Quilled Lavender

I'm crazy about lavender and one of my dreams is to visit Provence when the fields are in bloom. For right now though, the few plants I put in alongside our house will have to do. Because they tend to spill over the sidewalk a bit, the scent wafts up when I brush against the stems while walking past - love that! Here's a photo taken when the flowers were in their prime last week.

Lavender

I was inspired to quill some lavender in different shades of purple...

Quilled Lavender

because it's nice to be reminded of the real thing all year long.

Quilled Lavender

The silk moire-effect background paper was a sheet I printed out from a wallpaper site. I'm not sure if the link to that exact paper still exists, but you'll find loads of other papers to choose from here. Just click on any book title that strikes your fancy and then you can page through it... all of the wallpaper patterns open up to nearly full page size.
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  1. mardijaneJune 11, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I LOVE LAVENDER! This is really neat.

    x/o Becoming Urban

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  2. Anama LilyJune 11, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Gorgeous! Your hands are blessed.

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  3. Deb CJune 11, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Just love the simplicity and elegance here. I bet Paul would like to try his hand at this someday..

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  4. Ana Laura De Romero June 11, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    It looks so beautiful... shows perfect the beauty of lavender
    =) greetings from México

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  5. Handmade in IsraelJune 11, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Stunning! You did a great job. Enjoy that lavender all year round.

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  6. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Ann,I love your quilled lavender pic especially the way you have used all the different shades of purple and the moire background is very sweet.
    Licia

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  7. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Wow....wonderful creation :)

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  8. Sujana SarathJune 11, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I love lavender as well. Its my favorite color,scent always..
    Very neat work as always.

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  9. majchaJune 11, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Really beautiful!
    And an inspiration for a birthday present. :) Thank you!

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  10. DaneeJune 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    From afar (Or as far as you were in the first photo) you achieved a remarkable resemblance to the real lavender. A sunning piece of work.

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  11. SaskiaJune 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Love it! next step would be to quill a whole lavender bush. It looks amazingly real!

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  12. AnnJune 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I love the scent of lavender. Your quilled ones are so pretty and I like the background paper.

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  13. CaseyJune 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    So pretty, Ann! I really like how you used multiple colors in the flowers. I love lavender and the big fat bumble bees it attracts.

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  14. Carole M.June 11, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    I love lavender too Ann and your quilled interpretation is just beautiful

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  15. JillJune 11, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    That is fabulous, lovely subtle colours.

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  16. lavina agarwalJune 11, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    these are gorgeous..love the lavendars!!

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  17. chillin with QuillinJune 11, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    wow there gorgeous, love all the purples you used!!!!
    Paula

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  18. RachelJune 11, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Beautifully done, as usual! I love lavender, too. This is truly superb!

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  19. Teddie SeeleyJune 12, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Ann,
    I too love the smell of lavender.
    Your picture is just beautiful.

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  20. SUGANTHIJune 12, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I am always delighted when you have a quilling post here and doubly happy when it is your work. Love all the different purples you have used and how stylishly the flowers are arranged.

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  21. LeanneJune 12, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    So simple yet beautiful & in my favorite color.

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  22. WhiteRacoonJune 12, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Cool! I love purple =) And the way you arranged the shades is just awesome! One shade for the roll and another for the outlining is a great idea! Very inspiring work!

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  23. Eileen Ng-FrumkinJune 12, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    The quilling is so delicate! I don't see anyone growing lavender near me. It's too bad and must smell lovely!

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  24. Jan CastleJune 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    A real treat to once again see your quilling.....Beautiful!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  25. Ann MartinJune 13, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Thanks everyone!

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  26. SorayaJune 14, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I like your use of varied shades of purple. Beautiful!

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  27. Anji*June 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I love lavender too! and LOVE your quilled version, absolutely gorgeous, the colours are beautiful :)

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