Button love

Do you remember Little Arthur?

Little Arthur

 He who has provided many hours of repetitive but joyous "button therapy" over the years?

Well together we have been button making into the night.  Little A's in need of a resharpening in the toolshed and I have no thumbnails left but we are delighted with our efforts. The buttons are no ordinary buttons no siree. These are the cutest buttons imaginable all covered in just the most amazing fabric from the stash of a certain someone.....

...from Devon. Can you guess who?

Getting warmer?

yes you've guessed it. Simply gorgeous vintage fabric covered buttons will be available from the delectable Donna Flower very soon.

Phew! I'm off to soak my thumbs. Possibly with some ginger wine in there.

Button Therapy

I'm pleased to introduce you to Little A. He's a vintage button press rescued from a dusty workshop in India many years ago. I've had him now for nearly 4 years and he's a pleasure to use. Yes he's a little noisy cos you have to really slam the leaver down to cut through layers of fabric. And yes that really upsets the furry one. But....I guarantee if you are feeling a little blue or mayble just a bit befuddled half an hour with Little A will cheer you up. Bonus is you get a big stash of perfect fabric covered buttons and an excuse to get the 70s wallpaper out to make the backing cards.

 Nice.  

Anyone else got an old favourite machine or tool in the craft room/workshop that never fails to lift the spirits?