Day 331 : Meditate

 

Day 331 : Meditate

Before I start - Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the US (and elsewhere) who are celebrating. I do hope that despite covid you manage to have a good day.

Today's button is about texture and design, not colour. I love single coloured thread buttons, from the death's head through to the super complex designs. I like the way the light reflects on the thread as it changes direction, and how the intricacies of the wrapping come to light. Sometimes I forget about this, going for more colours. But using one well is a very mindful task.

Day 330 : Jack Frost

 

Day 330 : Jack Frost

Last night it turned really cold - it is time for us to get out the other blankets! I was honestly freezing all night and am currently snuggled in 3 layers plus my dressing gown. I think that probably dictated the colours.

I really should get more expensive beads (these are not). The sizes would be consistent, so designs like would be more even when finished. I still like it though, and reckon it would look just as nice using reds and oranges to be a sparkly sun!

329 : Dot

Day 329 : Dot

Goodness, my ability to create wonderful names for my buttons is sadly lacking at the moment! Sorry about that. For this button I had an idea that using silk along the outer circles would create a sort of soutache look, which has worked, but not how I had envisaged it. Next time I will use much finer silk, I think that would give a better effect. 

And yes, there is often a next time. Because of the challenge and trying to create a different button, you don't always get to see the second or third try if it isn't vastly different. That would be boring for you!

Mixed day today, I hope that yours has been very good, not so-so 😊