Day 246 : Pathways

 

Day 246 : Pathways

Nearly didn't have a button to post! I mislaid it... took ages to find for the photograph! Yup, it's been one of those days. 

A little bit traditional today, although with the addition of a bit of a doodle of course. :)

As I said, one of those days. Got a lot done, but not everything I wanted and deadlines seem to be looming. This changeable weather gets me down, my sinuses go a little haywire with the up and down temperatures. And, despite saying it a few times, this year is not the year you want sinus issues. 

I think the winter flu season is going to be interesting. Every cold and general winter ailment will be looked on by employers and even family and friends, as something more sinister.

Keep safe and well everyone!

Size : 25mm / 1" / 40L

I hope everyone is keeping well

Day 245 : New Normal

 

Day 245 : New Normal

Perhaps a less ornate button today, but one that I've been working in my mind for ages. Really, I've not done as many topical buttons this year - back in 2016, I was creating buttons for all sorts of different events and "official" days. It has been a weird year really, let's face it, even the bank holiday yesterday came out of the blue. But I should do a few that will remind of the oddness of the year. I've used a cover button with my button machine and the ground fabric is one of my eco dyed pieces. Over this, a piece of blue cotton - madness pressing those pleats :) Even with my mini iron it was close! I've finished with a little buttonhole edge.

I just wish everyone in my local Co-op would follow the rules and wear a face covering...

Size 34mm / 1 3⁄8" / 52L

Day 244 : Dew

 

Day 244 : Dew

Today's button is another inspired by one of my vintage buttons. I've quite a variety of vintage soutache buttons, and nearly all are black. Usually meant for coats, so even if not black they will be a dark brown, or sometimes a cream. Although many are encased in button forms (pressed together with a little machine), most can still usually be made using rings. I had a bit of a "moment" how I could make the centre quickly - and this worked. Yay! The addition of the beads was an after thought - I remembered some that matched perfectly. So, like little dew drops in grass...

No special outing or anything for Bank Holiday Monday for us. Did manage to do some housework though, haha. 

Size: 34mm / 1 3⁄8" / 52L