Brooches

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I needed to tat things that are quick and easy, and could be classed as no-brainers! The reason being that I am finding it very hard to concentrate on the doily pattern,  but must get back to it some time.  So I made some brooches which will go to a Summer Fete to be sold (well possibly) next weekend.











I plan to make a few more because after finishing each one I do not necessary like it and want to make a prettier brooch.  The pattern I am using is this one , and with adding lots of beads and a large bead in the middle they look quite good.    I am trying to think of the colours people will like but not actually sure I have chosen the right ones, so more are going to have to be made!

Comments

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 28, 2016 at 3:35 AM

    They're all beautiful! They look like a sparkly bouquet! Of course the blue one is my favorite! ;-)

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  2. Eliz Davis aka TatknotMay 28, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    They all look wonderful. Jane will be so pleased with what you've done.

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  3. MaureenMay 28, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    I love them all! - especially the black and white one, and the purple. Maybe a green colour would be popular, I seem to wear a lot of green accessories.

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    1. Sally KersonMay 28, 2016 at 10:25 AM

      Making a green one now Maureen, also one of my favourite colours!

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  4. Jane McLellanMay 28, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    They must be wonderfully sparkly in real life. Lovely collection.

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  5. UnknownMay 28, 2016 at 8:04 AM

    I love the colors especially the black and aqua colored ones!

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  6. Sally KersonMay 28, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for all your lovely comments but still want to make even better and prettier ones!

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  7. MichelleMay 28, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    So very pretty and I love them all together!!!

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  8. BerniceMay 28, 2016 at 9:59 PM

    They all look lovely, with so many choices choosing one would be my dilemma.

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  9. Kathy NiklewiczMay 29, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    These are all gorgeous! They should sell very quickly!
    I find it amusing that you do these as 'therapy'! I would be thrilled if I could make just one! I haven' mastered working with beads yet. Great photo, by the way!

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    1. Sally KersonMay 31, 2016 at 6:49 AM

      Not sure I will sell them at all Kathy, no idea what people like these days.
      You must work with beads, although they make a terrible mess when dropped!!

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