Day 119 : Wiggly

Day 119 : Wiggly

Today's button is a very textural button. The base is a ring - not quite a Dorset (although I did cover the ring first!) as I have only worked the filling randomly to make a base for the extra long bullion knots. I love bullion knots. There are a few French knots thrown in for good measure too.

I'm afraid the thread is all from my stash - the centre is a variegated cotton gifted to me many years ago. The colour change is very well done. I can tell you that the ring is a No 39.

I thought you might like to see the side so that you can see more of the texture - 

Size : 24mm / 15⁄16" /  38L

Day 118 : Macaroni

Day 118 : Macaroni

Today's button is based on my latest acquisition - which arrived at the weekend. I was so pleased with it I had to try a version! I am quite sure, from the size and materials, that the original is 18th century, and I can imagine a macaroni wearing it, hence the name. The original uses pink instead of purple and blue instead of the green-blue, but I think the colours are still a good choice.

I've used a button mould prototype that will, eventually, be available with any luck. Right before lockdown, our order of a lot of different button moulds had just been completed - in India. And India went into lockdown. In actual fact, the original has such a flat button mould that I reckon a No 3 mould would have been fine :)

I've used Au ver a Soie Silks - Gobelins for the ground - it should have been Ovale, but I didn't have any at the house - and Perlee for the others. Which is bang on when comparing to the original. :)

Size : 27mm / 1" / 44L

Day 117 : Desert Star

Day 117 : Desert Star

Today's button started as a German star design that would normally worked over a wood mould. I've worked it over a ring, which has meant I can add a lot of extra stitching detail in a much easier way - taking the stitches right through the threads. It is a nice way of working doodle buttons, if you are ever unsure of how to begin. This looks completely different to the initial wrapping!

I've used a No 104 ring and No 12 perle cotton. I bet you guessed that for the thread... I'll have to mix it up a bit soon won't I ?

Size : 21mm / 3/4" / 32L