Wednesday, 26 January 2011

~A Monthly Make 2011 ~

I signed up to complete a Monthly Make with 'Annie The Felt Fairy'; and as January is creeping on I am finding myself with very little to actually show.

Of the things I have made many of them are unfinished, including three different cushion covers, a little pile of crochet granny squares, some larger 'Crochet-a-long' squares for the Ravelry throw ~ but nothing complete. The bits that I have completed are for gifts for the birthday swap and the Spread the Bloggy Love swap, so I can't show them here just yet.

So after all my excuses, here is my little offering for January 2011, two large flower brooches made with the last of the Rowan pure wool I had left over from the scarf I made at Christmas.

I added a few pearls (lovingly snipped off a rubbish necklace I had) to spice it up a bit, and then made another exactly the same. They are rather big and heavy and will probably only be suitable for a coat, jacket or heavy cardie ~ I think one might go well on my grey wool coat.

I have dusted the sewing machine off and made some fabric bits this last week, I will have to show you them soon.

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28 comments:

  1. char26 January 2011 at 15:24

    i love these, i would totally wear one! :)

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  2. Bethany26 January 2011 at 15:25

    I love the way the pearls look!

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  3. Lucy in the Clouds26 January 2011 at 15:31

    I love the pearls on these! You sound like you've been very busy! x

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  4. LaaLaa26 January 2011 at 15:51

    Pretty brooches! I lve the pearls. xxx

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  5. Vix26 January 2011 at 16:03

    They are beautiful, they remind me of dainty little bird's nest with posh pearly eggs nestling inside. You are clever. xxx

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  6. Amanda Makes26 January 2011 at 16:06

    How lovely, Kandi! xxxx

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  7. Serenata26 January 2011 at 16:12

    The little pearls just make those brooches perfect.

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  8. Jacey26 January 2011 at 16:14

    I love the pearls on those, I always end up using a button, what a great idea. xx

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  9. ♥ emma bear forever ♥26 January 2011 at 16:18

    They are lovely Kandi, the pearls look very pretty x

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  10. courtzmelv26 January 2011 at 16:20

    CUTE broaches! xx

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  11. Ali26 January 2011 at 16:42

    Oh they are gorgeous xx

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  12. Unknown26 January 2011 at 17:36

    I love them, the pearls finish them of beautifully too! The colour is great too, I like neautral colours as they can be worn with anythingg. I am doing my make on friday! Talk about last minute.

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  13. daisychain26 January 2011 at 17:48

    These are utterly gorgeous! You are a crafting inspiration.

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  14. Scented Sweetpeas26 January 2011 at 18:53

    ooh I likey! They would look fab in hair too :-)

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  15. Unknown26 January 2011 at 19:20

    The brooches are gorgeous! :) x

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  16. Alexandra26 January 2011 at 20:19

    They are gorgeous, love the colour! xxx

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  17. Helga26 January 2011 at 20:24

    Love those crochet flower brooches! Clever minx.Super pretty with the pearls.I bought a blue one a while back from a market,but the centre was very bare,so I added a diamante button-they def need a centrepiece!
    X

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  18. lemonade kitty26 January 2011 at 21:05

    I love the pearls in the middle of the brooches the colours go so well, Lucey xx

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  19. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 21:09

    Great brooches, I would definitely wear :) x

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  20. Linda26 January 2011 at 21:27

    They look lovely. xxx

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  21. giddynici27 January 2011 at 00:10

    Very pretty brooches, great job. X

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  22. Josie-Mary27 January 2011 at 07:15

    Lovely brooches :) I haven't made much this month, need to get moving in Feb as I'm doing a big craft fair in April & I don't have much stock! x

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  23. hart4427 January 2011 at 07:32

    They are beautiful :) I just love your makes, so inspiring. Thank you for your wonderful blog, it keeps me going :)
    Sue xx

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  24. Sarah27 January 2011 at 10:21

    So cute x

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  25. -27 January 2011 at 21:44

    Now these are impressive!

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  26. Dazie31 January 2011 at 16:14

    Stunning I love the colour!
    Dazie
    x

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  27. Holly Days Closet31 January 2011 at 16:58

    I love your flowers I've made some they whip up so fast and easy I love doing them.
    Holly

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  28. Sian31 January 2011 at 17:26

    Absolutely beautiful - I just love that combo of pearls and soft grey rowan.

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