Pins & Badges

Small pieces of wool can be used for almost anything – leaves, flowers, beaks, birds, eyes, and small shapes. I use almost every piece of a sweater. In the style of medals and badges similar to those that are awarded to people, I began to work with small shapes cut from larger projects to make brooches and pins. I started using the square cross and made hundreds of stitches to create the small symbol. I added birds to stand on top of the cross. I especially liked using cream and off-white cashmere and angora. Sometimes, I added tiny mother of pearl buttons or a stitched cross. These little stitches turned into small but very different jewelry for any jacket, sweater, or coat.