21 October 2008

Mother of Pearl brooch

Sherry's post on her MOP buttons reminded brain cell number 3 that a friend down the road had kindly given me a few to 'play' with ages ago so I dug them out!!! Here's the one I did for her.
So simple to do but I think it's quite pretty too. I wanted it to sort of 'cup' the button but not hide it in any way. This is the result with no 'ugly' threads covering it either. Note the blue beads which lie just on the edge although not attached in any way.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

HEY! All the pretty tatting is on the BACK! HEY! :0

OmonSan said...

What a lovly idea! I have a few very nice and old buttons from the frock my mother used when she was expecting me and I always treasured them and now you gave me the best idea ever what to do with them. Thank you!

Jane Eborall said...

Yes but there's plenty on the front too!!!!! I just didn't want to hide the pretty button!!!

LadyShuttleMaker aka MadMadPotter said...

This is really awesome! The MOP buttons are definately on my "to-do" list and you have given me something to chew on. Thanks!

Art by JoyMac said...

Just lovely Jane..is there a pattern for these broches too? I have got a few very old buttons that would look nice done like this
Joy in oZ

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