August 26, 2009

Orange watermelons and how to carve them

Some inspiring watermelon carving went on at the Craft Social. And then I find out that my mum is growing New Queen watermelons, which have orange flesh. Get out! Where can I buy one of these orange guys in Chicago? And then, what can I do to him? Here's a list of carving ideas with instructions for anybody who wants to do some surgery.

(Images from Veseys.com and Watermelon.org)

16 comments:

  1. Grandma GAugust 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    I guess you'll just have to make another trip home and get one of mine. I in fact ate some of it just a couple hours ago. Very good, even though could've been a tad riper. And VERY JUICY!

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  2. JoanAugust 26, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    They're clever and pretty.
    I have trouble just cutting one up :)
    Joan

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  3. Lori PAugust 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I'm with Joan. I'd like to have someone artistically cut one for me. :)

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  4. UnknownAugust 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Just hopping through blogland and landed on your lovely blog. i'm totally going to try that recycled magazine basket! Anyway, just thought I'd say hi!

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  5. lpAugust 26, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    You should check out Baker Creek Seed Company (www.rareseeds.com)--they have all kinds of crazy watermelons and other cool things in more colors than you ever knew those fruits or vegetables came in.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    hey question!

    where'd you get your layout cause i want one with sidebars on both sides

    help ^_^

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  7. chaiisgoodAugust 26, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Orange watermelons...Only suits you! :-)

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  8. DiannaAugust 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Great carvings! I've carved watermelon baskets, buy these beat that. I discovered Dulcinea watermelons this season, yummy.

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  9. CarlyAugust 27, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    One of the fruits I crave (I'm not so much a carver...) most often in my favouritest colour! Yay! It makes me happy in the same way that white cherries and purple cauliflower does. :-)

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  10. Cherish @ My Cup of TeaAugust 27, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm so in love with your blog. I've added it to my favorites list, if you'd like to reciprocate, please feel free.

    www.cherishscupoftea.blogspot.com

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  11. Jessica JonesAugust 27, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Hibiscus, see here.

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  12. anna and the ringAugust 27, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Oh watermelon fun! We did something very similar a couple of weeks ago. Didn't turn out quite so well!

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  13. sweetjeanetteAugust 29, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    I particularly love the teapot melon!!! Lovin' visiting your blog! come see me!

    sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

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  14. suprlipopetteAugust 31, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    It's so delightfull

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  15. zakkalifeSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Okay, I just checked out the watermelon carving site and some of them are just amazing. I thought the Birthday Cake Watermelon was very clever. Love the teapot too.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    these watermelons are so usual around here that one doesn't think that they can be hard to find...
    :-)

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