What You Make of It – Charm Flower Brooch Tutorial

by Katie Trott  of Katie Jean

My sister Mary, who was living
in North Dakota at the time, met up with me last year in Houston. 
I was talking to her about some of the things that I make using vintage
handkerchiefs and how I hate throwing away the scraps.  These are
such pretty prints and such delicate fabrics and I can’t part with
even the littlest bits.  And being the great quilter that she is,
she gave me this idea and we drew up this wonderful pattern, using a
cocktail napkin, while drinking margaritas.

These are simple instructions
just using fabric squares.  The fabrics that I like to use are
from a charm pack.  I love buying these (cost usually $8 – $9)
because to me they are the best little samples of so many fabrics that
I love.

1. Choose 4 coordinating fabric
squares from your charm pack.  These measure 5” square.

2. Cut these on the diagonal.

3. Use a running stitch with a
¼” seam.

4. Pull thread to gather edges. 
Tie thread ends together to make a knot at both ends.  This will
keep the fabric gathered.  Clip extra thread ends.

5. Once all are gathered, arrange
in a circular pattern as desired.

6. Cut out a small round of felt
and using your needle and thread attach each petal to the circle of
felt.

7. Next go through your button
stash and find the perfect one to stitch down in the front center.

8. Cut out another felt circle. 
This is where you will be sewing down your pin closure.

9. Once sewn down, glue to back
of flower and let dry.

Now you are finished and ready
to show off how fancy and crafty you are!