Monday, November 17, 2008

"50 Heirloom Buttons to Make"


I have been looking for this book for quite awhile. I tried to buy a new copy of it for the last nine months but have had no luck. I finally was able to get a used copy that is in very good condition. It is a wonderful book with very good directions on making all kinds of buttons.

The above are "Shirtwaist buttons" and are made on a brass ring.


These buttons are "Dorset buttons" and are also made using a ring.


These buttons above are "Cluster buttons". They are crocheted over a half round button mold that has been covered with fabric.
The book has many different types of buttons including Needle-Lace buttons, Braid buttons, Crocheted buttons, Fabric and Ribbon buttons and Frog closures.

5 comments:

Tricks said...

Hi, Love the buttons,
You'll either be pleased or prefer to ignore this, but you've been tagged, details are on my blog. BW Triciax

Fannie said...

I tried the Dorset buttons, once. Wasn't too successful with that. The cluster buttons looks great!

Arte Com Quiane said...

Hi ,I from Brazil...
Great blog, love the buttons...
visit my blog too: http://arte-com-quiane.blogspot.com/

Wurzerl said...

Dear Jacq! This book is a treasure full of wonderful buttons. I love all the buttons you show in your photographs.
Have a great time Wurzerl

Fannie said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Jacq!