I`ve just spent the last couple of days making some more bumble bees brooches and I`m really pleased with the results. I used the drawings I did last year for inspiration again, but I let these ones ‘evolve’ as they were being made which means that they are all slightly different. They really seemed to come ‘alive’ when I embroidered their little legs, I took care over the angle of their legs to try and suggest movement and to give them a sketched feel. I really love their textures, I think the layers of fabric scraps and stitching give them a lovely furry look. It`s been such a cold Spring so far that I haven`t spotted any bumble bees in the garden yet, but I`m looking forward to seeing them soon.
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These look beautifully made.I especially like to one on the yellow and white fabric.
Thanks! That`s my favourite too. I used recycled furnishing fabric samples for the background and I only had enough of that yellow for one brooch
…that yellow to make one brooch
What a great way of using up some fabric stash.
I love these! Have favourited your shop in Etsy and will put a link to your post in my bee blog.
Thanks so much Emily! Just checked out your brilliant blog and I`m now following it! Good luck with your bees, I spotted my first bumble of the spring yesterday.
Thanks! It’s always lovely seeing the first bumbles of the year.
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Wow! I love your bumblebees! Found them via Emily! Will be visiting your Etsy shop…
Ditto (westernwilson, above)!