Silk and Sparkles - Highlights from the 2019 Exhibition

I thought that these next items would be nice grouped together as they all have a luxurious feel to them and more than a hint of sparkle.

Here are some beautiful Millefiori Button Brooches. Mille meaning 'thousand' and Fiori meaning 'flowers'; that were made on this year's North West Regional Summer School taught by Jenny Adin-Christie who trained at The Royal School of Needlework.

This is called Daisy Brooch, above; and below; a Rose Brooch, both are really exquisite.

This is the same Rose design but has just been called Millefiori Button Brooch, which does not detract from its loveliness.

Below, not sure if this design had a name but it is rather pretty and reminds me of a Sparkly Spinning Jenny ( of the tree variety not the machine of the same name).

This Pentagon Casket is Machine Embroidered and made in a class taught by Sandra Kedzlie; a member of the Parbold Branch of the Embroiderers Guild.

I hope that like myself, you all enjoyed looking at the photos of the pretty, sparkly embroideries. I cannot imagine the work that must have gone into making the intricate Millefiori Button Brooches. They would certainly add a wonderful touch of glamour to the plainest of dresses! If you would like to make one for yourself then click on Jenny's website here. There are a few designs and even a lovely Heart Shaped Brooch with a Rose in the centre - so pretty!

Thank you to everyone who exhibited and allowed their lovely work to be photographed for our Blog.