eggs sold very well at shows, and that a few family members were gifted a set for their Easter tables. They tell me they still get them out every year, too.

This time of year makes me think "pastels"...change is good for the soul...right?...even when it is a little bit out of your comfort zone.

Enjoy the evening,
Robyn



14 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, such cute eggs!! Yes, pastels are perfect for this time of year.

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  2. These are so delightful! Sure wish I still enjoyed the stuff I made back in the 90's! LOL

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  3. Hi, Robin:
    They are the cutest eggs I've seen anyone make!
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  4. Your woolie eggs and carrots are adorable Robyn!! Those flowered ones are amazing....and loving the Putz in the candy jars....how sweet is that.....! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  5. the are so very sweet. I think they look like a lot of work
    Cathy

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  6. how sweet! love them all ~ especially the little chick! and I agree with cranky crow...your putz sheep in your glass jars with jelly bird aggs is genius! Happy Spring to you!!

    Lori

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  7. How lovely your woolie eggs and carrots look! Have a great week. Take care, janice

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  8. I love these eggs... I made and sold some years ago but I think yours are much nicer. I don't decorate for Easter any more..maybe if I ever have grandkids?
    Glad you arrived safely back home :D
    xx
    z

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