Lilac Purple Hand Felted Heart Brooch edition #23 cap This red frame is made

This red frame is made from a sturdy 100% wool felt that is sewn and decorated with a vintage black and white checker button from the 1950s

This button is from the late 20th century

The rim is trimmed with grey trim and is top stitched

The burgundy red linen peak is made from a sturdy flexible leather board which I top stitch on my leather machine

Lilac Purple Hand Felted Heart Brooch edition #23 cap This red frame is madeThis lilac purple heart felted brooch pin is the twenty third brooch I created, edition #23. This button is from the late 20th century when women's fashion included buttons on their garments. The colours found in the button inspire my wool fleece choices. Here this blue diamond shaped steel cut facet in the center is attached on top of an ivory carved shell which is inside a blue steel rim. Circa 1890s. To create this brooch I work with coloured