Art with My Needle ~ Week 29
Buttons are fun to make.
I have over the years covered buttons with fabric to match or add contrast to an outfit.
The buttons today were more fun to try.
D rings, bone rings, a key ring and some preformed clear plastic button shapes produced especially for decorating and my favourite large wooden beads,
On the left is a preformed button shape worked in a random rainbow thread. I worked the edge in close buttonhole stitch and the central bars were finished with the spiders web stitch we saw a couple of weeks ago. (I have not given up on the spider’s web… yet! It will appear one of these weeks.)
For the button on the right I used a ring for holding keys. It gave a stronger heavier frame - suitable for making a brooch. Again, I worked the outer ring in close buttonhole stitch and then added long stitches across the diameter to form the stems. On top I used exaggerated (read untidy) French Knots and bullion stitch before finally finishing with a bow made from several strands of embroidery cotton. A small brooch pin at the back, would give it a second life!
The wooden beads were fun to try.
Working with a bodkin I brought the thread through the centre of the bead and than worked in crochet form around the bead. The acorn I only worked part the way up and the rainbow coloured one I continued all the way!
steph said,
March 10, 2010 at 11:08 am
Well, Grannymar
You sure push all the right buttons for me…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GRANNYMAR
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Have a lovely day
Marian said,
March 10, 2010 at 11:23 am
Happy birthday Grannymar!!
I love the bunch of flowers button, great idea. Definitely on my “to try” list!
Helen McGinn said,
March 10, 2010 at 12:58 pm
I love the acorn one; too gorgeous! Happy Birthday!!! @,’–
Helen x
Grannymar said,
March 10, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Steph - Thank you for the song, the wishes and the sunshine!
Marian - Thank you. I thought the flower ring would appeal to you.
Helen - Thank you. I liked the acorn effect.
Nick said,
March 10, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Happy Birthday Grannymar. I hope you have the cake and candles ready.
The buttons are amazing. Your patience is extraordinary.
Brighid said,
March 10, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Buttons & Bows, Happy Birthday to Grannymar.
Grannymar said,
March 10, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Nick - Plenty of buttons, patience and candles but no cake!
Brighid - Thank you for the mention on your blog!
Nancy said,
March 10, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Dear Grannymar,
A very ‘appy Birthday to you,Luv…
I think you have missed your calling. Just think of all the success you could have had if only you had taken your button business to the East End of London.
I’m sure the Pearly Queens would ‘ave been ‘appy to ‘ave your buttons.
Magpie11 said,
March 10, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Hippy Barthday!
Have a good one.
I love the acorn…
rhyleysgranny said,
March 10, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Oh and here I am feeling smart crocheting a couple of baby blankets. They are gorgeous. Your buttons that is. Many happy Returns x
Grannymar said,
March 10, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Nancy - You have the accent just right to be a Pearly Queen! Let me know when you want the outfit.
Magpie - Thank you, it was good to chat to you earlier.
Rhyleysgranny - Baby blankets today, who knows where it will lead tomorrow!
Marianna said,
March 11, 2010 at 3:27 am
I’m late for a very important date. Happy Belated Birthday Wishes, GM! May you enjoy another year of blogging, friendships and good health…with the odd toyboy thrown in for good measure.
wisewebwoman said,
March 11, 2010 at 4:46 am
Happy Bday, GM, and many, many more. Your art is always so lovely, my favourite is the acorn, oddly enough I picked up some wooden toggles and buttons in town today!
XO
WWW
Grannymar said,
March 11, 2010 at 9:38 am
Marianna - I think this birthday will go on for a day or two yet. The postman forgot to call yesterday and I was told there are several cards on the way!
WWW - Next time you can try making the buttons! Thanks for the good wishes.
Mrs. Eat The Blog said,
March 11, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Happy Birthday, Grannymar.
Those acorns are just amazing. Amazing! I always leave here so inspired.
Grannymar said,
March 12, 2010 at 7:44 am
Mrs EtB - Some days I write a post and wonder if anybody will find interest in it. This was one such post. Comments like your make it all worthwhile.