Embroidered Cat and Floral Fabric Brooch

Dense satin stitching builds every motif in relief on a woolly fabric ground, giving these small pins a warm, clearly handmade texture. The line-up runs from a bundled-up tabby and a daisy-dotted teacup to poppies, bellflowers and slim trumpet blooms on olive, blush or near-black grounds. Neat ovals and soft-cornered rectangles keep them tidy on a shirt collar, a cardigan front, a canvas bag or the brim of a hat. Pin two or three at staggered heights for a small gallery wall across a plain coat lapel.

• Material: Embroidered cloth