As anyone who sees me in Civic during the week can confirm, this autumn I have become the queen of brooches (and black cardis, but that is another post altogether). I've got some many brooches that I was having trouble storing them where they wouldn't get damaged. I've had an idea for a brooch keeper ratting around in my head for the last couple of weeks, so today I made it.
I'm really happy with it. It's sturdy and very protective, and it has matroyshkas! In red! It will store my brooches safely in my smalls drawer, and I can also take it with me when I go on holidays next week. I took photos during the process of making it, so it may become a tutorial. Who knows?
This post is my 150th. I've made some amazing friends through this blog, and to thank you all for sticking around I would like to give a present to one of you. If you comment on this post I will put you in a draw, and the winner will get a project bag and a chrysanthemum flower brooch hand made by me. I haven't made them yet, but given you have until Thursday 5pm Canberra time to post, I have plenty of time to make something.
I love your brooch keeper - what a great idea - a tutorial would be tops!
ReplyDeleteAnd the chrysanthemums look great too.
I think that owl brooch is the best buttony beastie I've seen in a long time. Do you know who made it?
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great idea for storing all your brooches.
The Owl Brooch is made by Betty Jo Designs. She makes them from recycled lino. You can find them at either The Hive in Braddon, or at Georgielove.com.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 150 posts! And what a good idea that brooch keeper is - I love feeling organised with thinsg like that!
ReplyDeleteyes it's true. You ARE seen about town with brooches of all descriptions. And much admired for it.
ReplyDeleteThe holder is perfect. Nice one.
Congrats on the 150 posts. Love the brooch holder. Do I notice that the red felt is loose like the leaves of a book so you can pin the brooches on to it. It looks really good.
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Weeeee, congrats on 150 posts!
ReplyDeleteVry clever and lovely brooch holder; a tutorial would be lovely. The owl is still my fave, but the mermaid is a close second! I adore brooches, but sadly dont ever remember to put them on....
Congrats on 150 posts. Remember to be careful when pinning your brooches on, I would hate for you to do what Cecile did with a needle - nasty!
ReplyDeleteI love your brooches! I LOVE your chrysanthemum! And congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteWell,firstly,Congrats on your 150th post. This blogging thing is a very pleasant way to pass the time don't you think.I really appreciate all the comments and lovely words you've made on my blog, linoforest.
Secondly, the brooch storer is pure Genius...love it.
Owlie looks so contented sitting cosily with his broochy buddies.
And he is in such good company...
xxx Liz @ Betty Jo designs
What a cute little brooch holder idea. And it's no secret how much I love those cute Russian dolls : )
ReplyDeleteA brooch holder - that's such a great idea! And yours is so gorgeous. Congrats on 150 posts. You know I'd have commented even without a giveaway! Your chrysanthemums are very nice too.
ReplyDeletethat is fantastic, definatly post a tutorial on that one, you'll have a following in no time.
ReplyDeleteRed rabbit looks very happy. We are always so happy to see our little friends popping up in good homes. Keep blogging. Best wishes
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Yes, congratulations on 150 posts - and on finding such wonderful fabric. The Matroyshkas are very cute and I'm sure they'll take good care of your brooches (I particularly like the mermaid).
ReplyDeleteCheers, and have a good holiday.
you sewing types are really very clever with what you can just whip up like that. what a great idea and what gorgeous brooches!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on #150!
ReplyDeleteI really, really like that red chrysanth. And I'd like a better look at that little mermaid. She's a sweetie.
Congrats Michelle. Very impressed with the placement of your name tag and the SQuilters pin! I have a delft clog at home that matches your trinket boxes very well. It was part of the centerpiece of my 21st cake - a clog filled with Australian natives to reflect my heritage.
ReplyDeleteThat brooch keeper is awesome - I too have a surfeit of brooches...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 150!
well i was going to post anyway, but then i saw the possibility of such a great prize and got excited! I love that little russian doll fabric btw.
ReplyDeleteI've been a lurker for awhile, but am de-lurking to say CONGRATS! 150 posts is definitely an accomplishment. Isn't blogging fun?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 150 posts!! That brooch keeper is a sensational idea. My many brooches are just floating around in a bowl. I like this idea much better :)
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