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It’s an indicator of just how insane April was: I got a bunch of wonderful things at the Knittn’ Kitten during the Big Crafty Weekend, but I didn’t get around to unpacking the bag until yesterday.
So, I got some ric rac, because I always do. And I also stumbled upon these fab ric rac rosebuds. They’re hand-stitched together in a spiral – but I’m not sure how they keep this cool domed shape. Any ideas?
I also joined the feeding frenzy for more Czech glass buttons! Locals, if you haven’t gone in and checked these out, you are missing something unbelievable.
I love the stripe pattern in these, and how it gently waves.
Yes, I know I bought a lot of baby blue buttons on my last visit, but they weren’t these baby blue buttons. I also needed these. It was very important.
I left this photo dark in order to capture some of this pretty iridescence. These are even more colorful in person.
Another interesting score was this stitchery kit.
It’s essentially a felt softie, with every inch covered in crewel embroidery. I love the charming, hand-drawn instructions. I’ll likely never make the kit, but I’m definitely intrigued at the idea of embroidery-covered softies!
These aren’t -exactly- the same, but here’s a how-to http://www.pintangle.com/journal/2007/5/4/a-tutorial-on-how-to-make-ric-rac-roses.html
These aren’t -exactly- the same, but here’s a how-to http://www.pintangle.com/journal/2007/5/4/a-tutorial-on-how-to-make-ric-rac-roses.html
Hey Diane–I’ve been wondering, how do you store your buttons? My mother uses an old-school dentist cabinet, but that’s not really an option for most of us.
Hey Diane–I’ve been wondering, how do you store your buttons? My mother uses an old-school dentist cabinet, but that’s not really an option for most of us.
That softie kit IS intriguing! Good find.
That softie kit IS intriguing! Good find.
“Yes, I know I bought a lot of baby blue buttons on my last visit, but they weren’t these baby blue buttons. I also needed these. It was very important.”
I have to explain purchases like this to Mr. Hybridhopes all the time.
“Yes, I know I bought a lot of baby blue buttons on my last visit, but they weren’t these baby blue buttons. I also needed these. It was very important.”
I have to explain purchases like this to Mr. Hybridhopes all the time.
those striped buttons are really pretty :D
those striped buttons are really pretty :D
I HAVE to have some of those iridescent buttons… they are gorgeous!!!
I HAVE to have some of those iridescent buttons… they are gorgeous!!!
Those iridescent buttons are very pretty! Great scores!
Those iridescent buttons are very pretty! Great scores!
Holy cow, those ric-rac flower buds are amaaaaaazing! They would be so cool strung into some jewelry, no? How inspiring!!
Holy cow, those ric-rac flower buds are amaaaaaazing! They would be so cool strung into some jewelry, no? How inspiring!!
Man – I’m ennamored with those rick-rack rose buds. I hope someone points you to the instructions.
The instructions one of your readers pointed out are too cute, too! Gotta get me some rick-rack!
Man – I’m ennamored with those rick-rack rose buds. I hope someone points you to the instructions.
The instructions one of your readers pointed out are too cute, too! Gotta get me some rick-rack!
LOVE the rose buds…
LOVE the rose buds…
Your button mojo is incredible lately.
I’m totally curious about those ric rac rosebuds, too! I found this tutorial for two kinds of roses, but they aren’t just like yours. Then AHA! I found this tutorial … and I think we have a winner. :)
I was going to have you send me pix of the sides and bottoms of the rosebuds, but Googling is so much easier than reverse engineering. :)
Your button mojo is incredible lately.
I’m totally curious about those ric rac rosebuds, too! I found this tutorial for two kinds of roses, but they aren’t just like yours. Then AHA! I found this tutorial … and I think we have a winner. :)
I was going to have you send me pix of the sides and bottoms of the rosebuds, but Googling is so much easier than reverse engineering. :)