Reclaimed Wool Sweater Brooch - Fuchsia Deep Pink Lambswool Aster - FREE US SHIPPING - Excellent Mother's Day Gift

Description

*Reclaimed Wool Sweater Brooches by TheJuneBride as featured in Cookie magazine, April 2009 issue!*

Born in a field somewhere in the world, each of these delightful brooches began as pure lamb’s wool, nature’s soft coat for a baby sheep. Lambswool is much softer and finer than the wool of a mature sheep. After the careful process of shearing, the wool was then cleaned, carded, spun, dyed and knit. For a time it existed as a garment, aptly warming its wearer better than almost any natural substance. And then, some way or other, it found me.

When I come across the right sweater, I bring it home and think about it... imagining its future life. Once I’ve settled on a happy fate, I thoroughly wash it, felt it, dry it, stretch it, cut it and shape it. Some of the wool becomes other useful objects, but my favorite little things to make are these brooches. Each type of wool has its own characteristics, and I thoughtfully choose the flower shape to best highlight its qualities. I match the petal color to a shade of green for the leaves that peek out the back to make a harmonious finished product. Some have a vintage button for a center, some have a simple gold center and some have no center at all. A biologist by degree, I am inspired by natural flower varieties and plan each style with one in mind. Each pin measures approximately 3.25”-3.75” across and features a convenient easy open-and-close hinged pin on the back for safety and security (please contact me if you’d like the exact dimensions of a particular one).

While I frequently make a limited number of the same color combination and petal shape, each one retains its unique traits and you can be sure you won’t see anything quite like this from another shop or run into a duplicate on the street. It can be worn as a standard lapel pin for a blouse or jacket, a scarf pin, a hat accessory, or as a hair clip when used with a barrette (please inquire since I may have some on hand if you are interested). They make excellent gifts for mothers, bridesmaids, teachers, coworkers and friends. Truly a year-round accessory!

Wholesale pricing is available on groupings of 10 or more brooches... please contact me for details before purchasing.

I am very happy to now offer free domestic shipping in the US and very, very low international shipping for all handmade items in my shop. Thanks for peeking!

Added on Apr 29, 2009

Shipping

ship to:	cost:	with another item:
United States	$0.00 USD	$0.00 USD
Canada	$1.00 USD	$1.00 USD
France	$1.00 USD	$1.00 USD
Ireland	$1.00 USD	$1.00 USD
Spain	$1.00 USD	$1.00 USD
Sweden	$1.00 USD	$1.00 USD
United Kingdom	$1.00 USD	$1.00 USD
Everywhere Else	$2.00 USD	$2.00 USD

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