Woolgatherers Challenge #2

Vintage Button and Beads

Set by me

All 3 pieces

Brenda Marshall

This lovely, tactile piece features of an old enamelled brooch pin depicting the Virgin Mary. Brenda incorporated it with some beading on felted fibres.

Clare Atfield

Clare brought some sweet little plastic owl beads from the 70s that she planned to use for this challenge but with a new baby to look after didnt get chance to work on her project.  Instead she crocheted with wire & gemstones this retro inspired bracelet.

Mine

I pulled one of the silk caps I dyed recently into a very thin roving & crocheted this simple choker.  Button & beads have been rattling round in my stash for yonks - its good to use them on something :)

Next challenge: Flowers

Woolgatherers Challenge #1

Tiny Frames

Challenge set by Sue ~ who also kindly provided the frames.

Sue is still working on her piece so unfortunately its not featured here

These frames are so pretty, and SO tiny!  The area where the picture goes measures just 15mm x 13mm.


Brenda Marshall

 This stunning little landscape is made from embroidery threads.  Fantastic!


Clare Atfield

E is for Evie - Clares beautiful baby girl.  Patiently knitted on super skinny needles :)

Mine

 I embroidered the hand on a scrap of felt.  The ribbon is frayed bias cut silk, handpainted.  All the symbols on the frame are often associated with Goddesses.. so I stuck with the theme :)

Next time: Vintage beads & buttons

xx