Day 89 : Popinjay

Day 89 : Popinjay

A Dorset button! It took much longer than it normally would, and my thumb did twinge a bit, but I managed. So I'm nearly back to normal, yay!

I've used a 20mm ring from my box, the only one I had. My intention was to use a No 39 ring, but it seems I have left those at work.... I've also used No 12 perle. 

Size: 20mm / 13⁄16" / 32L

Day 88 : Fan

Day 88 : Fan

Today's button is a bit of an odd combination perhaps. A little bit of trapunto quilting, which I then tea dyed. Then I decided the quilting lines weren't really obvious enough so I added the darker lines, and then some needle lace stitching around the edge. And the tassel! :) The design just made me think of Elizabethan fans.

So the stitching uses perle No 12, and the mould is a No 3.

Size: 26mm / 1 1⁄16" / 42L

Day 87 : Tile

Day 87 : Tile

I have to say, I am quite surprised I haven't got a button with this name yet (and quite pleased as I was struggling for an alternative). So, some badly thought out mini needlepoint for today's button - I didn't get the border quite right as I miscounted the squares early on. I still like it though, mistakes and all. Sometimes we just have to accept them, right?

How is everyone coping with the social distancing, and staying in? Good I hope. We are quite homebodies really, so I know it isn't so troublesome for us as it is for some. It is odd not nipping out to the shops if we need something, and of course not going into work and keeping that routine is unusual. I'm having trouble getting into doing the paperwork that needs doing... 

So, perle No 12 cotton and a No 8 mould used for this button.

Size : 23mm / 14⁄16" / 36L