Thursday, June 24, 2010

When you can't find a button for the special biscornu, make a unique one to match the design perfectly

I love biscornu, I have stitched over 75 of them. Finding a unique button to match the design can be very difficult and frustrating. Here is the solution, a covered button. There are 2 types of covered button available and they come in different sizes. I made a special beaded button for this biscornu, it just enhanced the whole finished piece, do you agree??



The design is by Elizabeth Almond "Lilac Time", the thread I used is Valdani 6 strand overdyed floss "M1002 Water Lilies":

http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/valdani.html

http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/coverbuttons.html

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3 comments:

  1. ABOBORINHA MADURA (Helena)June 25, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Olá

    Wonderful!

    Kisses for you from Portugal.

    Helena

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  2. BeritJune 25, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Anita, I always love your blog because it's so inspiring. I had someone, a very talented stitcher, recently tell me that she couldn't work up the courage for a biscornu finish. I just think it's one of the easiest and most satisfying--and I love the look that button gives!

    I also love your blog because I can get the supplies to borrow your ideas right from your shop--Shopping and Blog-reading all in one; what's not to love!?

    The beads on that fabric button really are just the thing. :D

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  3. NanJune 26, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I have always wanted to try a biscornu and think I have just found the inspiration on your blog. I love the idea of making your own button cover. I wondered how I would ever find the perfect button to compliment the pattern. Thanks for the great idea!

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