Day 156 : Knapp

Day 156 : Knapp

Well, it's been one of those days. So, today's button is "button" in Swedish. I actually like this idea, so be prepared for a few other translations as the year goes on, especially when the creative part of my brain goes on strike :)

So.... this button had been made using a No 3 mould. It is thread wrapped, but then again, thread wrapping with a larger foundation cross is really a zwirnknopfe, right? hmm... either way, what is certain is that this is not a ring button!

Size : 25mm / 1" / 40L

155 : Harmony

Day 155 : Harmony

Today's button is a ring button, zwirnknopfe wrapped style. I placed so many layers that I didn't even blanket stitch the edge in the end - there simply wasn't room! I did make sure that the stitches were secured though, so that they can't slide on the ring. 

What you can't see is the subtle differences in some of the colours. There's a white and slightly darker white, a yellowy brown, a beige with more yellow tones and one with more pink, as well as dark brown and black. They just didn't photograph well, though they can be seen in daylight.

I've used a No 8 and No 12 cotton perle.

Size: 31mm / 1 3⁄16" / 48L

Day 154 : Solitary

Day 154 : Solitary

Today's button certainly classes as a doodle button, as I did not know what I was going to do until it happened. There are wrapped threads, some of which have been over-wrapped. Very meditative. Which was needed, as I was quite worn out yesterday. Am again today, I must be getting old ;) I was originally looking for an amber bead, but actually quite like this one.

I've used a No 3 button mould, covered in silk fabric.

Size: 25mm / 1" / 40L