Day 12 : Spring Wish

Day 12 : Spring Wish

I don't know about you, but I am feeling the need for spring. Another wet and windy day and night - it's been so wet this year for us, everything is soggy and I suspect many of the bulbs will have suffered. Such a shame we can't move our rain over to Australia where it is needed.

So, some bright colours for today's button, hoping spring will arrive soon. 

This button was worked over a 27mm acrylic ring with perle cotton thread in two sizes - No 8 and No 12. 

Size: 27mm /  1 2⁄16 " / 44L

Day 11 : Parma

Day 11 : Parma

This button started as a simple star wrap on a hexagon mould. I then added surface embroidery, including wrapping and grappé stitch. Oh, and a colonial knot!

I'm afraid I don't know exactly which perle cotton thread sizes I have used, as I raided my stash and there are no labels on these. I'm fairly certain there's a No 8 & No 12, although the purple might be a No 16...

The finished size is just over 25mm / 1" / 40L 

Day 10 : Whirligig

Day 10 : Whirligig

Isn't that a great word? We don't use words like that often these days, we really should.

This button is totally different to what I started out making. It became a bit like a doodle - I like it when that happens, as I am often surprised at the outcome.

I used a 30mm aluminium ring (No 105) and No 16 perle cotton for this one.

Size: 30mm / 1 3⁄16" / 48L