Great idea: Filigree + embroidery

I’ve just discovered Guyot Brothers, a manufacturer of filigree jewelry findings. The Guyot Brothers site notes a use for these metal bits and baubles that never before occurred to me: They can be used as miniature needlepoint or embroidery canvases.

The site says, “Another product more recently considered as a base for needlepoint is filigree stampings. With its symmetry and range of sizes and shapes, filigree is an interesting alternative for those who want to mix stitchery with jewelry making. Brooches, pendants, and even earrings can be made with needlepoint, adding new dimension, textures for the needlepoint artist, and a multitude of color choices for the jewelry maker…Guyot Bros. manufactures scores of filigree items that can be used as needlepoint canvases including  brooches, buttons or even Christmas tree ornaments.”

As the example shown here proves, the results can be spectacular. Guyot sells directly only to manufacturers and volume users. But the site offers a list of outlets that sell in retail quantities.

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