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A bunch of bright flowers from my sister inspired a stitching session last week. I love the look of bright coloured threads on grey linen and I found both dark and light grey in my linen basket, so I got to work. The result was these little botanical portraits- each one different and fastened to their own hand-painted card. I made a few to give to friends and family this Mother's Day (quite fun to match the designs with personalities), which is next weekend, I believe. And the others are in the etsy shop. I reckon they'd look quite sweet pinned to a winter coat or cardy. 

And speaking of bright and cheerful colours, you've probably seen this amazing pompom rug already, but if you haven't, you can take a look here, at Pip's. I'd love to make one.

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10 responses to “handpainted, handstitched”

  1. louana Avatar

    They are stunning as always! I love the top left and bottom right ones! Beautiful work! I wear my tiny happy brooches all the time xxx

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  2. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    Darling botanical portraits, and what a fun rug.

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  3. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    And I love your pink flower photograph. So simple and beautiful.

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  4. Jo Avatar

    Just beautiful Melissa – as always!

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  5. Pip Avatar

    These are so lovely. Like floral cameos! Super pretty. (Thank you, too!!!! Lucky me!) xxx

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  6. Silvia Avatar

    They’re very nice! 🙂

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  7. Katie Avatar

    Beautiful brooches… I adore the bright colours on the linen! 🙂

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  8. Angela Avatar

    Those are so beautiful, they will make great mother’s day gifts!

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  9. Dee Avatar

    these are so lovely
    (and so SOLD!!)
    next time 🙂

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