All things buttons & more …
This Cut Steel button has a floral theme. The flowers each have a cut steel in the centre which has been riveted in separately. They would twinkle nicely in the light. The button has a brass basket weave background which is a little different. It measures 3 cm.
These two buttons are beaded onto black velvet. I believe they are made in India. They are modern and being rather colourful have a certain charm about them. I guess they are done by hand which makes them more interesting.
Here is a happy trio of Buffed Celluloid buttons with a floral theme. They are cream and have been incised with the design then painted over with the colour which is then rubbed back. The colour only remains in the indentations and gives a showy effect. They have a self shank.
Here is a pair of Celluloid buttons in Autumn colours with a touch of gold. They have a sort of geometric or abstract design. They are quite different to any other Celluloid buttons I have in my collection.
These two enamel buttons are new. They are quite striking with the black and white enamelling on a white metal in a geometric design. They are rather good quality.
Here are two black and white buttons from the 1930s I think. I find them striking and have quite a nice collection of them. I think they may be Casein but I do not know all the different plastics so just generalize. I love collecting buttons but am not very knowledgeable about them but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying them.
Here is a trio of buttons made from old doyleys. I had used them for crazy patchwork and had some scraps left over so thought covering buttons was a good way to use them up. They are quite bright and colourful.
Well, Christmas day is over for another year and I hope everyone had a nice time. I spent mine with family in Seymour and we sat out under the trees for our lunch. We all had a pleasant time together and it was good to see people I only see once a year. One of my great nieces made these gingerbread biscuits and they looked great and tasted yummy. Well done Eloise! I stayed for 3 nights to catch up with my brother and sister in law but it is always nice to get home again.
How about a change of subject matter! Here is an embroidered pin cushion which I made several years ago. It has a variety of threads, beads and ribbon and was fun to make. My friend Suzanne from Bendigo and I went into a craft shop there and saw one and were impressed with it. The lady didn’t have any instructions but took a photocopy of the actual cushion and we wrote notes around it and she got us all the threads etc. that we would need. Between us we managed to get it done. It represents a garden with lawn and paving and of course flowers. It was fun doing it together.
Well, another year is nearly over and it is Christmas time again. I wish everyone a very happy Christmas with family and friends and good health and much happiness in the new year. May we find some button treasures in the new year too.