Showing posts with label tape measure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tape measure. Show all posts

Thursday, 17 December 2009

vintage haberdashery wreath

i decided to make a haberdashery themed wreath

with some of my "stash"


i got the idea for it when i was playing with
these stitch counters



i used an embroidery hoop as the base


the red buttons are large '60's coat buttons with a brass loop shank which i fastened between
the two hoops



i then wrapped the tinsel around the hoop and
threaded the large bakelite needles through the tinsel

and skewered the ball of wool


i made two tape measure rosettes which i tied on

and then wired on two pairs of vintage scissors

i wired the stitch markers threaded
onto a plastic crochet hook

to the top of the wreath and added a yarn loop.

i'm really pleased with it :0)