I love paisley. I think paisley was one of the first patterns that I can remember being able to identify. It’s like when you realize that a robin is a robin and not just another generic brown bird. I can remember a time when I would look for paisley when we were out shopping just to see if I could find any. Anyhow, a friend asked me yesterday what I was working on after the holiday frenzy and this is it.
Paisley brooches. They are made from a couple of layers of nice wool felt, with a sort of reverse applique where I have cut patterns out of the top layer so you can see the color underneath. Then stitched with beads. I have been on a kick for brooches lately. Something about wearing a lot of cardigans with turtlenecks, they seem to beg for a fun pin. (I got the most amazing wooden owl one for Christmas from my mom & dad – I will show you that later!) I am not sure that everyone is as charmed by pins & brooches as I am, so who knows if anyone will want to buy them, but I am getting ready to put a few in my etsy shop and I might take them to the Textile Center shop as well. (I’d love to hear your opinions!)
You are not alone — I love pins, too, and these are wonderful.
The Loch Ness Monster will be constructed of paisley flannel, purchased yesterday…it must be in the genes.
Paisley Loch Ness. Nice.
Paisley prints are my favorite — the pins are awesome! Hmmmmm, may need to patronize your shop again. Am getting lots of wear out of the hand dyed silk brooch I bought.
You’re Great Grandma Cora is smiling down on you!