I love covered buttons. Here are some that long distance Little Gem Billie sent over for Craft 2.0
They even come in their own box with a hand stitched sign, how sweet is that?
And yes, I’ve printed more trim!
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Posted in Buttons, Craft, tagged brooches, Buttons on May 7, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been meaning to blog this for a while - Liz aka Betty Jo fixed up a brooch she made for me and it’s even better than the first one, I’m so thrilled!
It’s made from vintage lino and buttons
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Posted in Buttons, Craft, Craft Markets, Fabric, Shop, vintage, tagged brooches, Buttons, Craft, Fabric, Japanese, Shop, Swedish, vintage on March 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
My Felt shop is now officially open! These fabric covered brooches are my first items for sale. The fabric is vintage Swedish and kimono. Become a patron of the arts and buy NZ handmade
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for the Fair this weekend. I’ve made some badges out of vintage doilies. I’ve also covered buttons with doilies, fabric and embroidered trim, I like them! Also lined up are more Meemo toys, more bags and cupboard monstas.
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Posted in Buttons, Craft, Fabric, Needlework, Sewing, tagged Buttons, Craft, felt, Sewing, vintage on November 7, 2007 | 4 Comments »
What with going around to mates’ houses with sewing kits and all I thought I should make myself a needle book. This one has a patchwork cover with a vintage button closure and felt pages. The felt is tied to the cover with embroidery thread. No more getting pricked while unpacking my craft bag!
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Ziguzagu is the name of the amazing warehouse in Melbourne where I got the gorgeous vintage japanese fabric, which covers these button badges. They are displayed on giant playing cards, nice hand aye? I’ll be selling these at the Pataka Craft Market - Nov 17th, 10am-4pm.
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