Want a little look at what I spent some time on today? First there was some piecing, next came basting
Soon it was time to shake out the button box for another idea!
then some free motion quilting. Variegated thread is always fun to play with!
Soon it was time to shake out the button box for another idea!
A dab of washable glue to temporarily hold each button, before I machine stitched them into place made things much easier.
Whew. That was a lot of buttons to stitch!
Want to see what my friends have been making today? Click through to find out!
so very very pretty! I love the buttons; can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteThis is looking lovely and interesting. Stitching buttons down with the machine is something I’ve never done.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting...I can't wait to see what it all looks like:)
ReplyDeletethis will be a truly "heritage" quilt. I can just see some little girl, a hundred years hence, running her hands over the buttons. Inspired!
ReplyDeletei'm intrigued!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Look forward to seeing the full piece!
ReplyDeleteYou've certain got it all buttoned-up for creative ideas, m'dear!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!!! Will you let us see when it's all complete?
Such a lot of work! Looks amazing!
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