Day 23 : Trax

Day 23 : Trax

Today's button started out as something entirely different, which I didn't like at all so started again. I was in the mood for a bit of embroidery, and didn't really know where this was going!

Linen fabric covering a ring, with quite a bit of padding so that you can't see the ring at all. This would have worked equally well on a cover button, as the embroidery is all on the surface. I just happened to pick the ring up (as I said, it started differently in my head!). The thread is a tiny No 16 perle I picked up somewhere.

Size: 25mm / 1" / 40L

Day 22 : Cirque

Day 22 : Cirque

This button uses the zwirnknopfe technique - which is very like doodling really. Just wrap and add stitches where threads cross. 

They always make me think of the Spirograph sets, and this year I treated myself to one for Christmas! And I love it. :)

This button uses a flat aluminium ring (No 105) and No 12 perle cotton

Size - 31mm / just under 1 1⁄4" / 48L

Day 21 : D'Anjou

Day 21 : D'Anjou

Today's button is another trial for new moulds - which I am quite happy with in the end. Turned out a little more couture than I thought it might. D'Anjou - a type of pear, and one that also has a red variety. 

I've used silk satin and Au Ver a Soie Soie Perlee thread (I love this thread), and placed a second satin covered disc at the back to protect the layers.

Size: 25mm / 1" /  40L