Blue Hand Felted Floral Brooch edition #4 dark green The brass cut beads are

The brass cut beads are from my great grandmothers notions

hat or piece of clothing this bold fabric and leather brooch will be a fresh look

It was cut from a variety of leathers ranging from goat

This red frame is made from a sturdy 100% wool felt that is sewn and decorated with a black button from the early 1970s

Blue Hand Felted Floral Brooch edition #4 dark green The brass cut beads areThis blue multi coloured floral felted pin is the forth brooch I created, edition #4. This button is from the late 20th century when women's fashion included buttons on their garments. The center of this button has a steel cut cluster facet placed on top of a purple carved shell. Circa 1890s. To create this brooch I work with coloured carded wool fleece, needle felting the wool into a unique design. It is then hand sewed and beaded with a lock brooch