Tag Archives: handmade brooch

Heart of the matter…

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

Yeah, reports completed! So time for a little sewing. I thought that this weekend I would have a break from my Jacobean crewel work and go back to a project I started a little while ago. I came to goldwork … Continue reading →

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Getting to the heart of it!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

With one week left until I can continue with my Jacobean crewelwork, I decided to make a start on the little heart brooch, designed by Jenny Adin-Christie. It is the last of the three kits that I bought from her. … Continue reading →

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Shiny, shiny….

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

After a weekend of on/off sewing my butterfly brooch is finally starting to take shape. It has been a very fiddly process, particularly adding the spangles – especially as my fingers are rather like oversized bananas! The directions are very … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Millefiori Brooch

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

I should probably get in a little more practice before attempting the butterfly brooch by Jenny Adin Christie – but I always was very impatient! So have made a start on the felt padding. I must remember to get this … Continue reading →

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