Flower Brooches

Finally, a use for some of the vintage fabric I collect... flower brooches. They measure about 3 or so inches across and would look sweet on a jacket lapel or closing the neck of a blouse. They could also be used to add flourish to a hat, totebag, curtains, cushions or anything else your imagination can dream up.

They are something that I started playing with some months ago, when I was trying to decide what to sell at this year's Great Glebe Garage Sale. They take a fair amount of work to make and I'm not sure that they are the right match for the bargain hunters who turn out on mass for this annual sale. Perhaps they belong in a craft shop.

What do you think? Would you wear one?

Nothing Wasted

These button brooches are so easy to make and look so adorable. Covered button kits are available at most fabric stores. Just like my night light shade project, choosing the material is the hardest part of the task! Once the buttons have been covered in fabric, a jewelery pin is glued to the back to turn it into a brooch. These three were made from a strip of vintage material (barely the width of the button) that I had cut off the edge of a tablecloth to eliminate a hole. Nothing is ever wasted.