Day 117 : Desert Star

Day 117 : Desert Star

Today's button started as a German star design that would normally worked over a wood mould. I've worked it over a ring, which has meant I can add a lot of extra stitching detail in a much easier way - taking the stitches right through the threads. It is a nice way of working doodle buttons, if you are ever unsure of how to begin. This looks completely different to the initial wrapping!

I've used a No 104 ring and No 12 perle cotton. I bet you guessed that for the thread... I'll have to mix it up a bit soon won't I ?

Size : 21mm / 3/4" / 32L

Day 116 : Tumult

Day 116: Tumult

Today's button is a little crazy, I know. It started out using the wrapping technique that I used on Day 24 - Carnival, but with a variegated thread. I also changed it a little, and it did look a little wacky, so I went with it. :) 

The thread is a No 12 perle, with a No 3 mould.

I hope everyone is doing ok. I see that some restrictions are being lifted in some countries - do please stay safe everyone!

Size : 25mm / 1" / 40L

Day 115 : Thingamajig

Day 115 : Thingamajig

This button is a little more mental than it appears in this image.  It is 15mm high, so very dimensional. It is made up of a chevron knot button made over a wooden No 24 mould. The knot is worked in linen threads and a bit of No 12 perle cotton. That perle cotton is also used to cover the large cloth ring at the base. The ring is very stiff and I've stitched the knot button to it. Although an odd button, I reckon it would look quite nice at the centre front of a summery tunic. :)

Size : 14mm /  9⁄16" / 22L