i love using found objects on my textile art pieces – including nails (in this case, vintage handmade copper ones)
other additions include plastic milk bottle rings inside the little gathered silk yo yos, a broken ring, the inside of a broken clothes peg and some old leather buttons
anything is fair game if it can be stitched on or into
after some soul-searching, i’ve also decided to offer it for sale
‘matriarchs’ – a tribute to the women who have nurtured us and contributed to our society through the centuries
gonerustic 
marvellous! upcycling is so satisfying
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quite wonderful! I’m sure she will be greatly loved in her next home đŸ™‚
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Thank you! That’s what I hope, too … =D
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I have fond memories of Aunts and Grandma teaching me this design …. you have put a lovely modern spin on it
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It is a very old, and well-loved design … interestingly, the template I used was found among my mother-in-law’s things! =D
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Ooh, this is marvellous! I especially love the little yo-yos on there.
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Thank you! They were a bit awkward to make, but worth it I think … =D
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I love this project. Two of my favourite things grouped together, Yo-Yos and hexagons and it works really well.
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Thanks, Lucie … a bit of a different ‘take’ on traditional techniques – glad you approve! =D
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Love your perfect yoyos!
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The plastic rings helped me! Thank you =D
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