A few years ago at the Sewing and Needlecraft show at the Fairgrounds I purchased this set of antique buttons and attached them to a bracelet. I wonder how great the craftsman's eye sight must have been to make them, I believe they are 19th. century and I think they are what is called "steel cut" but I know little about them and I welcome any further information.
I am very fond of it, I think the buttons are quite beautiful, if you zoom in you will see the detail on them is exquisite and they are only a half inch in diameter. Very sadly one of the buttons has been lost so recently I have been searching for a replacement, mostly through eBay. To date I have not been successful so if any of you eagle eyed blogging VTT'ers come across such a button would you please let me know!
This sewing show is due in Phx. again the end of the month so I think I will go just on the off-chance that this vendor or one like them may be there.
Now surf on over to Colorado Lady's blog to find the rest of the VTT participants.
PS my finger is OK, still tender but looks as if it will heal up nicely, PTL!
Those are nice buttons.
ReplyDeleteI am no authority on buttons, but those in the bracelet are very pretty. That is such a great idea. I can see why you love it. You just never know what can be created if you try.
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet is so lovely, and I had no idea that those were buttons until you said so! I hope you can find a replacement button. I'm sure you will, because Ebay has everything!
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT!
Carol
Wow I love our button bracelet! What a treasure. I hope you can find a replacement.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
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What a clever idea ... I hope you find a replacement button at the next show.
ReplyDeleteI love your repurposed bracelet. I will certainly keep my eyes peeled for a replacement and I will also ask a button collector to come check out this post. You never know....
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you anythinga bout your buttons, except they make a great bracelet. Happy VTT.
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed this was buttons, but I have to say, makes it all the more special. This is really lovely. Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteI love that! What a great way to use buttons. It's so unique.
ReplyDeleteGreat bracelet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my place for a visit.
blessings
barbara jean
Hi Ros..
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet is beyond gorgeous. Those buttons are wonderful and if I should ever see or find any,I will most certainly let you know. You're right, the workmanship on the buttons is was out of the ordinary. Happy VTT..
Fabulous! I have a bracelet of vintage buttons strung on black cording. It is very annoying because they bang together and make noise. I'm going to take it apart and make one like yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to attach them to a bracelet. They are truly beautiful. A far cry from the plastic ones today. Really nice!
ReplyDeleteps. love the apron
That is sweeeeet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique bracelet! The buttons are exquisite!
ReplyDelete((talk about being late :)