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Inspired by the end-of-summer weeds and wildflowers in our garden, I embroidered these tiny little bouquets of plants in colouful threads on a dark grey linen. They were made into small, detailed brooches for my shop update today- appliqued onto wool felt for a sturdy backing.

Speaking of flowers, I loved this post about visiting a hellebore farm in West Virginia. Aren't they beautiful? It makes me wonder how the hellebores I planted last year are getting along in my previous garden- hopefully happily. 

Happy Wednesday to you, dear readers.

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16 responses to “miniature embroideries”

  1. Nancy Avatar

    Beautiful embroideries as usual. I was admiring hellebores in a catalog just the other day. I am getting excited for springtime.

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  2. louana Avatar

    oh wow melissa! I love them, you keep on inspiring me to embroider.

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  3. julie Avatar

    They are beautiful, Melissa. Very delicate and uplifting.

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  4. Rachelle Avatar

    Those are beautiful Melissa. I love the dynamic colours you’ve used. Ur totally clever. I keep wanting to say something fresh but really its true. Ur creative as. Keep it coming, I love looking at ur beautiful makes. x

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  5. Francesca Avatar

    Really beautiful and colorful embroideries, Melissa. I’m sure the current owners are taking care and will soon enjoy the hellebores you planted! Happy Wednesday!

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  6. Nicole Avatar

    I have to resist the urge to add to my collection! (the queen anne’s lace pin in your shop has my name written all over it!)
    Speaking of your beautiful miniature embroideries, I received my chamomile bag and it is wonderful! I simply adore it, as it is the perfect little project bag. The teeny polka-dot fabric inside makes me smile.

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  7. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    these are all so sweet and happy

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  8. OhAbigail Avatar

    I think my comments are going to get rather ‘samey’! These are lovely!

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  9. Jennifer Lin Avatar
    Jennifer Lin

    Oooh. How heart-warming….enchanting little brooches these are….major like! ;o)

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  10. Maggie Avatar

    I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but just in case I haven’t, I love vicariously having summer during our wet and chilly winter up in the northern hemisphere. When things are just too dreary I nip over to your lovely blog, where children are playing in the sea, and flowers are growing up in the garden.

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  11. Melbourne Road Avatar

    After being your bloggy friends for several years I am still amazed at the beauty of your tiny stitches.
    Hope you have a WONDERFUL day!
    Lori

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  12. Emily Avatar

    Lovely as always, Melissa. And I love hellebores.

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  13. sloane Avatar

    Wonderful embroidery once again…simply beautiful.

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  14. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    I love brooches also. Plan to make a special effort to wear them often. Will be on the lookout to purchase a delightful tiny happy one!
    Cheers
    Karen Newcastle NSW

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  15. Sera Avatar

    Gorgeous and bright! Summer ‘weeds’ have some of the most gorgeous blooms 🙂

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  16. Nell Avatar

    Just discovered your blog. These are awesome. And I love your header too x

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