So it's day 4 of Knitting and Crochet Blog Week 2011 and as a new knitter the topic "where are they now?" doesn't really apply to anything I've made yet, so I'm using the Wildcard topic today: Blog about an embellishment, be it a zipper, amigurumi eyes or appliqué patch which you are either saving to use or have in the past used to decorate a project with.
I can't write on this topic without taking this opportunity to make a confession (this is the second secret I've shared on my blog this week!) ........... *drumroll* ............
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BUTTONS!
I've always loved buttons - my Nanna had a huge button tin (the huge type that come filled with enough chocolates for the whole family at Christmas) bursting with wonderful colourful buttons in all different shapes and sizes - wooden, plastic, horn, you name it - and I spent hours playing with them as a child. I liked the sounds they made when the tin was shaken (I did this a lot) and adored the way they felt when I pushed my little hand in and wiggled my fingers. In fact, I'm sitting here wondering what happened to that tin of buttons when she died - I must ask my mum... perhaps they are lurking in a cupboard somewhere waiting to be re-discovered...?
Now I'm off to see what everyone else has written today - theirs will be tagged as 2KCBWDAY4 so you should be able to find them using your favourite search engine. Hope you have a lovely Thursday!
Another button addict here!! :) I seem to be drawn to un practical shaped ones though lol
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Another button lover here too! I have loads left over from my papercrafting days when buttons featured heavily in my projects. Don't forget to rescue buttons from any clothing you might be throwing away!
ReplyDeleteI really like the flower buttons in your photo.
My Nan had a tin of buttons that I would play with for hours. Thanks for making me remember that :)
ReplyDeleteI only have the one shawl pin, but I can see a large collection growing from that one!
I remember my gran's button tin too, it had a kitty on it! When I visited with dd recently I suggested she let her play with it, but she keeps them in a tupperware box now, I was sooo disappointed :( lol!
ReplyDeleteLol I think the button obsession goes hand in hand with the knitting obsession :) I've got a nice little button hoard as well.
ReplyDeleteI love buttons too, they come in so many different styles its hard not to like them
ReplyDeleteHow fun buttons can be! There are so many cute ones out there. I like how your collection inspire your knitting projects.
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