button up
February 24, 2014
weaving went quickly with only one shuttle
it was a problem free pleasure
now I need to get busy and sew
next warp is ready to go on the loom
40/2 linen with an indigo stripe on one selvedge
paper thread (shifu) ready and waiting for the weft
and another technique for making buttons
Kate Davies has a marvelous tutorial on her website http://www.katedaviesdesigns.com
I’ve tried something different – stripes on the bottom button
it has a plastic button inserted before drawing up
the top button is stuffed with a tiny bit of quilt batting instead of the button
it is much rounder
and if you make a few with white yarn you can dye them after they’re made
but be warned – they are addictive!
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nice fabric! kate davies is my hero
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Neki – yes, she is amazing in many ways.
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You are fast, ma’am…
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Alice – if it was a race I think you would win!
Kiristin – spell check definitely has some interesting interpretations
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Gorgeous colors. I love weaving stripes, too, especially with one shuttle. I love seeing your shift weaving; not many people are doing it these days, but it is fascinating!
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Kirstin – have no idea what “shift weaving” is, please enlighten me!
Kerry – oh good, let me know how the lessons go.
Deb – have fun, let me know how the flowers work
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Oops, that was suppose to be shifu weaving! Spell check changed it.
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Thanks for the link to the tutorial and to Kate’s blog! BTW, I signed up for a basic workshop in weaving . . .
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Have a look at these, Jean: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ruthsemporium
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Lis – thank you, the are very pretty. Looks like she has covered the ring with buttonhole stitch, backed it with felt and embroidery. It would be faster and easier than traditional Dorset buttons. Lovely idea.
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Have you seen the little Dorset buttons that are bunches of flowers or little landscapes? If not, I’ll find a link for you.
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I saw that tutorial and it sent my mind thinking of other applications.Pretty neat.
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Deb – it was fun to do and I was also thinking of other ways to use it.
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I’m thinking as flowers or parts of flowers. I’m working on a piece depicting tansy at the moment and it would work well on a larger scale.
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