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.

~ ♥ Back Soon ♥ ~

28 comments:

char said...

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

Bethany said...

I love the way the pearls look!

Lucy in the Clouds said...

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

LaaLaa said...

Pretty brooches! I lve the pearls. xxx

Vix said...

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

Amanda Makes said...

How lovely, Kandi! xxxx

Serenata said...

The little pearls just make those brooches perfect.

Jacey said...

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

♥ emma bear forever ♥ said...

They are lovely Kandi, the pearls look very pretty x

courtzmelv said...

CUTE broaches! xx

Ali said...

Oh they are gorgeous xx

Unknown said...

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.

daisychain said...

These are utterly gorgeous! You are a crafting inspiration.

Scented Sweetpeas said...

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

Unknown said...

The brooches are gorgeous! :) x

Alexandra said...

They are gorgeous, love the colour! xxx

Helga said...

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

lemonade kitty said...

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

Unknown said...

Great brooches, I would definitely wear :) x

Linda said...

They look lovely. xxx

giddynici said...

Very pretty brooches, great job. X

Josie-Mary said...

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

hart44 said...

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

Sarah said...

So cute x

- said...

Now these are impressive!

Dazie said...

Stunning I love the colour!
Dazie
x

Holly Days Closet said...

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

Sian said...

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