Upcycled brooches and a spring lariat
Finally, after months of being busy with my new company, Simply Written Pty Ltd, I took a weekend off to stitch, crochet and complete a few ‘in train’ projects. And it felt good. My partner was away so the house was mouse-quiet, and I didn’t feel compelled to cleaning up the mess right away because I was the only one home.
The first thing I completed was a spring lariat, knut on a knitting nancy with a mohair/lurex yarn blend, and finished with mohair crochet flowers, secured with French knots.
I quickly moved to completing a few more shabbies. These are upcycled brooches (pins) fashioned from the off-cuts of other projects. Making a brooch from off-cuts is a bit like fashioning underfelt (or making yoghurt from scratch?) and feels somewhat like painting. I love the layers, the textures and the surprises that emerge as each brooch tells its story through my needle.
Recently I sold a lot of my wares through a beautiful shop in Healesville called Clarence. The woman who owns and runs the shop has whimsy in her veins and an eye for the beautiful. We have this deal. She sells my stuff and I get credit in her store, which is completely the best deal for me because she buys so well, and so creatively.
Until I take these creations to Clarence, you can find them (and many more items) on my Etsy site – handmade3777.etsy.com
Until next time, wishing you soul soothing creativity that invites you in at every turn.
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