Day 306 : Jasper

 

Day 306 : Jasper

One for my sister, at least it was her idea! My Mom has a lot of Wedgwood, as do we both in Christmas ornaments. Mom has all sorts. All courtesy of my Dad. We joke that the collection was really his...

I've used a couple of the stamps from the two sets we'll be launching on the 16th, these are specially designed for button embroidery. I had fun working the rope stitch along the edge! I'm very out of practice. It is an interesting stitch with dimension, even though it looks like a slanted satin stitch. Its very tactile. 

Size: 30mm / 1 3⁄16" / 48L

Day 305 : Pumpkin II

 

Day 305 : Pumpkin II

Today's button is uncannily similar to a button that I created in my 2016 challenge. I think this may well be the first time I have so closely repeated. Unintentional I might add, I discovered this when I went to add the name to my long list. To be fair, I do love pumpkins... but I just couldn't face doing something else this evening once I discovered it.

Like everyone else in this country, I'm feeling rather blah and stressed. It looks like the our next Hochanda show will now be off - or, perhaps done using pre-records. I'm not sure that we have the bandwith to cope with doing live demos via Skype as others have been able to do. Looks like next week is a Skype practice week. I'm sure that will be far more stressful than being in the studio.

This is particularly disappointing as both of our shows are on Nov 16th - National Button Day. Perfect at any other time! And 5 new products to launch. 

Ah well. We will all have our issues with the coming lockdown. But you know what? We'll still be doing it, not out partying or protesting. Just getting on with it. And thank goodness the kittens are safe in their new home.

Stay safe friends x

Size: 19mm / 3⁄4" / 30L

Day 304 : Chrysanthemum

 

Day 304 : Chrysanthemum

Today's button is really more about thread - the straightforward weaving with a variegated thread really makes for a pretty pattern, without too much work! And, although I named this Chrysanthemum (it reminded me of the Chrysanthemum stitching on Japanese temari), use reds and you'd have quite a lovely poinsettia, don't you think?

Another dreary day here, I know that some have has really bad weather - everywhere in the world actually. I do hope that you all are keeping safe and well.

Have a lovely weekend.