First the french knots…
From this:
to this:
I’ve focussed on finishing the top edges and am trying to reduce the amount of white at the bottom. It’s still very slow going!
And now for something completely different. I’m upcycling another damaged brooch.
Apart from the loss of one of the ribs, it’s in lovely condition.
My idea, to fill the ribs with weaving.
A nice heavy spring green perle has a lovely shine to it.
The silver metal central vein and the edges should contrast nicely with the glossy thread and a little ladybird charm will sit over the damaged area.
Under A Topaz Sky 
You are clearly loving those French knots, I hope you are enjoying the process, you will be pleased with it when it is done :). I love the repair/repurpose of the brooch, it looks lovely
What a lovely way to repurpose a brooch, the weaving is perfect. My analytical mind wants to know how many french knots but I won’t ask. 😉
Oh my goodness no – and even worse, how many more to completion!!!
Slow going, perhaps, but obviously the right choice or you would have given up in despair!
What a great idea for the broach. I won’t even ask about the French Knot numbers — let’s just leave it A LOT!!
Stunning! But I think you must be a masochist—all those knots. Think I’ll write the Pope about you and a possible position and newest saint!
Your blog is lovely. The box will be extraordinary!! Inspiring work.