This is my latest obsession. Covering buttons with vintage textiles. I saw this on Julie Collings blog a few months ago and have been wanting to make some. Warning: it is addictive! It is a perfect way to salvage a bit of embroidery or an old handkerchief, a fabric swatch, or a baby dress. Yikes! You could make headbands or napkin rings, use one in the center of a fabric flower...the possibilities are endless. Now I may never be able to pass up a vintage linen at the flea market...as if I could!
What a cute idea! May have to try that one myself....:)
Thanks for sharing it, and have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Gail | December 03, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Your buttons turned out so cute!! I've been wanting to try button making, too!! Sigh...someday...
Posted by: Teresa | December 03, 2010 at 05:23 PM
Ahh, my two favorite things -- buttons and vintage linens! I can understand the obsession!
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | December 03, 2010 at 11:26 PM
LOVE these! I hope you will show us a finished project you used them on! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy Uhrig | December 04, 2010 at 02:38 AM
Hey cutie! Thankyou for sharing your latest obsession. Adorable just like you!! Merry Christmas! XO
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | December 04, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Oh, that Julie. She is full of inspiration! Love your buttons. :)
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | December 04, 2010 at 06:49 PM
I saw that same post, went out and bought the buttons to cover - then got "side-tracked" with Silver Bella festivities. May be a good activity for over the holidays though.....
Posted by: Sue | December 04, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Cute buttons and I love your lil pink Ipod and by the way, it is fun to use it for music!! Did you get your biscotti??
Posted by: kana | December 04, 2010 at 11:16 PM
I love those buttons! I hope you will show us what you use them on. So inspired to make custom button and turn ordinary garments into artwear. Love it!
Posted by: Kathy Uhrig | December 05, 2010 at 12:01 AM
What an excellent idea! Quick and easy too :) I need to make a trip to JoAnn's...
Posted by: debbie | December 05, 2010 at 08:37 PM
A great idea, Suzanne. I am definitely going to try this.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | December 06, 2010 at 07:12 PM
Yeah, as if! Those are too sweet! And, glad you've learned to use your iPod! Rock on!
Posted by: Laurie | December 06, 2010 at 10:59 PM
What a great idea! I've started making patchwork totes with bits of vintage embroidery and these would go perfectly with those :->
xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | December 08, 2010 at 05:35 PM
I love the button idea! I save all kinds of linens also. My dream is to make childrens clothes out of these remnants. I better get busy because my granddaughters are at the perfect age to model and show them off! Love your vintage Christmas items also.
Posted by: Susan Broyles | December 11, 2010 at 12:23 PM
I just love the buttons, so i got out some stuff and started playing. Such a fun idea, I used an old piece of crochet with a piece of linen behind it, that was a job but the crocheted rosette was really cute. Thanks for sharing! Terri :O)
Posted by: Terri | December 15, 2010 at 06:21 PM