J. TROPICAL SEAS BROOCH

6 HOURS

Create an oval brooch which features a small seascape of sky, water and beach.
The details and fantasy is added with silk ribbon embroidery, beads, metallic threads,
embroidery stitches and fresh water pearls. These one-of-a-kind pieces will be
sure to draw comments and you won’t want to stop at just one. A good way to learn
free form embroidery, this brooch could be easily converted into a necklace pouch, a
pendant or to a Christmas ornament. The finished size is 2” x 3”.

SUPPLIES (Please refer to the basic supplies list also.)

• 5 small pieces of fabric (one

sky blue) rest for water, sand

and rocks
• *Tulle, netting and sheers

work well with seascapes.
• Bring at least 3 pieces.
• Beads, pearls, Nymo

beading thread
• Metallic threads and crystals
• Embroidery threads and

yarns
• 5” square art board (crescent

board, med wt
• 12” cording

• metal brooch back, 1 1/2"

wide
• 8” square milky

template
• 10” sq. muslin
• 10” square Pellon fleece
• 4mm silk ribbon-variety

colors (variegates are best)
• Short length of lace
• Ribbons, sheer, satin and

wire edged varieties

3/8" to 1/2" wide

Check the calendar for schedules of this and other classes.